Retire on your terms.
Retirement isn't a date on a calendar. It's a decision about how you want to live and we help you build the financial foundation to make it real.
Retirement Planning
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Retirement Planning -
Retire on your terms.
Most financial planners will tell you how much you need to retire. We start somewhere different - with the life you actually want, then work backwards through the numbers.
That means understanding what retirement looks like for you: where you want to live, what you want to do and what financial security genuinely feels like.
From there, we build a plan that makes it possible.
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There's no single right answer but there is a right answer for you. Whether you want to set a date and work backwards, or work out a target number and plan around that, we model both scenarios so you can see exactly what's possible and when.
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Downsizing or relocating before you stop working can free up significant capital and if that money goes into superannuation at the right time, the tax advantages can be substantial. We help you think through both sides: the lifestyle considerations (proximity to family, healthcare, transport) and the financial ones, so the decision works on every level.
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We run a comprehensive retirement needs analysis that looks at your specific lifestyle goals, income sources and asset base to give you a real number to plan toward, rather than an industry average.
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Super remains the most tax-effective vehicle available to most Australians - concessional contributions, tax-advantaged earnings, and tax-free income from age 60 all stack up significantly over time. We identify the contribution strategies, timing and structures that will make the biggest difference to your position before you finish work.
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An SMSF gives you direct control over how your super is invested - including the ability to hold direct property and manage the timing of asset sales. It's a powerful structure for the right person, but it carries real trustee responsibilities. We'll help you assess whether the control and flexibility of an SMSF genuinely outweighs the administration involved for your situation.
“We have been searching for appropriate financial advice as we’re approaching retirement age. I am so happy we signed up with Select Advice; Declan has been very understanding and supportive and patient with our questions associated with understanding the financial options we had. Neither of us have a financial mindset and appreciate the help and the extra money we now have in Super from Declan’s guidance. If you need a financial advisor, Declan’s your man to go to.”
- Katie Mitchell
Retirement planning works best alongside
Super & SMSF
Make the most of Australia's most tax-effective vehicle before you stop working.
Wealth Creation
The assets you build now determine the options you have later.
Personal Insurance
Protect your income and your plan in the years before you get there.