PRINCIPAL ADVISER | Andrew Gaston

EXPERIENCE
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Andrew has been Managing Director of Accord Financial Strategies & our Licensee Accord Financial Solutions since their inception in May 2008.
Andrew started work in the Financial Services Industry in 1981 with the Reserve Bank of Australia in Adelaide, working  his way up to Deputy Manager Cash Services for South Australia and the Northern Territory.
In 2000, Andrew moved into the financial planning industry and now works with a range of clients from students, mums and dads through to company executives.
BIOGRAPHY
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Andrew’s ability and enjoyment of working with people from all ages and backgrounds was fostered by accompanying his mother on her District nursing rounds and doing odd jobs for her patients. It was further developed throughout his working life as well as actively working in various committee roles, including Tennis, Pigeon racing, Outside School Hours Care group and Ethical Adviser’s Co-op Board.
Andrew married Stephanie in 1987, their son, Curtis arrived in 1991 and daughter, Erin in 1995. Andrew is a keen gardener and has the garden patrolled by ducks and chickens. Enjoys a good red wine (shiraz) while cooking his favoured “one pot stew”.
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AUTHORISATIONS
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Andrew is authorized to provide advice on the full range of services listed below as per the Licensee :
  • Centrelink advice;
  • Ethical Investments;
  • Gearing strategies;
  • Life, Total & Permanent Disablement, Trauma, Business Expense and Income Protection insurance;
  • Redundancy;
  • Responsible Investments;
  • Retirement planning & strategies;
  • Superannuation, including rollover and contribution strategies;
  • Wealth Creation; and
  • WorkCover Compensation Payments
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Authorised Representative No: 229292
Accord Financial Solutions Pty Ltd (AFSL 323379)
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Find out more about my Responsible Investment Certification from RIAA (link

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning);
  • Certified by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia;
  • SMSF Specialist Adviser (SMSF Association)
  • Associate Diploma in Accounting;
  • Associate Diploma in Banking & Finance;
  • Diploma of Management;
  • Margin Lending and Geared Investments Accreditation
  • FASEA National Exa

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Certified by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia;
  • SMSF Association
  • Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants; and
  • Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment