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January 14, 2021

(Financial Planning Association of Australia)
Research based on total sample size ~ 2,000 Australians

 

FINANCIAL PLANNER Vs NO FINANCIAL PLANNER BREAKDOWN

1 in 5 have engaged a Financial Planner (past or present)

  • A majority of these are in their wealth accumulation phase (35-55 y/o)

  • They have not been financially impacted compared to those without a financial planner

  • 87% did not access (or need to access) their super early

  • Half of these believe that they wouldn’t have done anything differently financially

 

4 in 5 financial planner have not engaged a Financial Planner

  • A third think they can ‘do-it-themselves’ (DIY) with help from friends, family and online

  • 20% think they don’t have enough assets or investments to engage a financial planner

  • 13% are considering seeking the services of a financial planner