MICHAEL STEPHEN AKELE

Financial Adviser · Norwest, NSW

Registered

Registration Number

001263388

Registration Status

Registered

Location

Norwest, NSW 2153

Providing Advice Since

1985

Registration Date

18/04/2018

Financial Services Licensee

BENWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES PTY. LIMITED

Licence #000258832

📚 Qualifications & Training

1983 - Batchelor of Commerce - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of Wollongong
1995 - Certified Financial Planner - - FPA
1996 - Diploma of Financial Planning - Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) - Financial Planning Association
2025 - Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Professional

🏢 Professional Memberships

Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP)

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.