Financial Advisers in South Australia
Find registered financial advisers in South Australia. All listings verified against the ASIC Financial Advisers Register.
How to choose a financial adviser
When choosing a financial adviser in South Australia, start with three checks: confirm their ASIC registration is current, review their listed qualifications (Diploma of Financial Planning is the entry-level standard; CFP® and similar designations indicate further study), and read their Financial Services Guide before any meeting. Most advisers in this region operate under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) granted to a licensee — that licensee is named on each listing. The licensee carries professional indemnity insurance and is the entity you would contact through external dispute resolution (AFCA) if a complaint arose. Initial consultations are usually free; ongoing fees apply once you sign a Statement of Advice covering the agreed strategy.
- Adelaide428
- Norwood56
- Parkside46
- Unley43
- Dulwich41
- Kent Town40
- Wayville38
- North Adelaide25
- Rose Park24
- Mount Gambier18
- Eastwood14
- Goodwood11
- Payneham11
- Port Adelaide11
- Mile End10
- Glenelg North9
- Port Augusta8
- Glenelg7
- Port Lincoln7
- Beulah Park6
- Prospect6
- Mount Barker5
- Nuriootpa5
- Mawson Lakes5
- Camden Park5
- Flinders Park5
- Highgate4
- Myrtle Bank4
- Glandore4
- Victor Harbor4
- Walkerville4
- Strathalbyn4
- Keswick4
- Tanunda4
- Golden Grove4
- Morphett Vale3
- Cumberland Park3
- Jamestown3
- Torrens Park3
- Naracoorte3
- Black Forest3
- Gawler3
- Frewville3
- St Peters2
- Millswood2
- Tonsley2
- Port Pirie2
- Fullarton2
- Hahndorf2
- Renmark2
- Berri2
- Clare2
- Modbury2
- Magill2
- Adeliade2
- Sheidow Park2
- Lockleys2
- Millicent2
- Unley Park2
- Hallett Cove2
- Murray Bridge2
- Port Noarlunga2
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a financial adviser is registered?
All registered financial advisers in South Australia appear on ASIC's Financial Advisers Register at moneysmart.gov.au. Each entry shows the registration number, current authorisations, qualifications and any disciplinary history. Confirm the registration is 'Current' before engaging — checking is free and the register is updated by ASIC.
What's the difference between a financial adviser and a financial planner?
In Australia both terms refer to the same regulated role under ASIC. A 'financial planner' typically holds a Certified Financial Planner® designation through the Financial Planning Association. Both must be listed on the ASIC Financial Advisers Register and meet the same Best Interests Duty under the Corporations Act.
Are initial consultations with financial advisers free?
Most financial advisers in South Australia offer a free initial consultation — typically 30–60 minutes — to discuss your goals and whether they can help. You do not pay anything until you receive and sign a Statement of Advice. Ongoing fees vary by adviser and the complexity of the advice.
What should I bring to a first meeting with a financial adviser?
Bring recent payslips, super statements, mortgage and loan balances, insurance policies, your will and superannuation beneficiary nominations, and a written list of goals. The adviser uses this to complete a fact-find. They cannot give personal advice without understanding your circumstances — incomplete information leads to generic, less useful recommendations.