About GPL Financial Group

About GPL Financial Group

GPL Financial Group (GPLFG) was established in 2002 to attend to the financial planning requirements of clients of GPL Partners’ clients. Over time GPLFG has grown its expertise to add Australian and international share advice, as well as providing a private client offering for those with sophisticated needs. GPLFG works with GPL Partners to provide a Self-Managed Superannuation advice and establishment service.

Advice process
Investment can seem easy during the good times, when the rising tide of enthusiasm lifts all markets. This can lead to excesses. Invariably, times of excess are followed by quieter times when over-priced investments come down to earth and losses can occur. GPLFG’s uses a tested investment process, which values investments on fundamentals such as earnings, the quality of their management and their competitive advantage within the market in which they operate. Using this process, we are comfortable avoiding over-priced investments, preferring instead to search for value in overlooked areas, or wait until better opportunities come along. Whilst not even the greatest investors in history have been able to predict the future, most of them share an understanding of the intrinsic value of an investment and the patience to find opportunities when they arise. At GPLFG, we apply the lessons learned over the decades, to provide our clients with a sound probability of success.

Along with building wealth comes the need to protect your current lifestyle and income. Our investment plan includes consideration of the protection required to maintain your current lifestyle, should unforeseen events occur.

Our Team

Travis Read

Certified Financial Planner

Travis Read has been providing financial advice for more than 25 years. He has a keen interest in investment markets and is able to provide advice on a wide range of investments including Australian and international shares, property, interest bearing investments and managed funds. Travis is an accredited Self-Managed Superannuation specialist and also has extensive experience with trust investment. Travis has a Bachelor of Commerce, The Diploma of Financial Planning, is a Certified Financial Planner and has completed additional post graduate studies in securities. He has successfully completed he FASEA exam.

Steve Wong

Financial Planner

Steve has been involved with financial services for more than 14 years. He has extensive knowledge of risk insurances and is a firm believer in prudent investment and diversification. He has a thorough approach to financial planning matters and likes to take the time to address any questions or concerns a client might have. Steve understands that no two client’s goals and needs are the same and he uses his considerable experience with advice construction and implementation to tailor the financial plan to benefit his clients.

Steve has A Bachelor of Business and Commerce from Western Sydney University and the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) from Kaplan.

He has successfully completed he FASEA exam.

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 ASIC continues crackdown on dodgy directors

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The corporate regulator has taken enforcement action against four company directors and 58 individuals for contraventions relating to company collapses.

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The fuel-efficient definition for the higher luxury car tax threshold should be limited to zero-emission cars only, the Australian Electric Vehicle Association has said.

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A proposed measure to deny deductions for the general interest charge has received the green light from a Senate Committee.

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Even though superannuation is designed for retirement, there are limited circumstance where you can access super early on compassionate grounds.

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Your individual total super balance as of 30 June each year impacts your ability to implement various super strategies in the following financial year.

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 The Tax Office has the tools and resources to uncover even the most elaborate schemes, a deputy commissioner has warned. 

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Financial Planning News

Up to 700k retirees could be paying more tax than they should: SMC

Up to 700k retirees could be paying more tax than they should: SMC

Lack of proper financial advice is costing hundreds of thousands of retirees in unnecessary taxes, the Super Members Council has said.

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Calls for clarification on NALI/E rulings

Calls for clarification on NALI/E rulings

The ATO needs to provide clarification on a number of issues in the law companion ruling dealing with NALI/E, the joint bodies have said.

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Australia’s economic growth set to recover in 2025

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GDP growth is set to gain momentum despite sticky inflation and high interest rates.

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The stringent rules applied to the definition of interdependency have again been highlighted in a recent private binding ruling.

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Division 296 deliberately deceptive

A senior financial services industry executive has labelled the Division 296 tax as political deception, seeing there has been no honest indication of who the impost will really affect.

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Five financial steps for the new year

Five financial steps for the new year

The start of 2025 is a good opportunity to take decisive financial steps.

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How to shift into pension mode

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Peakhurst Office
  • 732 Forest Road, Peakhurst NSW 2210
Oran Park Office
  • Level 2, 351 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570

Make a Complaint

The simplest way to resolve a complaint can be to discuss it with us by calling (02) 9579 4655. If we’re unable to address your concerns over the phone, you can lodge a formal complaint – find out how in the section below.

We’ll investigate your complaint and address your concerns as soon as possible. It is a legislative requirement for us to respond to you within 30 days of receiving your complaint.

At any stage you're welcome to contact your assigned Complaint Officer for an update on the progress of your complaint.

If you don’t receive a response to your complaint within 90 days for superannuation complaints or 45 days for complaints about financial advice received, or if you’re unsatisfied with GPL Financial Group’s response to your complaint, you may be eligible to take your complaint to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

AFCA provides fair and independent financial services complaint resolution that is free to consumers.

Mail: GPO Box 3, Melbourne VIC 3001
Call: 1800 931 678
Online: afca.org.au

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Wealth Creation

Wealth Creation involves strategic investing into growth assets over a period of time in order to achieve your financial goals.

When thinking about creating wealth, it is important to understand:

What investments are available
What level of investment risk are you prepared to take What is your anticipated time horizon the different taxation treatment associated with each strategy

A Financial Plan can help you achieve a clear direction and will take into consideration your current situation, goals and objectives, and change in line with your future circumstances.

A Financial Plan is your road map to financial success.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at financialplanning@gplfg.com.au

Retirement Planning & SMSF

As retirement nears, and you begin thinking about the retirement lifestyle you would like, your super comes more into focus.

Depending on when you plan to retire, you may start thinking about putting extra money into super, maximising your investments, balancing risk and return, and looking at your wealth protection needs.

And as you think about winding down from the workforce, GPLFG will work with you to manage the risk your super investments may be exposed to and protect the wealth you’ve worked hard to build.

Whatever your plans, maximising your retirement savings is essential-and the way you structure your finances can have a direct impact on how much you end up with down the track.

GPLFG can advise on the set up and investment advice in regards to managing your SMSF as well as handling all of your administration needs. Our intergrated software allows you to have direct secure internet access to real time reporting on your SMSF in regards to your investments. An SMSF allows you to gain full control over your superannuation wealth and give you a wide variety of investment choices.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at financialplanning@gplfg.com.au

Personal Insurance

Many individuals take all of the right steps and put in place sensible Wealth Creation strategies that will ultimately lead to financial independence at their target retirement age. Often the main threat to that objective being achieved is illness or injury that results in the individuals earning capacity being reduced or lost either permanently or for a period of time.

To protect against these events it is vital that personal risk insurance is in place. A detailed analysis of your current position and future objectives is required to accurately calculate the amounts you require and how the policies should be owned. Having your policies structured correctly will avoid significant unexpected tax consequences at a time when you need financial certainty and security.

A combination of Life Insurance, Total and Permanent Disability Insurance, Income Protection and Trauma Insurance will provide comprehensive protection against unforseen events.

We can assist you and/or your business in the following areas:

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at financialplanning@gplfg.com.au

Estate Planning

Estate planning is a specialised area that can involve many financial complexities. While no one intentionally leaves behind complications for their loved ones, countless families are burdened with the difficulties of an out-of-date will.

You can make sure it’s easy for your loved ones to receive what you leave behind. GPLFG will work in conjunction with you and your solicitor to ensure your assets will pass smoothly and tax-effectively to your loved ones.

Contact us today to discuss how we can work together: (02) 9579 4655 or email us at financialplanning@gplfg.com.au

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