MICHAEL JAMES SIMMONS
Financial Adviser · Kingston, ACT
📚 Qualifications & Training
2012 - Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance - Graduate Certificate (AQF 8) - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2013 - Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2016 - Master of Applied Finance - Masters Degree (AQF 9) - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2018 - SMSF Course - Other - Other
2019 - Certified Financial Planner - Professional Designations - Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)
2022 - Accredited Aged Care Professional - Other - Aged Care Steps
2025 - Commercial Law - Other - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
2025 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Limited
🏢 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.