Helping you design your financial future
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Getting the right plan in place for your particular stage in life is an ongoing process that starts with the development of a deep understanding of your individual situation and your goals.
Whether you’re a growing family trying to get ahead, a professional advancing through the senior years of your career, or you’ve done the hard yards and are now coming towards the end of your working life, the secret to financial success is the same: it all starts with a plan.
Services We Provide
Our strength lies in our attention to detail and delivering a professional, personal financial advices. Through close collaboration with our clients First Capital Financial Planning Pty Ltd. consistently deliver outcomes that meet our client's needs and expectations.
How can First Capital help you?
Our many years of successfully delivering strong outcomes for our clients are the result of our attention to detail and the partnership approach we take with our clients. We make it our mission to help educate you along the way to ensure you understand where you’re going, and deliver a professional financial program that aligns with your goals and aspirations. We’ll match you with an advisor with the experience best suited to your personal financial requirements and build an ongoing relationship with you to guide you on your financial journey.
Advising the education sector since 1985
Edplan
Advisers of choice for the teaching
community since 1985
Edplan has specialised in personal financial advice for teachers since 1985. We’re proudly known as the ‘education experts’ among the teaching community due to our long-standing relationship with the profession.
We are one of a limited number of education specialists, advising teachers on defined benefits schemes such as SAAS. Let EDPLAN help guide you on the best way to maximise your plans for retirement.
Our 6-Step Working Process
There are six key steps in our advising model that guarantee the effective delivery of holistic financial strategies. Our financial advisers are meticulously trained to break down your financial situation into the basic elements and rebuild the information in the form of appropriate wealth strategies.
The achievement of your goals, whether it be spend more time with your loved ones, do more of the things you love, or to travel the world, remain of paramount importance in our considerations.
1. We collect all relevant FACTS about you
Collecting all relevant FACTS about you
On your initial contact with us, we will provide you with a Data Collection Form and organise an appointment. Prior to your meeting, you should complete and return this Data Collection Form so that we can adequately prepare for your meeting.
2. We identify your GOALS and objectives
Identifying your GOALS and objectives
The adviser will take use the information gathered from your meeting, and with the help of our paraplanning and research team, a strategy will be devised on how to help you accomplish your goal.
3. We identify your financial ISSUES
Identifying your financial ISSUES
The adviser will take use the information gathered from your meeting, and with the help of our paraplanning and research team, a strategy will be devised on how to help you accomplish your goal.
4. We prepare a financial PLAN, called a Statement of Advice
Preparing a financial PLAN, called a Statement of Advice
A Statement of Advice will be generated and a second meeting or phone call will be made by the adviser to explain their recommendations to you. Your adviser will answer any questions or concerns you may have, and if need be, changes can be discussed.
5. We IMPLEMENT our recommendations to you
IMPLEMENTING our recommendations to you
Once you have accepted our recommendations, the necessary paperwork can be completed and lodged by our client support team. The client support team will form the basis of our relationship with you and will be your point of contact throughout the implementation process.
6. We regularly REVIEW your plan your changing circumstances
Regularly REVIEWING your plan your changing circumstances
After all the advice has been implemented, regular review meetings will be organised with your adviser. The review meeting is a very important part of the process as it is where the continued appropriateness of the advice will be analysed in light of changes to your personal circumstances.
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"I confidently commend Paul and EDPLAN on presenting their knowledge of financial advice to a professional audience."
“I am very happy to recommend EDPLAN to Principals and Executive Staff for speaking to school staff regarding financial planning.”
“I would like to express my gratitude for the advice I have received from EDPLAN.”
“EDPLAN gave staff a rare opportunity to consider their careers personally with 25% of our staff wanting to learn more!”
“We tried other financial planners and some were interesting but lacked the back up and support that we needed. EDPLAN to the rescue!”
“EDPLAN presented a most informative and worthwhile session at a recent staff meeting at our school.”
“Paul's seminar was highly relevant, and presented with great professionalism and confidence. It drew much praise and appreciation from our staff.”
“The seminar presented was full of relevant information and offered in a way as not to make people feel obligated in any way.”
“Thankyou for your professionalism, it is clear to me that EDPLAN care about their clients and the delivery of their services.”
“I extend my personal support to any initiative for extending financial advice to all teachers and DET employees.”
“I have been most impressed at the professional way they have managed my financial plan, I have no hesitation recommending EDPLAN”
“The structure EDPLAN has given us has given us an easy way to keep control of our money.”
“I am very thankful and appreciative of the advice provided by EDPLAN.”
“They are always prompt to respond, we just feel that we can trust EDPLAN.”
“I have been most impressed with their prompt and efficient manner.”
“…very clearly explained need for precise retirement planning. I believe anyone in our profession will benefit from the advice provided by EDPLAN.”
“Teachers who have received financial advice from EDPLAN and other reputable advisers are very happy that they sought this advice.”
“I appreciate Mankit's managerial and planning skills, and I personally trust him.”
“We could not be happier with EDPLAN looking after us.”
“I feel extremely comfortable accessing and planning my financial future through EDPLAN.”
“EDPLAN has kept me on track and in line, I would have probably never have done anything for my future financially by myself!”
“We are very, very happy with our financial adviser ... who we appreciate for his honest and clear communication.”
“EDPLAN has been instrumental in our sleeping well last night, confident that the steps we are taking into the future will turn out for the best.”
“I feel excited about the future after every meeting. Motivational stuff, really.”
“I feel very comfortable knowing EDPLAN can ably assist me with my financial planning.”
“I was a single mother of 4 young children, teaching full-time. I am now happily retired and able to lookforward to a financially healthy future.”
“My experiences have always been friendly, efficient and very helpful - the office are easy to contact and always helpful.”
“Your advice has been encouraging and it's good to know that we are on a secure track for the years ahead.”
“Your investment advice has been spot on. We're very happy with the results!”
“Your presentation was well received and gave staff a rare opportunity to consider a personal aspect of their careers.”
“This is the most rewarding presentation I have ever seen.”
“I have always been impressed by your honesty and the great interest you have always taken in my welfare as your client.”
“I have dealt with EDPLAN for over 20 years, and have received great advice over this time. Highly recommended!”
“I've been really impressed by everyone I've dealt with, it's great to deal with absolute professionals who are pleasant at the same time!”
“I have been delighted with the timely and accurate advice and the personal and friendly service.”
“My dealings with EDPLAN have been excellent, I feel very confident in their management of my financial plan.”
“I look forward to being able to continue the benefits gained through the excellent professional advice provided.”
“We now have a very positive view of our bank statements and are over the moon about our investments that are returning well.”
“The support from Caitlin and EDPLAN has been exceptional.”
“Staff who sought advice from EDPLAN expressed great satisfaction with the advice and were very positive about the delivery.”
“I am just on the cusp of retirement I am thankful for the advice and the money I have saved!”
“The advice from EDPLAN has been of great benefit to me, with no problems whatsoever. Everything works and they're a phone call away.”
“EDPLAN have been able to answer any questions that we have had in a clear, concise and professional manner.”
“I have spoken to my staff about how vital I consider it that they seek advice from an authorised financial planner such as EDPLAN.”
“A great team that provide expert assistance.”
“Not only was I content with the advice given initially, but all the advice provided since then. EDPLAN holds my strong support.”
“The advice and support has been invaluable!”
“It's a great feeling knowing what your future looks like, and that all bases are covered financially if anything unexpected happens.”
“Our future now looks secure and the whole process was effortless - no more fudging the budget!”