DAMON SMITH
Financial Adviser · Sydney, NSW
📚 Qualifications & Training
2001 - Bachelor of Economics - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of Sydney
2007 - Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Securities Institute of Australia
2010 - Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) - Diploma (AQF 5) - Kaplan Professional
2019 - DFP5v5 Tax for Financial Advising - Other - Kaplan Professional
2019 - Self-Managed Superannuation Funds - Other - Kaplan Professional
2019 - TASA and the TPB Code of Professional Conduct - Other - Kaplan Professional
2020 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Finance Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education
2020 - Margin Lending - Other - Kaplan Professional
2024 - Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking - Certificate (AQF 1-4) - Finance & Related Services Training Academy (FARSTA)
2026 - Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management - Diploma (AQF 5) - Finance & Related Services Training Academy (FARSTA)
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.