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Proud moment for the team 👏 👏 Our very own Principal Financial Planner, Sheshan Wickramage recently spoke at the TaxAssi...
25/05/2026

Proud moment for the team 👏 👏

Our very own Principal Financial Planner, Sheshan Wickramage recently spoke at the TaxAssist Accountants Conference in Melbourne, sharing insights with a room full of accountants who are right at the coalface of helping Australians navigate complex financial decisions.

The session covered practical superannuation strategies, the upcoming Division 296 changes, and what people should be thinking about now to avoid traps and spot planning opportunities.

The conversation focused on practical super strategies, the upcoming Division 296 changes, and what people should be thinking about now to avoid common traps and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

With constant Budget changes and tax rules becoming more complex, it was a great reminder that the best outcomes happen when accountants and financial planners work closely together, turning legislation into clear, practical strategies that actually support real life goals.

If you have ever wondered how tax changes, super and long term planning all fit together, this is where good advice really counts.

Could the right advice be the missing piece in your long‑term plan? Now is a good time to start the conversation, because a well considered advice today can shape better outcomes tomorrow.

A good financial planner isn’t there to pick hot investments. They’re there to help you make better decisions when life ...
25/05/2026

A good financial planner isn’t there to pick hot investments. They’re there to help you make better decisions when life gets complicated.

Property sales. Inheritances. Family changes. Redundancy. Retirement. End of financial year. These moments carry real financial consequences and getting them right matters.

The real value of advice is clarity, structure and confidence. Turning complexity into a plan that actually fits your life. Could a financial planner be the missing piece that helps set you up for a more secure, worry‑free retirement?

Because you don’t need to be wealthy to benefit from a good advice, you just need a future worth protecting.



https://wickfinancial.com.au

Everyone makes money mistakes. May it be a missed tax lodgements, early super access or emotional investing during volat...
13/05/2026

Everyone makes money mistakes. May it be a missed tax lodgements, early super access or emotional investing during volatile markets.

The mistake isn’t the problem. What matters is the RESET.

High inflation, rising rates and market swings tend to expose rushed decisions. The reset isn’t about chasing losses or dwelling on regret, it’s about regaining control.

Financial setbacks aren’t failures. They’re part of real‑world investing.

Recovery is always possible, but acting early makes all the difference.

👉 If this resonates, it might be time to reset the plan.

The "Family Office" Illusion: Are You Getting True Value or Just a Distribution Channel?In Australia, the term "Family O...
12/05/2026

The "Family Office" Illusion: Are You Getting True Value or Just a Distribution Channel?

In Australia, the term "Family Office" has become the ultimate wealth management buzzword. But while everyone is hyper-focused on investment products, they are ignoring the single biggest threat to generational wealth and private wealth preservation.

J.P. Morgan just dropped their 2026 Global Family Office Report (surveying 333 family offices across 30 countries with $518 billion in collective AUM), and the findings are a massive reality check:
- 86% have no succession plan.
- 41% of business-owning families rank internal conflict as a top-three risk (double their peers).
- 57% say preserving family values, governance, and legacy is a strategic priority.

Yet, the infrastructure to actually do that? Still completely absent from most offices. The most sophisticated investors in the world have mastered every asset class except the one that determines whether any of it survives: The Family.

The harsh reality is that many "family offices" today are simply traditional professional services or product distribution models dressed in a bespoke suit. They aren't built to govern a family; they are built to cross-sell financial products and gather AUM.

A true family office doesn't just manage the balance sheet. It acts as an independent command centre. It focuses heavily on what actually keeps wealth intact across generations: conflict resolution, succession planning, objective manager selection, and financial education for the next generation.
When a family office is executed correctly, it is a structural moat around your legacy. When it is just a disguised distribution method, it is nothing more than an expensive, rebranded sales funnel.

If you were to audit your current wealth management setup today, what specific governance structures do you have in place to ensure your family's legacy survives the transition to the next generation?

The Hidden Cost of Scrapping Negative GearingIt’s a vital reminder that our property market is a complex, deeply interco...
30/04/2026

The Hidden Cost of Scrapping Negative Gearing

It’s a vital reminder that our property market is a complex, deeply interconnected ecosystem.

When we talk about changing tax rules, we have to carefully consider the knock-on effects. Here is a market dynamic that often gets lost in the headlines:

Currently, negative gearing motivates investors to hold onto properties that operate at a loss.

In a way, this system sees property investors subsidising rental costs in exchange for tax deductions. This helps keep vital rental stock affordable.

If these tax rules are altered or removed, the math changes overnight. Investors will generally face two choices:

1. Increase rents to cover the shortfall (putting even more pressure on an already stressed rental market).
2. Exit the market and sell up.

