Springwood office
Financial advice in Daisy Hill, done well.
Great Advice works with Daisy Hill clients from our Springwood office at Shop 1/50 Chatswood Rd. This page is for pre-retirees and retirees who want a named adviser nearby for retirement planning, superannuation, Age Pension guidance, aged care planning, investment advice, SMSF strategy, or insurance advice.
Free first meeting. No obligation.
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Retirement
Retirement planning
When you can retire, how much you'll need, how to turn super into reliable income.
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Super
Superannuation advice
Fund selection, contribution strategies, TTR, consolidation, downsizer contributions.
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Age Pension
Age Pension guidance
Eligibility, assets & income tests, Centrelink applications, structuring strategies.
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Aged care
Aged care planning
RAD/DAP strategy, family home decisions, means-tested fees, Support at Home.
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SMSF
SMSF strategy
Whether an SMSF is right for you, setup, pension phase, wind-up advice.
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Insurance
Insurance advice
Life, TPD, income protection, trauma cover. Fee-based, no insurer ties.
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Investing
Investment advice
Portfolio construction, retirement income strategies, ETFs, tax-effective investing.
Process
How we work with you.
Four steps, clear at every stage. The first two are free so you can decide whether we're the right fit before any money changes hands.
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Free
Step 01
First call.
We talk about where you are and what you want to achieve. No cost, no commitment.
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Free · 60-90 min
Step 02
Discovery meeting.
A proper sit-down at our Springwood office, or video if you prefer. Still no charge.
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Quoted fee
Step 03
Your written plan.
A specific strategy with projections, recommended actions, and a fee you agree before we start. Plain English throughout.
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Annual
Step 04
Annual reviews.
We check in every year and adjust for changes in your life, the rules, and the markets.
The first two steps are free, no commitment. You're never on the hook until the written plan is on the table.
Fees in plain English
Quoted up front, no surprises.
Retirement plan, one-off
$3,500 – $6,500
Ongoing advice
0.5% – 1.0% / year, or fixed fee
Simple one-off (super review, Age Pension application)
Less, quoted case by case
Every fee is quoted in writing before any work starts. If it doesn't stack up for your situation, you walk away at no cost. We don't take commissions on super or investment advice.
The benchmarks
The numbers, not the marketing.
Plain numbers beat marketing claims. Here are the actual benchmarks a couple in south east Queensland is working against when we build a retirement plan together.
| Benchmark | Single homeowner | Couple homeowners |
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| ASFA comfortable retirement | ~$52,000 / yr | ~$73,000 / yr |
| Super balance at 65 for 'comfortable' | ~$595,000 | ~$690,000 |
| Age Pension, maximum fortnightly (Mar 2026) | ~$1,180 | ~$1,778 combined |
Sources: ASFA Retirement Standard, Services Australia Age Pension (March 2026 indexation). Figures rounded; actual entitlements depend on your full financial position.
Why us
Why clients choose us.
Experience
16+
Years advising from Springwood.
Working with families across Brisbane south side, Logan, and the Gold Coast since 2010. Most clients stay with us for the long run.
See George's profileReviews
From 58+ Google reviews.
A perfect rating from clients across south east Queensland. Plain advice, plain English, no jargon-shield between you and the numbers.
Read the reviewsFees
$0
Commissions on super or investments.
Fee-based only. Every fee is quoted in writing before any work starts. If it doesn't stack up for your situation, you walk away at no cost.
See the fee breakdownAlsoAQF Level 8 credential · Code of Ethics compliant · AR of Akumin AFSL 232706 · Springwood office, free parking
Meet your adviser
George Iacovou
- AQF Level 8
- Code of Ethics
- AFSL 232706
Most of my work sits in the decade before retirement. The decisions you make in that window shape what life looks like after work, so I take them seriously and explain the trade-offs in plain English.
You pay me directly, not the products I recommend. The first two meetings are free, and if your situation doesn't need ongoing advice, I'll tell you that on the first call.
Where we work
Local to Daisy Hill, across south east Queensland.
Most Daisy Hill clients meet us at the Springwood office. It keeps the process simple: easy parking, a named adviser, and video meetings when travel is not practical.
Springwood office
Shop 1/50 Chatswood Rd, Springwood QLD 4127
Ground-floor office with free on-site parking. Use the directions link below to open Google Maps.
Get directions to our Springwood office
Coverage
Nearby suburbs we also serve.
Use the closest suburb page, or start from the full areas hub.
Where is your office if I live in Daisy Hill?
Our office is Shop 1/50 Chatswood Rd, Springwood QLD 4127. Daisy Hill clients usually meet us there, with phone and video meetings available when that is easier.
What suburbs outside Daisy Hill do you cover?
We work right across south east Queensland: Springwood, Shailer Park, Rochedale South, Underwood, Slacks Creek, Loganholme, Cornubia, Meadowbrook, Eight Mile Plains, and Rochedale, plus the broader Brisbane southside and the Gold Coast. Most clients come to the Springwood office, but video meetings are available if that's easier for you.
What happens at the first meeting?
It's a conversation, not a sales pitch. You tell us where you're at financially, what retirement looks like in your head, what worries you. We listen, ask questions, and either suggest a way we can help (with a written fee you agree before any work starts) or we tell you honestly that you don't need a full plan right now. The meeting is free and takes 60 to 90 minutes. No obligation to continue.
How much does financial advice cost?
A retirement plan is typically $3,500 to $6,500 one-off. Ongoing advice services are either 0.5% to 1.0% of managed assets per year or a fixed annual fee. Simple one-off advice (super review, Age Pension application) is cheaper. Everything is quoted in writing before any work starts. If the numbers don't stack up for you, you walk away at no cost. See our full fee breakdown for detail.
Do I need a lot of super to work with you?
No. We work with people across a range of balances. What matters more than your super number is whether you've got real questions about retirement and want a proper plan. If your situation is very simple (small super, full pension, no investment properties), we'll tell you honestly that MoneySmart and Services Australia can probably answer your questions and you don't need us. If there's any complexity, advice usually pays for itself.
How are you licensed, and what products can you consider?
Great Advice is an Authorised Representative of Akumin Financial Planning Pty Ltd, AFSL 232706. We are fee-based, do not receive commissions on super or investment advice, and can consider products from the approved product list where they suit the advice. You receive the scope and fee in writing before proceeding.
Can I meet by phone or video if I am in Daisy Hill?
Yes. Most Daisy Hill clients either come to the Springwood office or meet by video. If travel is difficult, call first and we can talk through the practical options.
How often will we meet after the first year?
If you choose ongoing advice, we schedule at least one formal review each year and meet sooner when something changes, such as retirement, inheritance, aged care, health, or major Centrelink changes.
When you're ready
Let's look at this properly.
Two free meetings, no pressure, a quoted fee in writing before anything else happens.
Areas we serve
Looking across the corridor?
Start with the full areas hub for nearby south-side and Logan pages, or call the Springwood office if you are not sure where your suburb fits.
