Simon McGuirk FChFP
Partner | Senior Adviser at Findex- Claim this Profile
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Dylan Day
Highly professional and skilled Simon has thoroughly deserved his place as a leader in the financial planning industry. Through our dealings with mutual clients I have seen first hand Simon's caring and proactive approach when it comes to dealing with clients initial. He understands that clients can find financial advice overwhelming so he tailors his approach to suit the clients needs but his sole objective is always to obtain the right outcome for his clients. As a leader in the industry his professionalism is first class and that coupled with his uncompromising approach to transparent and correct advice is why I regularly refer my clients to Simon for financial planning and advice.
Lee-Anne Folkers
A few years ago it struck me that I was nearing my mid to late forties, my son was quickly becoming a man, and I had failed to consider my future financial needs nor had I considered that I may need financial plan. Time had just crept up on me ever so quickly. At the time I was working in a relatively senior position in a large financial institution, therefore I should’ve known better. This is where Simon comes in. He made me instantly feel at ease and structured a financial plan that suited my needs both at that time and that was flexible enough to accommodate a career break not long after, due to a significant health concern and a major change in my employment situation. The guidance and support provided by Simon then was invaluable insofar that he structured his advice so that I didn't need to worry about my finances, namely my mortgage, young son, and living expenses whilst I was unable to work. Simon has always spent the time to really understand my needs, build a relationship based on trust, integrity and knowledge and has the capability to break down, what can be for someone like me, a complex set of numbers into something even I could understand. He ensured my plan incorporated both my lifestyle and financial position taking into consideration both my current and future needs. If you are looking for someone that is operating at the top of the financial planning arena but with a genuine desire to meet your unique needs and who is highly personable and friendly and willing to work with you as your circumstances change then I can highly recommend him.
Dylan Day
Highly professional and skilled Simon has thoroughly deserved his place as a leader in the financial planning industry. Through our dealings with mutual clients I have seen first hand Simon's caring and proactive approach when it comes to dealing with clients initial. He understands that clients can find financial advice overwhelming so he tailors his approach to suit the clients needs but his sole objective is always to obtain the right outcome for his clients. As a leader in the industry his professionalism is first class and that coupled with his uncompromising approach to transparent and correct advice is why I regularly refer my clients to Simon for financial planning and advice.
Lee-Anne Folkers
A few years ago it struck me that I was nearing my mid to late forties, my son was quickly becoming a man, and I had failed to consider my future financial needs nor had I considered that I may need financial plan. Time had just crept up on me ever so quickly. At the time I was working in a relatively senior position in a large financial institution, therefore I should’ve known better. This is where Simon comes in. He made me instantly feel at ease and structured a financial plan that suited my needs both at that time and that was flexible enough to accommodate a career break not long after, due to a significant health concern and a major change in my employment situation. The guidance and support provided by Simon then was invaluable insofar that he structured his advice so that I didn't need to worry about my finances, namely my mortgage, young son, and living expenses whilst I was unable to work. Simon has always spent the time to really understand my needs, build a relationship based on trust, integrity and knowledge and has the capability to break down, what can be for someone like me, a complex set of numbers into something even I could understand. He ensured my plan incorporated both my lifestyle and financial position taking into consideration both my current and future needs. If you are looking for someone that is operating at the top of the financial planning arena but with a genuine desire to meet your unique needs and who is highly personable and friendly and willing to work with you as your circumstances change then I can highly recommend him.
Dylan Day
Highly professional and skilled Simon has thoroughly deserved his place as a leader in the financial planning industry. Through our dealings with mutual clients I have seen first hand Simon's caring and proactive approach when it comes to dealing with clients initial. He understands that clients can find financial advice overwhelming so he tailors his approach to suit the clients needs but his sole objective is always to obtain the right outcome for his clients. As a leader in the industry his professionalism is first class and that coupled with his uncompromising approach to transparent and correct advice is why I regularly refer my clients to Simon for financial planning and advice.
