Going beyond advice and into action, so the future you want feels closer than it ever has.
Building real wealth is rarely about a single decision. It is about hundreds of decisions, made consistently, in the right order, and aligned to what matters most to you and your family. As a strategic financial adviser and trusted wealth advisory firm in Sydney, we sit alongside families and professionals, bringing structure, strategy and accountability to your cash flow, investments, tax position, superannuation and estate planning, so that every part of your financial life works together rather than in isolation.
Our role is collaborative and complementary. We enhance, not replace, the work of your accountant and lawyer, project-managing the specialists around you so that all your financial and advisory services are joined up and nothing falls through the cracks. The result is clarity, confidence, and more time to focus on your career, your family and the things you care about.
The tools of financial planning are just tools. The real work is understanding how you and your family relate to money, where that serves you and where it quietly holds you back, so that good choices are made consistently – especially when the world feels uncertain. As wealth management advisers committed to holistic financial planning, our approach is built on patience over prediction, structure over speculation, and calm over constant action.
A family office, without the overheads.
For families and family companies stewarding significant capital, the priority shifts from building wealth to preserving it, growing it sensibly and passing it on well. Our virtual model brings institutional rigour and governance, without the cost of building one in-house.
Who We Work With
Family business owners
Owner-operators balancing the business, personal wealth and the eventual transition out of it.
Pre-retirees and retirees
Those approaching or in retirement who want their super and savings working together for a confident future.
High-net-worth families
Families with significant wealth who want their investments, tax and estate planning coordinated, not managed in isolation.
High-income accumulators
Strong earners who want a deliberate system for turning income into lasting wealth.
C-suite executives
Senior leaders with complex remuneration and little time who want their wealth handled with the same rigour as their career.
Private investors
Individuals who want a disciplined, goals-based approach to building and protecting their portfolio.
My only regret is not having met Michael and his fabulous team years ago. Retaining Family Wealth Advisory was the best financial decision my family ever made. Michael’s advice is considered, well documented and easy to understand – his team are an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Paresh Khandhar SC
BarristerWe engaged Family Wealth Advisory to manage and grow our superannuation funds and feel as though a weight has been taken off our shoulders. The advice and excellent service received exceeded our expectations and we finally have a realistic plan to grow our wealth now and in the future.
Bruce and Liz Guthrie
Michael is not just a financial adviser. He is a trusted presence in our family, a coach and confidante. He listens, motivates and guides us to align our goals so we do not go backward but always forward. We cannot imagine a more reliable and trustworthy advisory team.
Dr Alen and Ana Bielich
Professionalism, passion and integrity sums up Family Wealth Advisory in three words. The feedback we consistently receive from our clients is that they are very well looked after by the Family Wealth Advisory team and delighted with the high quality service they receive. We continue to highly recommend Family Wealth Advisory to our clients.
Mark Pinhorn
Director, HYD AdvisoryMichael and the team at Family Wealth Advisory have developed a wealth management strategy strongly grounded in the fundamentals and accurately reflecting our evolving needs. I have found them a pleasure to work with, responsive and very professional in their approach to managing our wealth.
Simon Benjamin
Partner, Advisory, Ernst & YoungMike and his team have been extremely professional in handling our finances over the last few years. Mike has given us the peace of mind we had been seeking from a financial adviser for some time. His breadth of knowledge paired with his integrity are exemplary. We are so pleased to entrust our savings with Mike and his team.