JOHN FRANCIS COLLINS
Financial Adviser · Melbourne, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
1992 - Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) - Melbourne University
1997 - Chartered Accountant's Professional Year - Graduate Certificate (AQF 8) - Chartered Accountants Australian and NZ
1999 - Financial Planning Principles and Practice - - Securities Institute Australia
2003 - Certified Financial Planner - Professional Designations - Financial Planning Association
2010 - 79026 Estate Planning - - UTS Faculty of Law
2025 - Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan
🏢 Professional Memberships
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA)
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.