ARCHANA BHATIA
Financial Adviser · Mona Vale, NSW
📚 Qualifications & Training
1988 - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education & Master of Arts (Economics) - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - Kanpur University (India)
2000 - Diploma of Financial Planning (8 units) - Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) - FPA Australia
2005 - Self Managed Superannuation Funds Course - Other - Kaplan Professional
2010 - Margin Lending and Geared Investments Course - Other - Kaplan Professional
2019 - Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice Course (FPC002B) - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education
2020 - Client Engagement Skills Course (FPC007B) - Bridging Course - Behavioural Finance - Kaplan Higher Education
2020 - Economic and Legal Context for Financial Planning Course (FPC001B) - Bridging Course - Regulation & Legal Obligations - Kaplan Higher Education
🏢 Professional Memberships
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA)
ℹ️ What is a Financial Adviser?
A registered Financial Adviser is authorised under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) to provide personal advice on investments, superannuation, life insurance, and other financial products to retail clients.
Financial advisers must meet strict education, training, and ethical standards set by ASIC. This includes holding relevant qualifications, meeting ongoing professional development requirements, and maintaining appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
Data source: ASIC Financial Advisers Register via data.gov.au, updated weekly.