Michael Driessen

GDA Financial Services Pty Ltd

Platinum

22 Yrs Experience

Hobart, TAS 7000

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With over 20 years of experience in financial planning, I’ve been helping professionals, self-funded retirees, and small business owners make confident, informed financial decisions since joining GDA in 2007.

I hold a Master of Financial Planning, am a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), and an SMSF Specialist Adviser—credentials that reflect my commitment to delivering strategic, personalised advice with integrity and clarity.

My approach is holistic and client-focused, covering investments, superannuation, retirement planning, family wealth protection, and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). I’m passionate about simplifying complex financial matters and empowering clients to achieve long-term peace of mind.

As a proud member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, I’m dedicated to helping people gain financial clarity and build a secure future.

In 2024, I was a finalist in the Adviser of the Year Awards and GDA received an Outstanding Achievement Award for Financial Planning Practice of the Year. The awards were held by the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia. I have been recognised as one of the top 10 financial planners in Hobart1

1 top10financialplanner.com.ai/Hobart-financial-planners

Superannuation
Insurance Protection
Retirement & Pension
Self Managed SuperFunds
Aged Care
Complex Investments
Socially Responsible
Small Business Advice
Tax Strategies
Growing Assets

We offer an initial consultation at no cost to you. This meeting is designed as a relaxed, obligation-free opportunity for us to get to know each other. We'll learn more about your goals, circumstances, and how we might be able to help.

Following this conversation, if we believe we’re a good fit, we’ll outline the next steps and provide a formal Letter of Engagement. This document will detail the scope of work and our fee structure, tailored to your specific needs.

5.00 May 2016

Michael Explains Things Very Clear and easy to understand always positive and as always got a good story to tell

5.00 April 2016

Michael has provided us with excellent advise from our initial investments. One of his excellent skills is no variance in that advise over the full period he has handled our superannuation and other requirements. We have never had any doubt in recommending him to our family and friends.

5.00 March 2016

Despite him being a Hawthorn supporter (and us seeing things only in black and white) Michael has taken us under his wing. We are not smart on the money front but have total confidence in the way he manages our Fund. The regular meetings keep us well informed and re-enforce our trust in Michael and his firm, GDA

4.00 March 2016

I have the utmost confidence in his management of our fund. Our association over the last eight years has been most beneficial. Always available and willing to offer advice.

5.00 March 2016

Michael has a relaxed and pleasant demeanour at reviews . He is knowledgable , thorough , responds promptly to any queries and whilst prepared to venture a future opinion is cautious . I have full confidence in him as my advisor . Richard . 7015 . 72 yo