Mitch is joined by Darren Newton in today’s episode. Darren is Director of Wealth Management West, a company that specializes in self-managed super funds. Wealth Management West is committed to acting in their client’s best interests and offers a wide range of services and advice to help secure your financial future.
Darren joins Mitch today to discuss the current state of super funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, common investments, and common ways people can misuse their SMSFs and the repercussions.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- How SMSFs are performing during the pandemic
- Putting people in control of their money
- Common investments Darren sees in SMSFs
- The current surge in precious mineral investing
- The risks of cryptocurrency investments
- The benefits of residential and commercial property investment
- What happens if a member dies?
- What to do if a business partnership dissolves
- The importance of estate planning
- The difference between the accumulation phase and the retirement phase
- What happens to your fund if you decide to go back to work?
- Darren’s commonly seen SMSF horror stories
- Serious repercussions of fund misuse
- What is the line between a complying and non-complying fund?
- Intelligent investment and asset assessment
- Changes Darren hopes to see in the next 10 years
- Why SMSF education is essential
- How AI systems are bringing down costs
- Understanding fees
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
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