Starting out
Developing my plan
The best way to achieve your goals is to plan for it. The key elements are:
- Your goal
- Your current finances
- Your attitude towards risk
It’s a great idea to enlist the help of a Westpac Financial Planner 1 to help you explore these elements and recommend the best plan to get you to your goal.
A Financial Planner can show you a range of strategies you might not have thought about. They'll guide you through different strategies so you are informed about different options, and help you make the most of your financial potential. And can also adjust your financial plan as your circumstances change.
A Financial Planner can:
- Ask the right questions to identify your needs, objectives and financial situation
- Keep abreast of legislative and economic changes
- Assess whether you have suitable insurance to protect your wealth
- Give you a clear picture of your current financial position
- Discuss alternative financial strategies for you to consider
- Provide you with a written financial plan with recommendations
- Put your financial plan into action.
Find out how a Westpac Financial Planner 1 can help you or schedule an obligation free appointment today.
If you are thinking of creating your own plan or not taking advice about which wealth solutions to choose, before you start you need to ask yourself some key questions:
- Do I have the time to do the research and paperwork myself?
- Do I have the experience to make sound investment decisions?
- Could I be objective about my situation?
- Could I keep up to date with superannuation and social security issues?
- Can I be sure my family has enough insurance cover if something unexpected happened to me?
Things you should know
- 1.Westpac Financial Planners are representatives of Westpac Banking Corporation, AFSL No 233714.

