DARREN O'BRIEN
Financial Adviser · Sydney, NSW
📚 Qualifications & Training
1991 - Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of Western Sydney
1994 - Chartered Accountant (CA) - Professional Designations - Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)
1998 - Master of Taxation - Masters Degree (AQF 9) - University of Sydney
2016 - Self-Managed Superannuation Funds - Other - Pinnacle Financial Services Academy
2025 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education
2025 - FPC007B Client Engagement Skills - Bridging Course - Behavioural Finance - Kaplan Higher Education
🏢 Professional Memberships
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
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.