Financial Counselling

What is a Financial Counsellor?

A Financial Counsellor is someone who works, without a conflict of interest, as a negotiator and an advocate, on behalf of people who are at financial risk.

They provide a unique type of service, combining a variety of traditional roles such as a social worker, solicitor and accountant into a personalised ‘counselling’ situation. They treat the concerns of the client in a holistic manner, viewing their social and health issues, alongside their financial problems.

Financial Counsellors in NSW are accredited with the Financial Counsellors’ Association of NSW (FCAN). There are strict rules as to who can be a Financial Counsellor, the main ones being that they must hold no allegiance to the credit industry and act solely out of interest for the well being of the client. Their services must also be provided free of charge.

ANI's financial counsellor is based in Tamworth and travels to Armidale regularly. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with our Financial Counsellor simply call 02 6701 8212 during office hours.
 

The Financial Counsellor is able to provide services free of charge due to funding from the NSW Department of Fair Trading.