Financial advice and wealth planning

Navigating major transitions on your own is tricky. Emotions run high, tax complexities arise, and tough decisions need to be made.

Change brings uncertainty but also opportunity. Let's clear up the doubt so you can seize the potential, move ahead with understanding, and enter this new chapter with financial confidence.

Our services provide the insight and roadmap to help guide you through life's big changes, without money worries holding you back.

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Areas we can help

Strategic financial advice

Together we'll cut through the clutter to define your goals, create a financial roadmap, and provide ongoing guidance so you make all the right money moves.

Wealth management and investment advice

We'll develop an investment strategy in line with you values, goals and 'sleep at night' factor. Wealth management also includes implementing the investment plan, continuously monitoring performance, and making adjustments to optimise your portfolio over time.

ESG Investment advice

Invest in causes that matter. We'll build your portfolio with companies who uphold environmental, social and governance values important to you, so you profit with purpose.

Superannuation advice

Your super is easy to neglect but has huge potential. We'll ensure it's invested right and structured to your advantage so you can maximise this wealth-building asset.

SMSF investment advice

SMSFs offer benefits of more control, flexibility and investment choice. We can advise if a self-managed fund makes sense for you and develop an investment strategy specific to your SMSF.

Retirement planning

Picture your ideal retirement, now let's make it happen! We'll create a plan tailored just for you so when the time comes, you can retire comfortably and filled with possibilities. This is a very important piece of financial advice.

Personal insurance advice

Be prepared if the unexpected happens. We advise in: Life insurance, TPD insurance, Trauma insurance, Income Protection, Business Expense Cover, Key person/man insurance for buy/sell agreements. We also provide claims support and claims services

Inheritance advice

Inheriting wealth or passing it along brings complex questions. With our expert guidance, we'll make this emotional transition smooth through education, tax optimisation, and estate planning advice.

Divorce and separation advice

Untangling finances during divorce is tricky. We work with your lawyer to negotiate and structure settlement, budgets, property splits and more, so you can move forward on solid financial footing.

Debt management advice

Feel weighed down by debt? We'll provide a plan to tackle it: restructuring loans, consolidating accounts, and accelerating repayment. Break free of debt's grip for good.

Tax (financial) advice

Take advantage of every deduction and tax optimisation strategy possible. Our advice minimises what you owe while maximising what you keep. Pay only your fair share.

Business succession planning

When the time comes to exit your business, we'll make sure it's structured for a smooth ownership transfer so your life's work continues while securing your financial future.

Margin lending

Boost buying power and diversity with strategic margin lending that unlocks equity in existing assets. We ensure proper structuring so you borrow and invest wisely.

Estate and succession planning

You built a legacy, now protect it! We guide you in estate planning so your wealth and assets are handled exactly as you intend for generations to come.

How it works

1. Chat

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute chat to see if we're the right fit to help you.

1. Chat

2. Get to know you

In a more in-depth meeting, we'll explore your unique circumstances and priorities to ensure our recommendations are tailored to you. 

2. Get to know you

3. Map your plan

Now for the fun part. We crunch numbers and research to map out practical steps to achieve your goals. Expect a fit-for-you financial plan with actionable steps.

3. Map your plan

4. Make it happen

We'll implement your financial plan, from investments to insurance and beyond. Our team will handle all the details to turn the plan into reality.

4. Make it happen

5. Check-in and progress

When you become a client, you gain an ongoing financial partner. We'll periodically review and adjust your plan in response to life changes and market shifts. You feel confident and in control. 

5. Check-in and progress

Have questions?

We have the answers! If you don't find what you need here, you can always get in touch, we'd be happy to assist.

Services

Do I need all of these services, or can I just get advice on one thing?

You can absolutely start with a specific need. Many people come to us with one question and find it connects to other areas once we look at the full picture. We’ll be upfront about what’s relevant to your situation and what isn’t.

Do you provide ongoing investment reporting?

Yes. Ongoing clients receive regular reporting on their investments as part of their service tier, and we proactively reach out when changes are warranted. The frequency and depth of reporting depends on your ongoing advice package.

When should I start planning for retirement?

The earlier the better, but it’s never too late. People who engage us 10 or more years out have the most flexibility. Those closer to retirement often find we can still make a meaningful difference to their income, tax position, and lifestyle. As for knowing when you can actually afford to step away, that’s one of the most common questions we work through with clients. We’ll model different scenarios so you can make that decision with confidence.

What does “implementation” mean in practice?

It means we handle the paperwork and logistics of putting your plan into action: setting up or consolidating accounts, arranging investment mandates, applying for insurance, liaising with super funds, and coordinating with your other advisers. Anything we can do for you, we do.

Is it worth getting advice on my super?

Almost always. Super is one of your largest financial assets, but it’s easy to neglect. The right investment option, contribution structure, and insurance settings inside super can make a material difference to your retirement outcome, sometimes by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

What’s the difference between general advice and personal advice?

General advice doesn’t take your individual circumstances into account. Personal advice does. At Lume Wealth, we provide personal financial advice, meaning our recommendations are based on your specific goals, situation, and needs. This is what you receive in a formal financial plan.

What is a Statement of Advice (SOA) and will I receive one?

A Statement of Advice is a written document that sets out the personal advice we recommend and the reasoning behind it. Yes, you will receive one as part of our formal advice process. It’s your record of what we’ve recommended and why.

How does the new Division 296 tax affect me?

Division 296 (Australia’s New “Big Super” Tax) is a proposed additional 15% tax on super earnings for balances above $3 million. If this threshold is relevant to you now or in the future, early planning is important. We can assess the impact on your situation and adjust your strategy accordingly.