Economic uncertainty, complicated superannuation and tax laws, and even more complicated scams mean Australians need to plan for their futures like never before.  However, it was only three years ago, financial planner numbers in Australia were close to 30,000.  Today that number is heading very quickly toward 18,000 and many are predicting it will go far lower.

This means countless clients have had the valued relationship with their trusted financial planner severed and others who would like and need good financial planning, now have nowhere to turn.

And yet, Lawmakers have never asked good financial planners (the ones actually talking to clients) what is needed to turn the tide in enabling an industry to effectively serve the needs of every Australian.

If you are a financial planner who is fed up with being kicked around, or if you’re a client who has had their trusted relationship with your financial planner taken away, or even if you are someone who might like to use the services of a professional financial planner in the future, I implore you to sign this petition now.