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top-rated financial advisors in Australia

Prompt

Last updated 31st October 2025

Domain count
theaustralian.com.au
3
faaa.au
2
quantumfinancial.com.au
1
Citations count
24
6
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12
Brands Discovered
36
13
18
13

Original answer

Here are dependable ways to find top‑rated financial advisers in Australia, plus several examples of highly regarded advisers/firms and authoritative sources you can check.

Quick examples of highly regarded advisers/firms (sources below)

  • Garth Hu (Morgan Stanley Wealth Management) — ranked #1 on the Australian/Barron’s Top 150 list. (theaustralian.com.au)
  • Andrew Dunbar (Apt Wealth Partners) and Campbell Vidgen (Macquarie Private Wealth) — also highly ranked in the Barron’s/Australian Top 150. (theaustralian.com.au)
  • Awarded planners and practices (examples): Andy Reynolds CFP® (FPA CFP® Professional of the Year), Alman Partners (FPA Professional Practice of the Year) — winners in FPA national awards. (faaa.au)
  • Highly awarded independent firms (examples): Quantum Financial, ActOn Wealth — multiple industry awards/recognitions. (quantumfinancial.com.au)

Where these “top” names come from

  • Barron’s/The Australian Top 150 list — ranks advisers by client assets, revenue, business quality and other measures; useful for seeing advisers who serve high‑net‑worth clients. (theaustralian.com.au)
  • Financial Planning Association (FPA) awards — recognises individual planners and practices for professional standards and client outcomes. (faaa.au)
  • Industry awards such as the IFA Excellence Awards and lists from AFR/Smart Investor and professional publications highlight leading practices. (quantumfinancial.com.au)

How to find and verify a top adviser (recommended steps)

  1. Check the ASIC Financial Advisers Register (FAR) — confirms registration, qualifications, licence status and any bans or restrictions. This is essential. (asic.gov.au)
  2. Look for professional credentials and awards — CFP®, FPA recognition, IFA Excellence Awards, AFR/Barron’s rankings are good signals. (faaa.au)
  3. Read independent reviews and press coverage — reputable outlets (AFR, The Australian, industry publications) are more reliable than “pay‑to‑play” “top 10” advertorial lists. (theaustralian.com.au)
  4. Ask about fees, conflicts and licence structure — avoid advisers who are evasive about fees or push proprietary products. The Australian/industry checklists offer strong guidance. (theaustralian.com.au)
  5. Meet (or have a call with) 2–3 shortlisted advisers and compare their approach, written scope of advice, sample disclosure documents and ongoing fees.

If you want, I can:

  • Pull the latest Barron’s/Australian Top 150 list entries for 2024–2025 and summarise the top Australian advisers named there. (theaustralian.com.au)
  • Search for top advisers in a specific city or for a particular need (retirement planning, SMSF, wealth management).

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Rank
Brand
Topic
LLM
Sentiment
1
🥇

Barron’s

78%
70%
100%
65%
Neutral
2
🥈

Apt Wealth Partners

47%
90%
50%
0%
Neutral
3
🥉

Australian Wealth Management Awards

45%
0%
85%
50%
Neutral
4

ActOn Wealth

42%
70%
0%
55%
Neutral
5

Rekab Advice

42%
0%
80%
45%
Neutral
6

Adviser Ratings

33%
0%
0%
100%
Neutral
7

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

32%
95%
0%
0%
Neutral
8

GPS Wealth

30%
0%
0%
90%
Neutral
9

The Adviser

30%
0%
90%
0%
Neutral
10

Macquarie Private Wealth

28%
85%
0%
0%
Neutral
11

Independent Wealth Partners

28%
0%
0%
85%
Neutral
12

Wealth Professional

28%
0%
0%
85%
Neutral
13

Skye Wealth

28%
0%
35%
50%
Neutral
14

Morgan Stanley

28%
0%
85%
0%
Neutral
15

Alman Partners

27%
80%
0%
0%
Neutral
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