Services
Our offer: well considered progress
We help our clients make progress – from whatever starting point – towards achieving their financial goals.
When investors look for a solution to an investment problem, they often don’t know where to start, or which direction to take. We provide direction to reduce built up angst or frustration, and management to ensure efficient implementation. Once the initial issue is placed in context, we are able to identify other considerations to improve the portfolio.
We strive to be the trusted advisor that every family needs. We can cater to any level of financial experience, income, or asset base.
We offer expert financial advice to clients, and our management capabilities to assist with implementation.
Every client approaches us with a different idea of what they need, a list of requirements, a particular financial situation, varying levels of financial experience, and an existing portfolio of assets and liabilities. We gather information regarding objectives, preferences, and constraints to present a recommendation and manage implementation within a discretionary mandate.
Our ideal client has realistic objectives, values the services we offer, and works with us to manage their capital and build a relationship .
Wealth management
Wealth management is the process of combining all aspects of your financial management within a coherent strategic plan, designed to deliver the outcomes that are important to you.
We provide a comprehensive framework that helps families examine their goals, financial situation, preferences, and priorities to establish a strategic investment plan. The process finds the best solution for the unique needs of all our clients, from the affluent, to the wealthy, and the ultra-wealthy, as well as salaried employees, entrepreneurs, and those entering or already in retirement.
Financial Planning
Financial planning is a base upon which a family’s current financial situation can be directed towards a desired future state.
Key components involve assessing financial strength, risk tolerance, budgeting, saving, risk mitigation, and long-term investment practices that suit the behavoural make-up of the family.
Investment Management
Investment management centres around an investment policy statement, that articulates the key goals, priorities, and restrictions to be followed within investment activities.
Investment alternatives are considered, assessed for appropriateness, and utilised where they provide the exposure, risk diversification, and financial outcomes required to meet the investor’s requirements.
Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is designed to ensure that sufficient investment capital is accumulated to provide for the comfort and security of families into old age.
Compounding is a key feature of successful outcomes – the process whereby tax advantaged products enable investors to invest more capital earlier in life, and benefit from growth upon this larger base for a lengthy period.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is designed to provide seamless transfer of accumulated wealth from generation to generation.
Done well, estate planning de-risks a lack of liquidity upon death, significant tax expenses, and family anxiety during a difficult time.
“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”
Alan Lakein
