BECOMING A CLIENT.

The financial planning process

The financial planning process usually occurs in six simple steps:

1. Preparation : - the Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Fact Find (see below) are sent to the client. The client is asked to supply Tax Returns, Insurance Policies, Superannuation fund statements, cheque and bank deposit books, bank statements and credit card statements, and budget information – all key documents that provide the financial planner with a deeper understanding of the clients position. This is key to being able to provide the best possible advice.

2. Fact Finding – get information about client's current situation, setting short, medium, and long term goals.

3. Data Analysis and Developing a Recommendation

4. Preparing a Written Recommendation

5. Implementation

6. Review - current market, asset allocation, recommendations

Fact Find: is a Salsibury Group client document designed to help clients communicate their financial needs and position.