Lee-Anne Folkers
A few years ago it struck me that I was nearing my mid to late forties, my son was quickly becoming a man, and I had failed to consider my future financial needs nor had I considered that I may need financial plan. Time had just crept up on me ever so quickly. At the time I was working in a relatively senior position in a large financial institution, therefore I should’ve known better. This is where Simon comes in. He made me instantly feel at ease and structured a financial plan that suited my needs both at that time and that was flexible enough to accommodate a career break not long after, due to a significant health concern and a major change in my employment situation. The guidance and support provided by Simon then was invaluable insofar that he structured his advice so that I didn't need to worry about my finances, namely my mortgage, young son, and living expenses whilst I was unable to work. Simon has always spent the time to really understand my needs, build a relationship based on trust, integrity and knowledge and has the capability to break down, what can be for someone like me, a complex set of numbers into something even I could understand. He ensured my plan incorporated both my lifestyle and financial position taking into consideration both my current and future needs. If you are looking for someone that is operating at the top of the financial planning arena but with a genuine desire to meet your unique needs and who is highly personable and friendly and willing to work with you as your circumstances change then I can highly recommend him.
Dylan Day
Highly professional and skilled Simon has thoroughly deserved his place as a leader in the financial planning industry. Through our dealings with mutual clients I have seen first hand Simon's caring and proactive approach when it comes to dealing with clients initial. He understands that clients can find financial advice overwhelming so he tailors his approach to suit the clients needs but his sole objective is always to obtain the right outcome for his clients. As a leader in the industry his professionalism is first class and that coupled with his uncompromising approach to transparent and correct advice is why I regularly refer my clients to Simon for financial planning and advice.
Lee-Anne Folkers
A few years ago it struck me that I was nearing my mid to late forties, my son was quickly becoming a man, and I had failed to consider my future financial needs nor had I considered that I may need financial plan. Time had just crept up on me ever so quickly. At the time I was working in a relatively senior position in a large financial institution, therefore I should’ve known better. This is where Simon comes in. He made me instantly feel at ease and structured a financial plan that suited my needs both at that time and that was flexible enough to accommodate a career break not long after, due to a significant health concern and a major change in my employment situation. The guidance and support provided by Simon then was invaluable insofar that he structured his advice so that I didn't need to worry about my finances, namely my mortgage, young son, and living expenses whilst I was unable to work. Simon has always spent the time to really understand my needs, build a relationship based on trust, integrity and knowledge and has the capability to break down, what can be for someone like me, a complex set of numbers into something even I could understand. He ensured my plan incorporated both my lifestyle and financial position taking into consideration both my current and future needs. If you are looking for someone that is operating at the top of the financial planning arena but with a genuine desire to meet your unique needs and who is highly personable and friendly and willing to work with you as your circumstances change then I can highly recommend him.
Experience
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Findex
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Australia
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Partner | Senior Adviser
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Feb 2019 - Present
Findex is Australasia’s leading provider of integrated financial services, with a network of strategic advisers supporting individuals and businesses in more than 110 locations across Australia and New Zealand. Through its full suite of advisory services, Findex ensures clients are provided access to the expertise and solutions they need that will ultimately see them through their entire financial journey. Findex is Australasia’s leading provider of integrated financial services, with a network of strategic advisers supporting individuals and businesses in more than 110 locations across Australia and New Zealand. Through its full suite of advisory services, Findex ensures clients are provided access to the expertise and solutions they need that will ultimately see them through their entire financial journey.
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Wealth Market
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Adviser
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Feb 2017 - Feb 2019
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Choice Capital
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Planner
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
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Financial Planner
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
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ipac - Company
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Financial Planner
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Feb 2001 - May 2013
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Education
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Deakin University
Financial Planning and Services -
AAMC Training Group
Cert IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking, Finance and Mortgage Broking -
Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)
Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner, Financial Planning and Services -
Future Directors Institute
Board Kickstarter Program -
University of Adelaide
Cavendish & ICFS Specialist SMSF Course, Self Managed Superannuation Fund -
Kaplan Professional
Adv Dip FS (FP), Financial Services (Financial Planning) -
Kaplan Professional
Dip FS (FP), Financial Services (Financial Planning), Financial Planning and Services -
Faith Lutheran College - Tanunda