KRIS JAMES
Financial Adviser · Melbourne, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
2009 - BULAW3731 Income Tax Law and Practice - Other - Federation University
2010 - BULAW 2611 Organisation Law - Other - Federation University
2011 - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of Ballarat
2015 - Core 1: Securities & Managed Investments Accreditation Program - Certificate (AQF 1-4) - DeakinCo & Stockbrokers and Financial Advisors Association Limited
2016 - Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan Professional
2018 - Diploma of Financial Planning - Diploma (AQF 5) - Kaplan Professional
2020 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2023 - SMSF Regulation & Taxation (FPE020) - Professional Designations - Kaplan Higher Education
2025 - FPC007B Client Engagement Skills - Bridging Course - Behavioural Finance - Kaplan Higher Education
🏢 Professional Memberships
SMSF Association
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.