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

Certified 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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ATO reveals common rental property errors from data-matching program

ATO reveals common rental property errors from data-matching program

Recent results from the data-matching program identified issues around the reporting of rental income and claims for capital works and depreciating assets. 

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New SMSF expense rules: what you need to know

New SMSF expense rules: what you need to know

If you manage a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), recent changes to tax rules for certain fund expenses may affect you and the fund.

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Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

The draft legislation aims to modernise the luxury car tax by tightening the definition of a fuel-efficient vehicle and adjusting the indexation rate.

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Treasurer unveils design details for payday super

Treasurer unveils design details for payday super

The government has released further details about the design of its payday super policy including an updated super guarantee charge framework. 

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6 steps to create a mentally healthy and vibrant workplace

6 steps to create a mentally healthy and vibrant workplace

It’s estimated we spend a third of our life at work. It may even be more if you run your own small business. From working overtime during the week to catching up on paperwork on the weekend, having enough time to get everything done is a challenge for most small businesses.

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What are the government’s intentions with negative gearing?

What are the government’s intentions with negative gearing?

Both the Treasurer and the Prime Minister have confirmed that Treasury is exploring changes to the contentious policy.

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Small business decries ‘unfair’ payday super changes

Small business decries ‘unfair’ payday super changes

The seven-day payment window and closure of the ATO’s clearing house are expected to disproportionately impact smaller employers.

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The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

Check out the The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

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Time for a superannuation check-up?

Time for a superannuation check-up?

The new financial year has begun, and with it have come some important changes to superannuation from 1 July 2024. With these changes coming into effect, it’s a good time to give your super a check-up.

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Investment and economic outlook, September 2024

Investment and economic outlook, September 2024

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook.

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Economic slowdown drives mixed reporting season

Economic slowdown drives mixed reporting season

Many Australian companies are still battling economic crosswinds and headwinds. 

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ATO stats show continued growth in SMSF sector

ATO stats show continued growth in SMSF sector

The ATO’s June quarterly statistical data on the SMSF sector has been released and has revealed continued growth.

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What are the government’s intentions with negative gearing?

What are the government’s intentions with negative gearing?

Both the Treasurer and the Prime Minister have confirmed that Treasury is exploring changes to the contentious policy.

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A new day for Federal Reserve policy

A new day for Federal Reserve policy

What the Federal Reserve's policy shift means for rates. 

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Age pension fails to meet retirement needs

Age pension fails to meet retirement needs

New research has found most Australians believe the age pension is insufficient to fund their retirements, with larger superannuation balances and access to professional financial advice linked to higher levels of financial well-being instead.

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ASIC extends reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements

ASIC extends reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements

ASIC has extended the reportable situations relief and personal advice record-keeping requirements on the same terms until October 2029.

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The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

Check out the The Leaders Who Refused to Step Down 1939 - 2024

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ATO encourages trustees to use voluntary disclosure service

ATO encourages trustees to use voluntary disclosure service

The ATO is encouraging SMSF trustees to use its voluntary disclosure service to inform it early if a contravention has occurred.

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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

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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