MATTHEW JAMES SMITH
Financial Adviser · Surrey Hills, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
1997 - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - Monash University
2003 - Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment (Historical SIA/Finsia) - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2006 - Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (Historical SIA/Finsia) - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2011 - Margin Lending & Geared Investments - Other - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2021 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2025 - Commercial Law - Other - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2025 - Tax for Financial Advising - Other - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
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.