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A research-driven model.
Our investment philosophy is built on time-tested academic research into the behavior of financial markets and investors — financial science. Client portfolios are carefully designed to build long-term value through broad diversification, efficient allocation and tax-efficient strategies. It's a consistent, objective approach. We don't play the guessing game.
Sticking with a trusted, experienced advisor can provide clarity and confidence through the ups and downs, and help you maximize opportunities for the future.
Keep more of what you earn.
Our research has led us to focus on the factors we can control, like fees and taxes. We receive no commissions or referral fees from the funds or managers we recommend, so our main concern is objectively and efficiently improving your financial wellbeing. With over a decade of CPA-based experience employing tax-loss harvesting and rebalancing strategies, we are experts at enhancing the bottom line.
Plan, don't react.
Following our unique financial discovery process, your advisory team will craft a personalized investment program that reflects your goals, values and risk comfort zone. Once your plan is in place, we continuously monitor your portfolio and investments to help keep you on track. Feel confident that you have an investment approach based on a solid foundation—and a partner on your financial path toward success.
Personal Risk Protection
Risk management, and in particular personal insurances, are a vital ingredient of any comprehensive financial plan. Our experienced financial planners specialise in tailored personal insurance.
Life Insurancepays a lump sum to your dependents if you die. It is designed to provide you with the reassurance that your loved ones will be looked after financially if you're no longer there to provide.
The amount of money paid out depends on the level of cover you buy. You cannot rely on the government to take care of your family. If you want to provide for your family financially if you die, life insurance is a must.
TPD coveris a form of insurance that will provide you with a one-off payment in the event that you become totally and permanently disabled from a serious illness or injury that leaves you unlikely to ever return to work at your normal capacity ever again. The lump sum insurance payment is often used to eliminate debts, pay for medical expenses or fund any permanent lifestyle changes resulting from disablement.
20% of mortgage defaults are due to "illness or accident in household" and every year thousands will find themselves unable to work due to injury or serious illness.
Income protection coverwill ensure you can still manage financially if you were put out of work for a period of time by replacing up to 75% of your income until you can start working again, until you retire, die or the end of your policy term — whichever is sooner.
Critical illness coveralso known as trauma insurancewill pay out a lump sum if you get one of the specific medical conditions or injuries listed within the policy. Examples of critical illnesses that might be covered include heart attack, stroke, certain types and stages of cancer and a range of other conditions. Unlike health insurance, you can decide how you'll use the payout from your critical illness insurance.
A research-driven model.
Our investment philosophy is built on time-tested academic research into the behavior of financial markets and investors — financial science. Client portfolios are carefully designed to build long-term value through broad diversification, efficient allocation and tax-efficient strategies. It's a consistent, objective approach. We don't play the guessing game.
Sticking with a trusted, experienced advisor can provide clarity and confidence through the ups and downs, and help you maximize opportunities for the future.
Keep more of what you earn.
Our research has led us to focus on the factors we can control, like fees and taxes. We receive no commissions or referral fees from the funds or managers we recommend, so our main concern is objectively and efficiently improving your financial wellbeing. With over a decade of CPA-based experience employing tax-loss harvesting and rebalancing strategies, we are experts at enhancing the bottom line.
Plan, don't react.
Following our unique financial discovery process, your advisory team will craft a personalized investment program that reflects your goals, values and risk comfort zone. Once your plan is in place, we continuously monitor your portfolio and investments to help keep you on track. Feel confident that you have an investment approach based on a solid foundation—and a partner on your financial path toward success.
A research-driven model.
Our investment philosophy is built on time-tested academic research into the behavior of financial markets and investors — financial science. Client portfolios are carefully designed to build long-term value through broad diversification, efficient allocation and tax-efficient strategies. It's a consistent, objective approach. We don't play the guessing game.
Sticking with a trusted, experienced advisor can provide clarity and confidence through the ups and downs, and help you maximize opportunities for the future.
Keep more of what you earn.
Our research has led us to focus on the factors we can control, like fees and taxes. We receive no commissions or referral fees from the funds or managers we recommend, so our main concern is objectively and efficiently improving your financial wellbeing. With over a decade of CPA-based experience employing tax-loss harvesting and rebalancing strategies, we are experts at enhancing the bottom line.
Plan, don't react.
Following our unique financial discovery process, your advisory team will craft a personalized investment program that reflects your goals, values and risk comfort zone. Once your plan is in place, we continuously monitor your portfolio and investments to help keep you on track. Feel confident that you have an investment approach based on a solid foundation—and a partner on your financial path toward success.
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Your first meeting can take up to two hours. In this time we address your goals and objectives, current financial position and personal situation. It is an opportunity for us to get to know you and you to assess whether we are the right fit for you. If you have brought your financial documents or copies of them, this will speed up the process. This investment of time ensures we understand you and what you are looking for.
During your first appointment, we will establish why you are seeking financial advice, what your goals are and what you expect from us. To assist us, we ask that you bring in as many documents as you can, such as photo ID, tax returns, superannuation, loan and bank statements, copies of wills, insurance details, and/or a budget.
Your initial appointment with Benchmark Strategic is provided free of charge. If you decide to preceed, we will prepare an Initial Statement of Advice and an annual invoice for you, which will cover all advice, implementation, appointments, phone calls and any other requirements you might have for the first twelve months.
Ongoing annual costs differ from person to person, depending on the complexity of your situation and the amount of work involved. You will be provided with a written quote prior to appointing Benchmark Strategic as your financial planner.
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Yes. We offer comprehensive advice and can certainly cover advice on SMSFs. Benchmark Strategic assist clients to set-up or close down SMSFs where appropriate, as well as their ongoing management. We also offer advice on retail superannuation funds, industry super funds and small APRA funds as well.
There are restrictions on when you can access your super for a lump sum withdrawal or to start a retirement income stream.
Generally, you can access your superannuation once you have:
- Reached your preservation age and retired from the work force
- Reach your preservation age and commence a transition to retirement pension
- Termination of employment after turning 60 years of age
- Reached 65 years of age
The Australian Government has set limits on the amount that can be contributed into superannuation each year. The Government has imposed limits on both personal contributions (which are made with your after tax income and known as non-concessional contributions) and concessional contributions (such as contributions from your pre-tax salary).
The Aged Pension was put in place to support older Australians who are in need of income support and other concessions during their retirement years. Benefits are offered to Australian residents who are age 65 or over and meet the income and asset test requirements. The aged pension system provides a wide range of support for older residents during retirement.
Your eligibility to the age pension depends on when you were born.
| Date of Birth | Qualifying Age (Male) | Qualifying Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/1949 to 30/6/1952 | 65 | 65 |
| 1/7/1952 to 31/12/1953 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| 1/1/1954 to 30/6/1955 | 66 | 66 |
| 1/7/1955 to 31/12/1956 | 66.5 | 66.5 |
| 1/1/1957 onwards | 67 | 67 |
NOTE: Women who were born prior to 31 December 1948 have already reached their qualifying age.
No matter what stage of your financial life your are in, we can help you make the most of what you have!