Testimonials

We met with an adviser from one of the big institutions, but he couldn’t give us the right advice or comfort in transferring our UK Pensions across. The Empire team gave us exactly that. But it didn’t end with simply transferring across our UK Pensions – we now have a clearer understanding of our financial options, and in addition to the pleasing results from the transfer of our UK Pensions, have received solid guidance around our GESB West State and other Australian super funds, tax planning and have entered into the investment property market with Empire’s guidance.

Empire have always exceeded my expectations with their knowledge, assistance and accessibility. It’s one less thing that we now need to worry about – our goals are now identified and addressed and the key is to focus on work and make sure that the right amount of money goes to the right places. All our plans have been based on very conservative investment return figures. Anything above that now becomes a bonus, not the key to success or otherwise.

As school teachers, we both had GESB accounts and had been to lots of seminars over the years. The advisers at Empire helped make sense of it all and fit it into our situation, and we’ve been very impressed with their knowledge of how to make GESB work for us and the service they provide.

Empire were very thorough and explained in detail exactly how and what was required with regards to set up of our SMSF along with insurances for myself and my husband, to make sure we were well covered for the future. I felt immediately that I could trust them with my finances.

Raymond gives clear easily understood explanations for his advice and isn’t pushy – his style of communication instils trust in his company. Just keep on doing what you are doing.

We are happy with the fact that Empire reviewed our goals in detail and put forward a strategy to achieve those. They have been prompt with responses to our queries and are easy to approach. They are professional, integral and friendly to deal with.

Everyone at Empire has been diligent, responsive, and matter of fact throughout the process. When any part of the process was to be activated it was carried out in a timely manner and I was fully informed of the work carried out. I feel they are a very capable, honest, and knowledgeable company in the profession they are involved in.

Empire have been my advisers for over a decade now. They’ve followed be along my journey from being a single, employed mechanical engineer, to a married man with a young family and director of significant engineering business.
Their financial advice is invaluable, their knowledge broad and their service first class. I refer them to my partners, staff and friends and have no hesitation in providing a strong reference for them.

We were astounded, relieved and totally jubilant when we received our strategy. As new migrants here, we always assumed that we would be behind and always playing catch up when it came to our superannuation and retirement. But Empire showed us how we could get everything that we wanted (an extension on our house within 5 years) and how to be hundreds of thousands better off in retirement, just by making small changes to our current savings plan. A total WIN / WIN. Thanks guys.

I have experienced a few different financial planning firms, and Ray and the team are ethical, knowledgeable and provide sound advice.  Not only is their service second to none, they don’t push you into anything you aren’t 100% in agreement with.  Being a client of Empire Financial Group truly is a top shelf experience – they are a cut above the rest!

Without a doubt, the insurance package Raymond put in place for me was what kept me financially secure for the 9 months I was off work. It allowed me to meet all my investment commitments and live comfortably while I recovered. Worrying about my finances was a stress I was glad I didn’t have while I sick.

Only eight months after putting my strategy in place I was shocked to discover that I had breast cancer. Having the right cover in place meant that during the long, tough treatment and recovery process I was not burdened with the added stress of wondering how I was going to pay the bills and repayments on my loans. My home and my investments were safe.

We were keen to invest in the property market and like a lot of people save some money on tax. The entire team at Empire have been fantastic. They showed us how we could use our super to buy the property, save tax by contributing money to the fund and pay it off in 7 or 8 years. They did all the set up of the funds, helped us transfer the money and introduced us to a property buyers agent to make sure we bought a good house. The service we’ve received has been outstanding and we continue to refer anyone who needs great advice to them.