KATHERINE LOUISE TIERNEY
Financial Adviser · Ballarat Central, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
2005 - Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - Deakin University
2010 - Certified Financial Planner - Professional Designations - Financial Planning Association of Australia
2014 - Margin Lending and Geared Investment - Certificate (AQF 1-4) - Kaplan Professional
2015 - Masters of Applied Finance - Masters Degree (AQF 9) - Macquarie Univversity
2020 - Certified Practicing Accountant - Professional Designations - CPA Australia
2025 - Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Planning - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Professional
🏢 Professional Memberships
CPA Australia (CPA)
Certified Financial Planner
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.