Frequently Asked Questions re Financial Planning
How do I benefit from receiving financial planning advice?
A professional financial planner can work with you to set you on a path to enable you to achieve your life long goals. We help you focus on what’s important to you and the best way to get there. Other benefits of advice include but are not limited to
- Can provide a tax effective manner to achieve goals
- Protects your family and your lifestyle
- Ongoing Financial planning Advice is generally tax deductible.
- Understand Financial products and pathways to achieving a happy stable life and a comfortable retirement.
How do I know that you are recommending appropriate solutions that will meet my needs?
Whilst we are required to chose products from an approved product list after fully researching the recommendations, it is very relevant to note that we are independently owned.
In other words we are not owned by a Life Insurance company or Bank and are not obligated to use our “own” products because we don’t own any products.
We work with you in mind at all times. Also we rebate all commissions on investment products and charge you a fee to remove the possibility of any conflict of interest on those products.
How Much does your advice cost?
We charge a nominal fee of $350.00 for this service. Statements of advice cost from $1500.00 depending on the nature of the advice. We can usually give you an estimate of the cost of the advice which is tailored to your needs. There is no obligation to proceed beyond the initial meeting.
Life Insurance Advice is covered by commissions received from the product provider. Some clients may prefer to negotiate a fee for service in which case the commission will be waived.
Any out of pocket costs are discussed at the initial appointment and are agreed before any work is commenced.
Is Financial Planning Advice Tax Deductible?
Initial Financial Planning Advice is not generally tax deductible. However ongoing financial planning advice is generally tax deductible.
What are you able to give advice about?
- Financial Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Superannuation
- Investments
- Business Succession Planning
- Personal Life Insurance Products ie. Income Protection, Life, Total and Permanent Disablement and Trauma Business Expenses
- Managed Funds
- Estate Planning
- Tax Effective Strategies
What are your Qualifications?
When you deal with us you benefit from Ben’s professional approach and many years of hands on experience and formal education.
Ben Trim has completed a Masters Degree in Financial Planning, a Bachelor of Commerce and a certificate IV in Mortage Broking and Finance
Ben won the course prize in FinancialPlanning at Griffith University and also The Griffith Award for Academic excellence in 2002. He is also a member of the Golden Key Society.
Ben is a member of the Association of Financial Advisers with 15 years experience as a financial planner and over 25 years experience running his own small business. He has extensive knowledge of small business compliance.
He is the director of Infinite Financial Solutions Pty Ltd which is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Lionsgate Financial Group, which is a non aligned and privately owned financial services business.
What if I have to make a claim?
At Infinite we try to make this process as easy as possible for you.
In the first instance all clients are encouraged to contact us and inform us of your claim. We will arrange claim forms to be sent to you and assist you with form preparation and liaise with the insurers claims department all at NO COST TO YOU.
At Infinite we pride ourselves on our FREE Claims Management Service
What information do you maintain in my file and can I examine my file?
We also maintain records of any recommendations made to you and full details of investments placed on your behalf. This includes all correspondence to and from you.
If you wish to examine your file, please ask us, and we will make arrangements for you to do so in accordance with the Privacy legislation principals.
What should I know about any risks of the investments or investment strategies you recommend to me?
Our initial appointment is part of an essential educational process which is designed to help you understand all aspects of your investment, including any risks involved.
We will explain to you any significant risks of the investments and strategies which we recommend to you both in our meeting and in a written statement of advice.
If we do not do so, or you do not understand then you should ask us to explain those risks again to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions re Mortgage Broking
How much can I borrow?
As a general guide use our borrowing power calculator.
We are more than happy to assist you with a more detailed response based on your individual circumstances and needs.
How much deposit do I need?
The minimum deposit you will need to have saved will be 5% of the purchase price plus outgoings such as legal expenses, stamp duty, building and pests inspections, and moving costs.
How much will my repayment be?
Go to our loan repayment calculator to estimate the likely monthly repayment or contact us for assistance.
What type of loan is best suited to me?
The Type of loan to best suit your needs will depend on your requirements. Contact us for assistance.
What is lenders mortgage insurance?
Generally speaking if your deposit is less than 20% of the loan amount you will be required to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Most banks will allow you to borrow the one-off premium against your home loan. It is important to note that this insurance protects the bank in the event of a default and generally is not refundable.
Are there any government subsidies or assistance available?
If this is your first home and you intend to live in you may be eligible to claim the first home owners grant. The amount of subsidy in each state and territory is different. In Queensland first home owners may be exempt from stamp duty and you could be eligible for a maximum cash assistance of up to $15,000 on new constructions. Your broker will assist you completing the application form.
What additional costs should I allow for?
Contact our office to obtain an estimate or go to our online stamp duty calculator.