CRAIG JOHN SMITH
Financial Adviser · Ballarat Central, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
2002 - Diploma of Financial Planning - - Deakin University
2005 - Certified Financial Planner - - Financial Planning Association of Australia
2011 - ASX Accredited Listed Products Adviser (ALPA) Program - Other - Kaplan
2016 - Accredited Aged Care Professional - - Aged Care Steps
2017 - SMSF Specialist Advisor - - SMSF Association
2021 - Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan
🏢 Professional Memberships
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA)
SMSF Association
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.