SIMON RICHARD HOPKINS
Financial Adviser ยท Hawthorne, VIC
๐ Qualifications & Training
1996 - Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Marketing) - - Deakin University
2003 - Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance & Investment - Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) - Securities Institute Australia
2013 - Diploma of Financial Planning - - Kaplan Professional
2020 - Ethics for Financial Services - Bridging Course - Ethics - Deakin University
๐ข Professional Memberships
Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA)
โน๏ธ 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.