BENJAMIN BUCHANAN
Financial Adviser · Fortitude Valley, QLD
📚 Qualifications & Training
2011 - Bachelor of Accountancy - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of Dundee (Scotland)
2012 - Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) - Diploma (AQF 5) - Kaplan Professional
2013 - Self Managed Superannuation Funds Course - Other - Kaplan Professional
2014 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning - Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) - Kaplan Professional
2022 - Tax for Financial Advising Course - Other - Kaplan Professional
2023 - Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice Course (FPC002B) - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education
2025 - Commercial Law Course - Other - Kaplan Professional
🏢 Professional Memberships
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA)
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.