Retirement Planning Glen Waverley

Q: Do you provide super advice for Glen Waverley clients?

Yes. Freedom Financial Planning provides super advice for Glen Waverley clients from our Notting Hill office. This may include reviewing contributions, investment options, fees, insurance, consolidation, transition to retirement options and pension phase strategies.Super is often central to retirement income, so it should be reviewed as part of the broader retirement plan.

Q: Can you help with Age Pension advice in Glen Waverley?

Yes. We help Glen Waverley clients understand how the Age Pension may fit into their retirement income. This may include reviewing assets, income, super pensions, home ownership and possible Centrelink impacts.Age Pension advice can be useful before downsizing, gifting money, receiving an inheritance, changing super income or moving into aged care.

Planning for retirement takes more than a rough super balance and a hoped-for date. Freedom Financial Planning helps Glen Waverley clients review super, income, investments, Centrelink and future goals so they can make clearer decisions before and during retirement.

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Retirement advice for Glen Waverley clients

Retirement planning helps you understand whether you are on track, how your income may work, and what steps may improve your position. From our Notting Hill office, Freedom Financial Planning works with clients across Glen Waverley and surrounding Melbourne suburbs who want clear, practical advice.

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Plan your retirement with more clarity

Retirement can raise many questions. Can you afford to stop work? How long will your super last? Should you draw more or less income? Will you qualify for the Age Pension? These questions deserve more than guesswork.

We help Glen Waverley clients review the full picture, including super, savings, investments, home ownership, debts, expected spending and future care needs. The goal is to create a plan that supports your lifestyle and gives you clear next steps.

Pre-retirement advice in Glen Waverley

If retirement is still a few years away, pre-retirement advice can help you make the most of the time you have left in the workforce. This may include reviewing super contributions, consolidating accounts, reducing debt, adjusting investment risk and planning a future retirement income strategy.

Super, income and Age Pension planning

Super advice can help you understand how your retirement savings are structured, invested and drawn down. We review contribution options, pension phase settings, account structure, investment risk and how super may support future income.

Age Pension advice can also form part of retirement planning. Centrelink rules may affect your income based on assets, income, home ownership and relationship status. We help explain these rules in plain English so you can plan with fewer surprises.

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Client Testimonials

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Brad Haley

06:05 03 Jun 26

Joanne and I can't speak highly enough of Stephanie and her professionalism. Her knowledge, politeness, care and guidance throughout the process made us feel so comfortable in the decision to partner with Freedom and their partners. Keep up the great work Steph !!!!

Joel Read

01:47 30 Apr 26

Sarah and I would like to shout out to Stephanie and Georgia for their amazing knowledge, communication skills, persistence and their ability to methodically understand our financial situation today, tomorrow and into the future. Their strategies and recommendation have placed us in a position of confidence and comfort knowing our best interests are priority. We would highly recommend Freedom Financial Planning to anyone, and at any stage of their journey to best shape future goals. So, thank you Steph and Georgia, you are legends!

Catherine Choueiri

01:28 04 Jun 25

First home buyer here wanting to get advice regarding investment property vs home to live in. I called freedom financial planners and spoke to Leigh Jackson as i didn't know where to start and what to do. Leigh did not take advantage of my unknowledgable position and provided great information and advice over phone. There was no pressure to book in an appointment and he provided me great tips for direction to start learning about the process. He was also open to taking any other questions I had later down the track.As a women trying to get financially independent, it's sometimes hard taking the step to ask about financial concepts and Leigh definitely made the first step alot easier. Thanks Leigh!

Rob Kean

05:06 12 Nov 24

Freedom Financial Services were recommended by a client of mine several years ago.I am extremely happy with the service provided by Stephanie Mitchell and her staff.I have no hesitation in recommending her.

J Piper

00:38 23 Apr 24

What sets Freedom Financial Planning apart is how they really focus on your specific wants and needs rather than trying to squish you into a product set that suits them. We have had outstanding service and outstanding returns over our long association and now have financial freedom as we approach retirement that we would never have had without them. A million thank yous

Vicks Naidoo

08:44 12 Feb 24

The discussion was very professional. Provided the status of the investments with increase in principal amounts. Provided assurance that assistance was available at all time and investments were reviewed periodically to ensure continuous growth of the principal amount.

Peter Stewart

04:29 06 Jan 24

I’ve been using FFP for a number of years. Completely satisfied with their support, advice, & recommendations for my finances. Richard is always great to work with. Highly recommended without any hesitation!!!!!!

Angela Meinke

04:19 06 Jan 24

I’ve been a happy customer for a number of years of Freedom Financial Planning with Richard Unmack providing me with professional advice and a friendly and when needed “plain English” explanation.Richard has helped me to set myself up for the future and get my affairs in order. I particularly appreciate the sound advice and quick responses, especially during key/critical decision making times.I believe that Richard has a good understanding of my needs, priorities and principals/values and that he really listens to what I am trying to achieve and that this enables him to provide great, independent advice to enable me to do that.He has been great to work with and making the decision to engage Freedom has really helped set me up for the future and to ease any of my worries.

