Hickman & Ritchard Financial Planning

With more than 30 years' experience in financial services, Principal Advisers Geoff Hickman and Shaun Trimnell-Ritchard have established a reputable financial advisory firm based on loyal and trusting relationships with their private wealth clients. This second-generation business was founded by Geoff and Shaun's fathers, Jim Hickman and Peter Trimnell-Ritchard, who were both well-known and highly regarded advisers in their profession.

Regardless of where you are in life, everyone can benefit from sound financial advice from a qualified professional. Whether you are just starting out, saving from your first home, or planning for retirement, an effective financial strategy can help you to reach your goals sooner.

At Hickman and Ritchard Financial Planning, our goal is to simplify your finances and help minimise any existing debts so you can develop a manageable budget and savings plan.We believe in sharing our knowledge and empowering our clients to make smarter decisions about money because making certain financial decisions can impact other areas you may not have considered.

Despite the often-volatile nature of investment markets, investing remains one of the most effective ways to grow your wealth over the long term. Investing is a central feature of any wealth creation strategy.

An effective investment strategy provides the opportunity to grow your wealth beyond what's possible through term deposits or fixed interest; however, it requires an understanding of investment principals, how markets work, and your tolerance towards risk.Investments need to be managed and monitored to ensure they remain on track as your goals and objectives may change over time.

You insure your car and your home, but few things are more important than your family and your ability to make a living. Unfortunately, with life's twists and turns, unexpected illness, injury or worse can strike at any time. Personal insurance is an essential part of any successful financial plan.

Retirement should be the start of a new chapter in your life, perhaps the most exciting of all, yet the transition can be challenging. There are many things to consider, such as how you will spend your time and how to make your money last as long as possible. Regardless of what retirement looks like to you, the key to making your vision of retirement a reality is to plan, save, and invest carefully before reaching your retirement years.