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  1. Terry_w

    Mentor - Dip of Fin. planning

    Law is a profession and allows you to work in a wide range of areas - estate planning, SMSF, Finance, taxation etc are related to financial planning. Yes, you could study law at several universities by online mode. You could also do the diploma of the LEC which is part of the University of...
  2. Terry_w

    Mentor - Dip of Fin. planning

    There is no course that prepares people well for the industry, but there are minimum education requirements to be able to operate: Mortgage broker = Cert IV in mortgage broking (might as well do the Diploma as this is becoming standard now). Financial Planning = Diploma in Fin Planning (RG146...
  3. Terry_w

    Mentor - Dip of Fin. planning

    FPA? Financial Planning Association? I know they are pushing courses to try to get people to 'certified financial planner CFP' status. Just a way for them to make money I think. to do this I think you may need some sort of degree first. Kaplan markets to the masses. I did my course through...
  4. Terry_w

    Mentor - Dip of Fin. planning

    Well that depends on what you want to do. The RG146 is needed to work in the industry. Once you are in as a financial planner people wouldn't care so much what your qualifications are. A degree will take 3 years and cost $25k plus. A RG146 Diploma would take a week and cost $1500. A degree...
  5. Terry_w

    Mentor - Dip of Fin. planning

    You don't list the provider. If you just want to become a financial planner the first step would be the RG146 course. You then have to find a company willing to take you on. Starting up on your own would cost you around $20,000 pa and would not be feasible without experience and a large...
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