MATTHEW KANE FARRUGIA
Financial Adviser · Hawthorn, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
2011 - Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - La Trobe University
2011 - Bachelor of Finance - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - La Trobe University
2011 - Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) - Diploma (AQF 5) - Mentor Education
2016 - Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning - Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) - Kaplan Education Pty Ltd
2017 - Certified Financial Planner - Professional Designations - Financial Planning Association of Australia
2025 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2025 - SuperConcepts Specialist SMSF Online Course - Other - Super Concepts
🏢 Professional Memberships
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.