Robert Chester

Adviser

Rob has worked in the Financial Services industry since 1994. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce, an Associate Diploma of Business (Accounting), Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and an Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

Robert previously held a senior position with a leading Australia Bank, and has extensive experience with Financial Planning strategies. His work history is varied and includes roles in mechanical engineering, business management, accounting, and now financial planning.

Robert believes in building a long-term relationship with his clients and understands the need to provide a holistic financial planning service.

He works closely with his clients to prepare and implement comprehensive risk management, investment, retirement and estate planning strategies that meet their lifestyle and financial objectives.

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"I have been a most satisfied client of Civic Financial Planning for the past 14 years and Tom Dawes has been my financial advisor for the past ten years or so. Tom has a vast knowledge of the financial world and consistently provides prompt, efficient and accurate advice in which I place a high level of trust. I have no hesitation in recommending Tom Dawes as a most helpful and friendly financial advisor who always gives his clients a personal and professional service. " Paul Taylor , Adviser - Tom Dawes

"Howard Kemp became Financial Adviser to my husband and I on retirement and since my husband’s death I have been very grateful to Howard for his guidance and advice concerning my financial situation. He answers my questions clearly and takes into account my wishes and comments and I have confidence in the decisions that I make. I trust Howard and appreciate his professionalism." June Falkner, Adviser - Howard Kemp

"Tom has been my adviser for ten years now. I find him very knowledgeable. His communication style is easy to understand and his advice is accurate. I have complete trust in him. " Glenda Anderson, Adviser - Tom Dawes

"David McKay has been my financial adviser for approximately ten years. During this period the stock market has had its ups and downs but that hasn’t really mattered, because David has adopted a long-term approach. There have been no get-rich-quick schemes; just good, sound, practical advice. Along the way I have benefited greatly from several tax-effective saving methods. Such techniques are common practice for an experienced financial adviser, but a mystery to the layman. Everyone should have a good financial adviser! ." Geoff Foster , Adviser - David McKay

"I have been a client of Tom Dawes since 2003 and since then we have formed a solid professional and personal rapport. We have a friendly and open client/adviser relationship based on Tom’s professionalism, competence and ability to respond to my needs. Tom is always available to answer my queries and his advice is well-researched, fully explained and delivered in a timely manner. Because of his performance over the years of our relationship, Tom has my complete trust." Greg Kennett , Adviser - Tom Dawes