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The latest news and views from Apt Wealth

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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Three tips for aspiring CFP® professionals

Staff Writer

Feb 03, 2020

Our Director, Andrew Dunbar CFP® is spreading the message of good advice, as the 2019 FPA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional of the Year Award recipient. See his 3 tips for aspiring professionals…

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Advisory firm Apt Wealth Partners acquires Semaphore Private

Staff Writer

Jan 27, 2020

Apt Wealth Partners, a national financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Semaphore Private, a Melbourne-based financial advisory firm. Combining under the Apt Wealth Partners brand, the…

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How to make room for giving this Christmas

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 17, 2019

Many of us will say we want to give back to the community at Christmas, but in December, as the shopping frenzy intensifies, the social calendar fills up, and we’re…

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Helping kids in need this Christmas

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 09, 2019

A big thank you to our clients, partners and staff who gave so generously to The Smith Family Giving Trees at the Apt Wealth Partners offices. The trees were overflowing…

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Managing finances through illness

Andrew Dunbar

Dec 04, 2019

Finding out you or your partner are seriously ill or injured is a frightening time, and many other aspects of life must be put on hold as you focus on…

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Andrew Dunbar wins FPA 2019 Financial Planner Professional of the Year Award

Staff Writer

Dec 03, 2019

Andrew Dunbar, Director and Senior Adviser at Apt Wealth Partners, was presented with the prestigious FPA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional of the Year Award, at the FPA’s Professionals Congress held in Melbourne…

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Saving vs. Investing: Five Steps to Make the Most of Your Money

Sarah Gonzales

Nov 26, 2019

When it comes to our finances, most of us want that safety net; to know we are setting ourselves up to live the lifestyle we want – whether that is…

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Apt presents: Empowering your retirement

Staff Writer

Nov 21, 2019

This week, Emily Lanciana from the Apt Wealth Melbourne team presented alongside our partner TBA Law a webinar session on helping women to empower their retirement through better managing their…

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Ask the experts: What is the best way to save for my daughter’s education?

Staff Writer

Nov 21, 2019

Our Director and Senior Adviser Andrew Dunbar was featured on Canstar recently discussing the cost of and the best way to save for your child’s education. Read the story by clicking here.

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How do you prepare financially to start a family?

Robert Greig

Nov 19, 2019

Starting a family is a major life event, and one many of us plan for in advance; thinking about everything from baby names to where and how we would like…

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Stuck in the nest: Are adult kids living at home hurting you financially?

Andrew Dunbar

Nov 12, 2019

At a time when housing affordability and non-existent wage growth are both hot topics, it’s not surprising to see a trend of adult children living at home with their parents…

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Making the most of your inheritance

Andrew Dunbar

Nov 11, 2019

An inheritance can be a life-changing event and is often a loved one’s way of continuing to play a role in your future when they are no longer around. Making…

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