Effective ways to donate to charity

With the festive season fast approaching, giving back becomes front of mind for many of us. Those with children or younger family members also start to think about how to use this time of year to teach our loved ones that much joy comes from what you give and not what you receive. Read more

Elston Explains: Estate Planning

It's important to revisit your estate plan every now and then, and to dovetail it with your financial plan. Elston Strategy Adviser Ben Greenwell explains the importance of estate planning in this video. Read more

Ben Greenwell shortlisted for the ifa Excellence Awards 2023

Strategy Adviser Ben Greenwell has been named as a finalist in the ifa Excellence Awards 2023 for SMSF Adviser of the Year. These awards recognise the best and brightest individuals across Australian Independant advice. Read more

The $3 million question

Ever since the Federal Government announced that there would be a new tax on super, the big question has been, who is this going to affect? In this article, Elston Strategy Adviser Dean Ireland explains what the DIV296 entails and how it may affect you. Read more

Elston Explains: Diversification

We all know that diversification is important when it comes to investment. But is it possible to be too diversified? Elston co-founder Peter McVeigh talks us through how diversification can affect performance and help to manage risk. Read more

Witch insurance do you need?

Halloween can be a spooky time of year. Especially if you don’t have the right personal insurance. To help you choose the right cover, we’ve put together a quick guide on the different types of personal insurance you might want to consider. Read more

Cyber-snakes and how to resist their charms

Unlike real snakes, cyber snakes are quite charming. They offer to help you. They promise great riches. They pretend to be someone you know and trust. Read more

Elston Explains: SMSF

A lot of Australians have their super in a pooled fund. But many people have made the transition out of their industry or retail super fund and set up a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF). Senior Wealth Adviser Tim Mclaughlan explains why. Read more

Elston Explains: Succession Planning

Stepping away from your business can be difficult. In this video, Peter McVeigh explains why it's important for all businesses to have a succession plan in place early. Read more