If investors exit en masse, the property market would need to undergo a significant crash for those homes to actually become affordable for everyday owner-occupiers.

Complex, long-term economic structures require careful, phased adjustments.

Pulling one legislative lever too quickly without preparing for the downstream impacts could result in a few very painful years for renters, investors, and homeowners alike.

April in Aussie finance used to mean two things: smashing way too many coffees and begging clients to do their tax plann...
27/04/2026

April in Aussie finance used to mean two things: smashing way too many coffees and begging clients to do their tax planning meetings early.

Then Donald Trump got back into office. Donald Trump and temporary April market crashes. Name a more iconic duo.

Let's check the scoreboard:
- April 2025: Tariffs on basically everyone. Markets freak out, tank... and then bounce right back.
- April 2026: Geopolitical drama drops. Markets freak out, tank... and now we're just sitting here waiting for the inevitable bounce back.

The man has single-handedly turned April into a scheduled flash-crash. It also created opportunities, especially around tax planning time. Every cloud and all that.

I'm already taking bets on what the temporary April 2027 meltdown will be caused by:
- Appointing himself as the head of the Federal Reserve via a 3 AM Truth Social post?
- Slapping a 200% tariff on European imports because a foreign leader critiqued his golf swing?
- Announcing the US Treasury is moving its cash reserves into a new Trump-branded meme coin?
- Threatening to ban a trillion-dollar tech company overnight because their CEO didn't invite him to dinner?

See you all in April 2027. Bring snacks. It's gonna be a bumpy ride.
Drop your wildest predictions for April 2027 below. Wrong answers only. 👇

Most business owners don’t lose money when they sell. They give it away.Not because the business isn’t good, but because...
24/04/2026

Most business owners don’t lose money when they sell. They give it away.

Not because the business isn’t good, but because the exit wasn’t planned early enough. The truth is, selling a business isn’t just a transaction. It’s a strategy, and timing matters.

Get it right and you can:
• Increase your sale price
• Dramatically reduce (or even eliminate) CGT
• Move large amounts into super tax‑effectively
• Turn the proceeds into long‑term, reliable income

Get it wrong and there’s no second chance.

Your exit deserves the same level of care as the business you’ve spent years building. If selling is on your radar, even if it’s still a few years away, these are exactly the conversations worth having early.

👉 Read the article below for a high‑level overview.

https://wickfinancial.com.au/exit-rich-the-financial-moves-that-separate-a-great-business-sale-from-a-missed-opportunity/

Our very own Sheshan Wickramage speaking at the Lifespan Financial Planning annual conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietn...
10/04/2026

Our very own Sheshan Wickramage speaking at the Lifespan Financial Planning annual conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Sheshan shared powerful lessons from the Wick Private Wealth Program, particularly around building a service model aligned to purpose rather than chasing a generic target market. A timely reminder that long‑term success comes from clarity, not complexity and planning matter just as much as ambition.

If this resonates and you’re serious about building an advice with purpose and scale, the Wick Private Wealth Program is designed for exactly that. Join the Wicklist today. Visit the website to find out more.

https://wickfinancial.com.au/

$15 a month feels harmless.$180 a year feels manageable.$8,000 over 20 years? That one hits a bit harder.Subscriptions d...
07/04/2026

$15 a month feels harmless.
$180 a year feels manageable.
$8,000 over 20 years? That one hits a bit harder.

Subscriptions don’t feel like a problem… until they are.

The average household is spending more, using less, and leaking wealth through forgotten direct debits. It’s convenient in the moment, but over time it can quietly chip away at your financial progress.

When we step back and line spending up with goals, the impact is often eye‑opening. Small behavioural changes, applied consistently, make a real difference over time.

When we take a step back and line spending up with what really matters, the results are often eye‑opening. Small tweaks, done consistently, can make a real difference.

If you’re curious what a fresh set of eyes might uncover in your own cash flow, visit the website below and join the WickList.

https://wickfinancial.com.au/the-true-cost-of-convenience-death-by-a-thousand-direct-debits/

Your 30s are your super advantage.The contributions you make now can outperform what you put in later. Thanks to time an...
26/03/2026

Your 30s are your super advantage.

The contributions you make now can outperform what you put in later. Thanks to time and compounding doing the heavy lifting. Even a small salary sacrifice today can mean significantly more at retirement.

📣 Call to Action: Log into your super, check your investment option, and see how much extra you could add.

To learn more, read the article below.

https://wickfinancial.com.au/your-30s-superannuation-playbook-how-to-build-wealth-while-you-sleep/

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