Nelson Herrok

23:39 01 Dec 23

Great assistance, friendly and knowledgeable advice in regards to our financial needs. Thanks Mark ‼️

Viv Schembri

06:57 30 Nov 23

Lee Jackson has been my Financial advisor for many years. He is always professional, friendly and knowledgeable securing A Comfortable Future for me and my family,

Robyn Simpson

06:01 30 Nov 23

I have been with Freedom Financial for a number of years now. It was recommended by a friend who had enjoyed very reliable service for many years.Since becoming a client, I have enjoyed advice whenever I needed it. While I was working part time, I needed to engaged regularly with Centrelink to advise changes of salary. It was very taxing to spend so much time on the phone. Freedom took over the Centrelink involvement entirely. The fees were worth that alone!! My Superannuation and finances became more manageable and I was better off as a result of suggestions made to me. More recently, I have inherited funds and had significant help with investment and more broadly Retirement Village living.Most importantly to me, I have always found them to be scrupulously honest and I could not recommend them more highly.Specifically, I have dealt with Mark Struik, but Stephanie is now my friend’s Adviser and she has always been more than delighted.

Dot Ng

05:39 30 Nov 23

Best financial advisors! Been helping me over many years. And real people handling and caring for my financial and emotional well being. Highly recommended!

Denise Martin

05:36 13 Jul 23

I can't recommend Freedom Financial Planning highly enough. My husband and I have been with them for over 20 years and Mark Struik and Stephanie Mitchell (and their support staff) have always given us the most professional, friendly and accurate service and advice; always going that extra mile to achieve our required outcomes.

Valerie Paezold

13:33 12 Jul 23

Thank you to all at Financial Planning for putting on a great evening. The Presentation, food and the movie were excellent!

Denise Martin

09:35 23 Apr 23

Fabulously efficient and friendly service. Mark and Stephanie are so personable and they always have our best financial future at heart. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone for sound, professional and reliable advice.

Hudley Rana

01:25 17 Apr 23

We have been with Ryan since February 2016. His genuine caring advice, holistic in nature, keeping in mind our ongoing changes with respect to family, health and careers have enabled us to retire with confidence. Thank you Ryan and the Financial Freedom Planning Team. Hudley Rana

Angela Forgan

07:00 14 Apr 23

Have received excellent, sound advice from FFP for many years. Would not have been able to make some serious financial decisions without their support and guidance. Have recommended FFP to other friends who have also used their services very happily over a number of years.

Robert Macdonald

09:09 12 Apr 23

We were with another company for many years, and never had any contact with them, and they charged so much and did little. Freedom was recommended to us, and after 5 years of ongoing easy to understand friendly meetings, the results are very pleasing.

dorothy nathan

02:48 07 Apr 23

over the years we have found freedom financial very obliging & helpful in connection with our financial arrangements & have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Maurice Aspinall

05:48 06 Apr 23

The service we received was friendly, Courteous and explained in great detail, well done to you all, keep up the great work.

John Mitsios

06:12 05 Apr 23

I have been with Freedom Financial Planning for many many years and have found Mark to be excellent in sharing his advice and financial planning knowledge. I have full faith and trust in the advice provided by Mark and he has not let me down.

ian macdowall

09:05 04 Apr 23

Thanks Mark and the team at Freedom Financial, your expert advice has helped my Super grow faster than i would have thought and the tips and information provided throughout the year is most appreciated.

Stephen Lewis

00:59 04 Apr 23

My wife and I have been customers of Freedom for many years.We have always been extremely happy with the professionalism and have built a relation of trust with Ryan our main contact.

Alan Day

23:08 03 Apr 23

We've been using FFP for a few years now. We can't recommend their services highly enough. Very easy to speak to for our financial requirements.

George Sutherland

09:13 03 Apr 23

We have been clients for many years and have had courteous valuable advice for all that time, Our initial involvement involved establishment of financial plans for an elderly relative requiring care and estate planning. We then engaged to establish a financial plan for ourselves and are now able to enjoy our retirement by implementing those plans. We have encouraged others to also engage with Freedom Financial Planning and each of them has achieved similar effective resultsGeorge and Carol Sutherland

Robin Bray

08:28 03 Apr 23

My wife and I have used the services of Freedom Financial Planning for a number of years and have been thoroughly satisfied with their performance. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and provide sound financial planning advice and assistance.

Michael Clarke

08:01 03 Apr 23

Have used FFP for many years and will continue to do so. They have provided a great service, which is personally tailored to your needs.Highly recommended

Andrew Struik

07:30 03 Apr 23

I have been very happy with FFP and also their associated mortgage service. Both have been very responsive to any requests, and have shown initiative in making suggestions on how they can do better for me.

