TRENT ANDREW SMITH
Financial Adviser · Melbourne, VIC
📚 Qualifications & Training
1996 - MLC101 Business Law - Other - Deakin University
1998 - MLC204 Income Taxation Law and Practice - Other - Deakin University
2007 - FNS50804 Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) - Diploma (AQF 5) - Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
2008 - FNS60404 Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) - Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) - Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
2009 - Professional Certificate in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds - Certificate (AQF 1-4) - University of Adelaide
2013 - Master of Commerce - Masters Degree (AQF 9) - Deakin University
2025 - FPC002B Ethics and Professionalism in Financial Advice - Bridging Course - Ethics - Kaplan Higher Education Pty Ltd
🏢 Professional Memberships
Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA)
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.