DARREN HOWARD

Financial Adviser · Sydney, NSW

Registered

Registration Number

001004473

Registration Status

Registered

Location

Sydney, NSW 2000

Providing Advice Since

1996

Registration Date

22/08/2016

Financial Services Licensee

MERIT WEALTH PTY LTD

Licence #000409361

📚 Qualifications & Training

1987 - Bachelor of Arts (Economics / Economic History) - - University of New South Wales
1987 - Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of New South Wales
1995 - Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Securities Institute
1995 - Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment - - Securities Institute of Australia
2002 - Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Securities Institute
2002 - Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning - - Securities Institute of Australia
2013 - SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA) Accreditation - - SMSF Association
2013 - SMSF Specialist Advisor - Professional Designations - SMSF Association
2023 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education

🏢 Professional Memberships

Financial Services Institute of Australasia
Financial Services Institute of Australasia
SMSF Association
SMSF Association
Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA)

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.