ASHLEY SMITH
Financial Adviser · Melbourne, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
2011 - Bachelor of Commerce - - University of Melbourne
2011 - Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of Melbourne
2015 - Diploma of Financial Planning - - Kaplan Professional
2015 - Diploma of Financial Planning - Diploma (AQF 5) - Kaplan Professional
2016 - Securities and Managed Investments - - Kaplan Professional
2018 - DFP5v3 Tax for Financial Advising - Other - Kaplan Professional
2019 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning - Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) - Kaplan Professional
2021 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education
2022 - FPC007B Client Engagement Skills - Bridging Course - Behavioural Finance - Kaplan Higher Education
2023 - FPC001B Economic and Legal Context for Financial Planning - Bridging Course - Regulation & Legal Obligations - Kaplan Higher Education
2024 - Introduction to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds - Other - Kaplan Professional
🏢 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.