DARREN STEVENS
Financial Adviser · Merimbula, NSW
📚 Qualifications & Training
1997 - Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - Australian National University
2001 - Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Securities Institute
2003 - Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Securities Institute
2005 - Company Directors Course Diploma - Diploma (AQF 5) - Australian Institute of Company Directors
2016 - SMSF Specialist Advisor - Professional Designations - SMSF Association
2020 - 5 Unit CFP Certification Program - Professional Designations - Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)
2020 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education
🏢 Professional Memberships
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA)
Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
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.