Financial planning in Brisbane city
Financial advice that doesn’t feel like a bank.
Super, investments, SMSFs and retirement, explained simply and planned around you.
- People you’ll actually likeNo suits, no ego, no talking down. Just an honest yarn about your money.
- Plain English. Zero jargon.If we can’t explain it over a coffee, we haven’t done our job.
- You’ll walk out smarter about moneyWe teach you how it all works, so every decision is one you understand.
The FinForce Picture Book
Money, explained in pictures
Don't feel like reading an article? Flip through a short picture book instead. Each story takes about a minute.
110 one-minute stories across 11 topics: super, the Age Pension, insurance, investing, SMSFs, aged care, estate planning and more. One picture and one plain-English line at a time.
Read now: Saving a deposit in super
Investing
Insurance
Age Pension
SMSF, family and later life New
Super contributions
Downsizing and estate
Home Equity Access Scheme
Tax in depth
Debt and cash flow
Account-based pension vs TTR
Debt recycling
General information only, not personal advice. Stories use fictional people. Consider your own situation and our Financial Services Guide, and seek personal advice before acting.
Is your super on track?
Five quick questions about your plan, cash flow, super and cover. You get a score out of 100 and a plain-English read on what it means. About two minutes, and no account numbers or tax file numbers.
General information only, not personal financial advice.
Your adviser
Meet Christopher Love, our lead financial adviser.
Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning · Bachelor of Arts · Diploma of Financial Planning
Authorised Representative 000246036 of Financial Force Pty Ltd (AFSL 238337) · advising since 2003
Chris looks after new FinForce clients. He has been giving financial advice since 2003, and his work centres on superannuation, retirement planning and building wealth. He gives strategic advice, financial planning and wealth management, and he also reviews the advice documents our team prepares before they go to clients. He’s passionate about helping people make informed decisions about their money, with personalised service and the numbers laid out plainly.
Shay, founder and owner. Shay’s personal client book is closed; he continues to look after existing clients and referrals from family and friends.
What we help with
Retirement & Age Pension
Turning what you’ve built into income you can count on.
Super & investments
Super, shares and ETFs built around your goals, with costs shown openly.
SMSF strategy
Whether an SMSF suits you, and how it should run.
Business owners
Your personal plan lined up with your business and an eventual exit.
Tools and guides
- Age Pension plannerTry the what-ifs: making the most of your Age Pension
- Work BonusHow much you can earn on the pension
- Home Equity Access SchemeExtra fortnightly income from your home
Level 7, 190 Edward Street, Brisbane City · Authorised under Financial Force Pty Ltd, AFSL 238337 · Christopher Love, AR 000246036 · Check the register
Common questions
How can I check a financial adviser is licensed?
Search their name or number on ASIC's Financial Advisers Register (via Moneysmart). Our lead adviser, Christopher Love, is listed as Authorised Representative 000246036, and our founder, Shay, as 000412776, both with Financial Force Pty Ltd, AFSL 238337.
Is the first meeting advice?
No. The first chat is to see if we're the right fit. There's no obligation, and any personal advice comes after the scope and fees are agreed in writing.
How much does a financial adviser cost in Brisbane?
Initial advice typically starts from about $5,500, depending on your situation and complexity. Ongoing advice is typically 1% a year of the funds we advise on. Every fee is set out in writing in your Statement of Advice before you commit, and we'll quote you upfront. How our fees work.
Highlights
Curious what advice from us looks like? Leaf through an example Game Plan, told as a short picture story. It uses a made-up family, not a real client.
Real life examples from our client meetings
Pick a situation like yours and step through what happened.
Real client situations, with names and details changed for privacy. Client comments are their own words, shared with consent. General information only, not personal advice, and not a guarantee of any outcome.
Money guides for Brisbane
Good financial planning starts with understanding. Our education library answers the questions Brisbane people ask most, in plain English, with sources. New this week:
- Defence super explained: ADF Super, MSBS and DFRDB
- The First Home Super Saver scheme, explained with a worked example
- Aged care costs explained: how fees, the RAD and the DAP work
- Pay off the mortgage or put more into super? A worked example
- How to pay off debt: a simple plan, with a calculator
- Income protection insurance, explained in plain English
Prefer to talk it through? Meet our financial planners in Brisbane city.
Bring us what you’ve got.
Book an appointment with one of our advisersOr call 07 3262 6585, or text Chloe.