At Nor Financial we provide you with the right advice at the right time.
Our specialised service aims to deliver advice that makes complex problems simple and structures that stand the test of time.
What does the Process look like?
Step 1 - Initial Meeting
We’ll discuss your reasons for seeking advice & gather personal information, identify your goals, objectives and priorities. We’ll then estimate what research we might need to outline of the path ahead and how this might benefit you. This initial meeting is at our cost.
Step 2 - Research & Planning
After we research all current policies and accounts you hold we then consider strategies to achieve your desired outcomes. We collate this information in a detailed comparison table with accurate quotes and relevant figures. This helps you make well informed decisions on the path forward, with our guidance of course.
Step 3 - Presentation of Your Financial Plan
We present your personalised financial plan and discuss our recommendations in detail. If you are happy with this we can start to implement your plan right away, or make changes if required. Or you can take some time to consider this before moving forward.
Step 4 - Implementation
All necessary paperwork is prepared by us and we assist you to implement our recommendations in the correct order through to completion. This stage can look like a bit like the duck on the pond, it appears calm but the legs are paddling like away underneath. We do the complex work and hand over when its all tied up in a neat package.
Step 5 - Maintenance
Going forward we charge no ongoing fees or commissions on your investments. On rare occasions, where it suits our client best, we may receive ongoing insurance commissions. Ultimately you are in charge and when you want our help we are at your disposal. You simply pay for our services as and when you use them.
What to bring to your Initial Meeting*
Completed Budget Planner
Bank Account Balances
Pay Slips (last 3) & employment contract
Financial documents last 2 yrs (self employed)
Superannuation Statements (most recent)
Tax file numbers & Drivers Licence or Passport
Loan balances & repayment details.
Investment statements (most recent)
Life Insurance policy details
*The above information may or may not be required depending on your circumstances. Ultimately, we just need your (plus partner if applicable) undivided attention. We always confirm details post appointment so don’t feel like you need to exam prep before meeting with us.
NOR Financial Planning Process and pricing guide
Step 1: Initial Discovery Session
- First meeting is free of charge
- Discuss your goals and needs
- Gather personal information
- Consider potential taxation now and in distant future
- Outline a potential scope of advice
- Agree on fee to begin research and move to Stage 2 (typical): $880*
Step 2: Research & Planning
- Review your current policies and position
- Develop tailored advice strategies
- Draft rough financial plan
- Create accurate insurance and investment quotes
- Discuss options, total costs and benefits at Strategy Meeting
- Agree on scope of advice and Statement of Advice fee for Stage 3 (typical): $1,760 - $3,520
Step 3: Plan Presentation
- Present recommendations in Statement of Advice (SOA)
- Discuss detailed plan elements
- Adjust based on your feedback
- Prepare for implementation
- Tailor fee to finalise and implement based on adjustments (typical): $2,200 - $3,520*
Step 4: Implementation
- Complete required paperwork
- Assist with policy and investment execution
- Coordinate actions in correct order
- Confirm all elements are finalized
Step 5: Maintenance
- Optional annual review
- Support available upon request
- Ongoing guidance when needed
We prefer to simply invoice you directly as fees marked (*) are considered largely tax deductible. You might choose to charge fees via super, investment or even commissions for insurance depending on your circumstances. Insurance commissions are subject to claw back periods and although they reduce or remove our fees in year 1, often increase your yearly insurance premium by 25% (roughly $1,410pa on average per individual) which is rarely to your advantage. More info
We always discuss any fee to move forward before we being work. The initial research fee is an “in principle” and this in invoiced in stage 2. Final implementation is estimated but may change based on your amendments to our advice.
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN LIFE WE CAN HELP YOU MOVE FORWARD WITH CERTAINTY.
