| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised Representative Qualifications | ||||
| RG 146 | 1 | 2 | ||
| SMSFs (A recognised accreditation must be completed) | ||||
| Securities | 3 | 3 | ||
| Standard Margin Lending | ||||
| Limited Advice | ||||
| Self Managed Superannuation Funds: | ||||
| • Open / Close SMSFs | ||||
| • Advice on existing Superannuation (contributions, pensions) | ||||
| • Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements | ||||
| Class of Product Advice: | ||||
| • Superannuation | ||||
| • Basic Deposit Products | ||||
| • Managed Investments | ||||
| • Securities | ||||
| • Personal Insurance | ||||
| Full Advice | ||||
| Strategic and Financial Product Advice: | ||||
| • Superannuation | ||||
| • Managed Investments | ||||
| • Securities | ||||
| • Personal Insurance | ||||
| • Basic Deposit Products | ||||
| • SMSFs | ||||
| • Standard Margin Lending | ||||
| Professional Development | ||||
| Product Accreditation | ||||
| Professional Development Program including SMSFs | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Preferential Pricing for External Training Courses | ||||
| Advice Support | ||||
| Advice Templates | ||||
| Compliance Support | ||||
| Compliance Audit | ||||
| Policy & Procedures | ||||
| Technical including SMSFs | ||||
| Product Research | Subsidised | Subsidised | ||
| Marketing & Communications | ||||
| Tailored Support | ||||
| Newsletters and Market Updates | ||||
| Digital Marketing Support | ||||
| Practice Development | ||||
| Business Efficiency and Practice Coaching | ||||
| Human Capital Support | ||||
| Technology (System & Processes) | ||||
| XPlan Licence Subsidised | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| Xplan Advice Templates | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| Xplan Support and Help Desk | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| Workflow Modules | ||||
| Data Feed Management | ||||
| Customisation – Tools/Thread, Processes, Templates | ||||
| Revenue Management | ||||
| Processing | ||||
| Basic Reporting |
1. Completion of accreditation in financial planning, superannuation is required
2. Accreditation required for T1; plus personal insurance, managed investments and securities is required.
3. Additional accreditation required for full advice.
4. Travel costs may be incurred.
This table is for comparative purposes only. Please contact Capstone for further information to address your specific needs. Information valid as at October 2018.
Source Accounting
“Capstone made everything so easy by providing all the templates and support we need which makes me feel comfortable that I am in good hands with my licensee. I would highly recommend Capstone to any fellow Accountant."
Maven Accounting
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Financial Planit
“I joined Capstone Financial Planning in 2003 as I was looking for a Group that could offer a high level of independence and freedom that came from not being institutionally owned."
Willow Wealth Management
“Compliance support and feedback is crucial to our business. The Capstone team are always there to assist us in improving and providing best advice and best practice standards. Their input is always positive and constructive."
Nicholson Financial Planning
“I would happily recommend Capstone as a licensee to other advisers. The Capstone staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and they are genuinely committed to meeting their advisers' needs. I feel very secure in the knowledge that I have Capstone backing my business.”
Acquire Strategic Advisers
“Capstone’s support has been exceptional and consistent from the time our business made the transition. Capstone is continually trying to enhance their service offerings to their advisers, at both the higher level, and more specific lower levels within our business. They are an exceptional licensee and lead from the front.”
Nett Assets
“I can highly recommend Capstone for planners seeking an independent licensee that’s not in your face but provide quality support services. Their service and support is second to none and has allowed us to concentrate on providing our clients with a premium level of service.”
Paradigm Principle
“Having been with Capstone for a number of years, one thing that really stands out is their willingness to help and can do attitude. These are qualities we really appreciate.”