Janette Bradley

05:14 21 Feb 23

I have a very good relationship with all of the advisors, and their staff. They are very helpful, and I trust them, they feel like good friends. I would recommend them to others, with no hesitation.

Rod Bartlett

07:14 01 Feb 23

lee jackson has been my advisor for years he is very well informed and professional he more of friend than advisor i would highly recommend him also shaun the mortgage broker who set up my bridging loan and morgage also was highly profession and who i drove mad unfortunatly i believe either of them are essendon supporters

Dawn Hatcher

05:42 01 Feb 23

I have been with them for over 5 years and they have been exceptional in providing assistance in all my financial matters.

Matt Wood-Collins

01:44 01 Feb 23

I've been delighted to work with Stephanie Mitchell and the team at Freedom Financial Planning on both life insurance and investments. Stephanie has always been diligent, patient, well-informed and professional. I'm confident my finances are in good hands.

Kayla Jade

04:18 31 Jan 23

Working with Lee was the best financial decision we’ve ever made. Freedom has been an absolute fantastic company to work with! Continued communication and support! Thank you 😊

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07:40 29 May 19

The team at Freedom Financial Planning in Mount Waverley are the best at what they do.I Anthony (Jack) Poletko have been dealing with Lee Jackson for a number of years now and he is good at what he does,If i have ever had a problem with my superannuation or need to know something financially,He will take the time to explain it and make sure i was good with it.He has not let me down once (super is doing great).Would highly recommend Lee Jackson to anyone for financial advise and have many times.Just last year both my wife and started looking at investment properties, Lee Jackson put us on to their finance broker Sean Lowe who has done an out standing job to get us into the market,He puts us onto an investment property broker, They have sources us a home to which it is in the process of being built,Sean has gone above and beyond in helping us get the loan and finance for our property.we previously had another broker who did not do anything of what Sean has done for us.Once again we would highly recommend his services to anyone and have done many times.Great Work Guys AAA ratting for customer service.jack & Jacky

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A financial planner for Glen Waverley retirement decisions

The right financial planner can help you connect the moving parts before you make major decisions. Whether you are reducing work, retiring fully, downsizing, reviewing super or planning income, advice can help you understand the likely impact and avoid rushed choices.

Introductory Meeting (No cost & obligation free)

The first step in our advice process is to arrange our introductory meeting. This meeting provides the opportunity to discuss your current situation and requirements, as well as your goals for the future. We can also explore how we may be able to help you.

Advice Preparation

Should you wish to engage our services, our work begins on reviewing and assessing alternative financial models and investment scenarios appropriate to your needs and circumstances. Fees occur from this step.

Strategy Development

Development of the detailed strategy and recommendations and preparation of your personalised plan (Statement of Advice document).

Advice Presentation Meeting

At this meeting we will present your tailored financial strategy and explain how our advice and recommendations will help you to achieve your goals and aspirations.

Implementation of Advice

Once you are comfortable with our advice and recommendations, the next step is to implement the detailed strategy as outlined in the Statement of Advice. We complete all of the required paperwork & process these.

Ongoing Advice and Regular Reviews

To ensure your financial strategy remains on track to meet your objectives (as they are subject to change over time), we will meet on a regular basis to review your situation and make any necessary adjustments that may be required.

Need retirement planning near Glen Waverley?

A clear retirement plan can help you make decisions with less stress and more confidence. Speak with Freedom Financial Planning about retirement planning for Glen Waverley clients and get practical advice across super, income, Centrelink and long-term planning.

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Speak with a retirement financial planner near Glen Waverley

If you live in Glen Waverley and want help planning retirement, Freedom Financial Planning can help from our nearby Notting Hill office. We provide clear retirement advice for clients who want to understand their options, make informed choices and build a plan that supports real life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does retirement planning include?

Retirement planning may include reviewing your super, savings, investments, debts, retirement income needs, Centrelink position, tax considerations, estate planning considerations and future care needs. It helps you understand how your money may support your lifestyle after work.

A good retirement plan should also include regular reviews. Retirement is not one decision. It is a series of choices that may change as your needs, markets and family circumstances change.

When should I seek retirement advice in Glen Waverley?

Many people seek retirement advice in their 50s or early 60s, especially when they start asking whether they have enough super or when they can stop work. Earlier advice can give you more time to adjust contributions, debt, investments and income plans.

Advice can also help after retirement starts, especially if you need help with super pension income, Age Pension rules, Centrelink reporting or aged care planning.

Can a financial planner help me understand if I have enough to retire?

Yes. A financial planner can help you estimate retirement income, compare retirement dates, review spending needs and test how long your savings may last. This can give you a clearer picture than a simple online calculator.

The answer depends on your lifestyle, super balance, savings, debts, investment returns, Age Pension eligibility and future costs. We help you assess these factors together.

Do you provide super advice for Glen Waverley clients?

Can you help with Age Pension advice in Glen Waverley?

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