NICHOLAS MCGOWAN
Financial Adviser · Wollongong, NSW
📚 Qualifications & Training
1991 - Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting) - Diploma (AQF 5) - TAFE NSW
2001 - Bachelor of Financial Administration - Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF 8) - The University of New England
2001 - Principles of Taxation Law - Bachelor Degree (AQF 7) - University of New England
2006 - Certified Practising Accountant - Professional Designations - CPA Australia
2008 - Cert in Rural Estate Planning - - Uni of Adelaide
2008 - Dip of Financial Services (FP) - - Mentor Education
2010 - Margin Lending - - Kaplan
2013 - Advanced Dip FP - - Mentor Education
2014 - Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking - Certificate (AQF 1-4) - Kaplan
2017 - Essential Steps for Aged Care - Other - Aged Care Steps
2018 - Accredited Listed product Advisor - - Kaplan
2024 - Economic & Legal Context for Financial Planning - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - KAPLAN
2024 - Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Kaplan
2025 - Accredited Aged Care Professional - Other - Aged Care Steps
🏢 Professional Memberships
CPA Australia (CPA)
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.