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Financial Services Guide

The Financial Services Guide explains who provides our financial services, the advice and products we are authorised to offer, how fees and commissions work, and what to do if you have a complaint.

Last updatedVersion 25.0 · 1 November 2025
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About this guide

Our FSG is provided in two parts and both must be read together. Part 1 explains Count’s licensing arrangements and the obligations that apply across its authorised representative network. Part 2 contains information specific to our practice and adviser.

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Financial Services Guide - Parts 1 and 2

Version 25.0 · Effective 1 November 2025 · 12 pages · PDF

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Please read the complete FSG before deciding whether to obtain a financial service from us. If the summary on this page differs from the FSG, the FSG and your signed service documents take precedence.

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The financial services provider

Financial services are provided through Altias Private Wealth Pty Ltd, trading as EEA Advisory (ABN 91 649 047 585, ACN 649 047 585), Corporate Authorised Representative 1286337 of Count Financial Limited (ABN 19 001 974 625), the holder of Australian Financial Services Licence 227232.

Count authorises our adviser and practice to provide the financial services described in the FSG. Count is responsible for those authorised services and maintains professional indemnity insurance arrangements that comply with the Corporations Act.

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Your adviser

AdviserBenjamin Venter
Authorised Representative338460
Emailben.v@steadwell.com.au
Phone+61 (0) 414 918 956

Benjamin Venter has worked in financial planning since 2008 and is authorised to provide the products and services listed below. His registration details are available through ASIC’s Financial Advisers Register.

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Authorised services and products

Benjamin Venter is authorised to provide advice about:

  • basic deposit products;
  • life insurance;
  • government debentures, stocks, and bonds;
  • managed investment schemes;
  • retirement savings accounts;
  • securities;
  • superannuation; and
  • standard margin lending.

Recommendations are generally limited to products on Count’s Approved Product List. A product outside that list may only be recommended if it meets Count’s selection and approval requirements.

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Advice documents, fees, and remuneration

Depending on the service provided, you may receive:

  • a Statement of Advice, setting out personal advice, the reasons for it, and relevant fees and remuneration;
  • a Record of Advice for certain further or limited advice; and
  • a Product Disclosure Statement describing a product’s features, fees, benefits, and risks.

Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the work. We will explain and agree the method and actual amount with you before starting work for which you will be charged. The FSG also explains possible insurance commissions, referral arrangements, and other benefits.

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Important disclosures

Not independent

We are not independent, impartial, or unbiased. Personal advice is generally aligned with Count’s Approved Product List, and we may receive commissions for life insurance products and non-monetary benefits such as training and educational seminars from product providers.

The FSG includes more information about conflicts of interest, referral arrangements, Count’s related-party relationships, privacy, and the complaints process.

If you need the FSG in another format, email ben.v@steadwell.com.au or call +61 (0) 414 918 956.

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The information on this website is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether it is appropriate for you before acting on it.

Before making a decision about a financial product, consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and seek personal advice where appropriate. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance, and returns are not guaranteed.

Our Financial Services Guide contains information about our services, authorisations, remuneration, conflicts, and complaints process. Please read it before deciding whether to obtain a financial service from us.

We are not independent, impartial, or unbiased. The reasons for this are explained in our Financial Services Guide.

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Altias Private Wealth Pty Ltd trading as EEA Advisory · ABN 91 649 047 585 · Corporate Authorised Representative 1286337

Authorised by Count Financial Limited · ABN 19 001 974 625 · AFSL 227232