Self Managed Super

Take control of your own super fund

A Self Managed Super Fund gives you direct control over how your retirement savings are invested — but it also comes with significant responsibility. We help you decide if an SMSF is right for you, and guide you through every step if it is.

What is an SMSF, and is it right for you?

An SMSF is a private superannuation fund you run yourself, with up to six members (typically family members). Unlike industry or retail super funds, you are both the member and the trustee — meaning you're responsible for the fund's investment decisions, compliance obligations, and annual reporting.

SMSFs suit a specific type of investor. They work well for people with larger super balances, who want direct control over their investments, and who understand — or are willing to learn — the compliance obligations involved.

Potential advantages of an SMSF

  • Direct investment control — shares, ETFs, direct property, bonds, and more
  • The ability to hold business real property (your own commercial premises) inside super
  • Estate planning flexibility — reversionary pensions, binding nominations, and multi-member structures
  • Potential for lower fees at higher balances compared to retail funds
  • Consolidated management of super for couples or family groups

What we help you with

  • Assessing whether an SMSF genuinely suits your balance, goals, and risk profile
  • Explaining the trustee obligations and ongoing compliance requirements clearly
  • Helping you understand SMSF investment rules and restrictions
  • Reviewing investment strategy requirements under SIS legislation
  • Coordinating with your SMSF administrator and accountant
  • Reviewing existing SMSFs for compliance gaps or opportunities

The risks — and why advice matters

SMSFs are not for everyone. The ATO takes SMSF compliance seriously, and penalties for breaches can be severe — including fund disqualification and significant tax consequences. Before establishing an SMSF, it's essential to understand exactly what you're taking on.

Our role is to give you a clear, unbiased assessment of whether an SMSF is the right vehicle for your retirement savings. If it is, we help you set it up correctly. If it isn't, we'll tell you that too.

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