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From superannuation and retirement to investments and planning for life events and milestones, our team shares expert insights on common financial planning questions. 

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Stay vigilant: Scams on the rise during the pandemic

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 29, 2021

It’s a sad reality today that many Australians are targeted by financial scams. It’s something we’ve talked about before, but in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that…

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Top 100 Financial Advisers: Andrew Dunbar, Director, Apt Wealth Partners

Staff Writer

Jun 18, 2021

This article was originally published in The Australian’s The Deal magazine. If you are a subscriber you can access the article here. Many of our leading financial planners ultimately became…

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Are NFTs an investment?

Sarah Gonzales

Jun 07, 2021

You might have noticed some buzz lately around something called Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs, which are essentially a digital certificate of ownership for digital assets, such as images and video….

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Returning to Australia with US taxes

John Versace

Jun 04, 2021

Many Aussies will obtain a green card or US citizenship to provide certainty that they can stay or return to the US at a later date. However, the United States…

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Three ways a financial adviser can help you navigate aged care

David Maddock

May 27, 2021

Whether you are planning ahead for yourself or exploring options for a loved one, navigating Australia’s aged care system can be a minefield. Many are understandably feeling even more trepidation…

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Budget 2021/2022: What you need to know

Andrew Dunbar

May 19, 2021

As the pandemic recedes, this Budget was always going to be an interesting one, and there was much speculation as to how the Morrison Government was going to address current…

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3 benefits of financial advice that might surprise you

Andrew Dunbar

May 11, 2021

When considering whether to get expert advice from a financial planner, the financial outcomes are the first thing many people consider. And rightly so. Recent research highlights that after just…

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Estate Planning Considerations for US taxpayers

John Versace

Apr 29, 2021

Estate planning is an important part of any financial plan, but when your assets are spread across multiple countries, it can be a little more complex.  Here is our guide…

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Apt Wealth Partners recognised as a 2021 AFR BOSS Best Place to Work

Staff Writer

Apr 20, 2021

The financial advisory firm ranked #4 on the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services list Apt Wealth Partners has today been named on the 2021 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work…

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Remembering our frontline nurses this ANZAC day

Andrew Dunbar

Apr 20, 2021

ANZAC Day is one of the most important days on the Australian calendar, a day when we remember and honour our servicemen and women who have helped to protect the…

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A guide to growth vs. value investing

Sarah Gonzales

Apr 14, 2021

The terms ‘value’ and ‘growth’ refer to two fundamental approaches to investing. Value investing is essentially about purchasing shares in companies that appear to be undervalued based on their intrinsic…

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Why it’s important to have geographical diversification in your investments

Sarah Gonzales

Apr 09, 2021

When we talk about investment diversification, often people think about different asset classes or even different industries, but a critical one is geographical diversification.  Essentially, this is about ensuring you…

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