In an ever-changing, often confusing world, you need the best financial advice possible in a timely and accessible way.

Sometimes when choosing investments, avoiding unnecessary mistakes and achieving a reasonable overall return on an investment is more important than finding the best investment return.

Financial planning is an ongoing process that evolves as your needs change, so flexibility and constant reviewing of your financial plan by an objective professional can help to keep you on track with your goals. A financial planner’s job is not to sell you financial products, but to understand your specific needs and come up with the best financial strategy for you, which could significantly improve your financial future.

Julie Berry, a Certified Financial Planner and currently Chair of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, is an Authorised Representative of Comcorp Financial Advice P/L - AFSL No 331367, and she can provide a range of services including retirement planning, investment advice and direct shares advice.

CFP Certification -- global excellence in financial planning

Learn more about how CFP certification sets the global standard for financial planning. For more information, visit www.fpsb.org.