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I found Greg to be a genuine, honest and helpful professional in resolving my future financial needs. 

– Marcia, Blackheath.

Greg is extremely knowledgeable about financial planning and is exceptionally skilled at explaining financial concepts to the layperson.  I have recommended Acumen Advisers to friends and colleagues. 

– Name withheld, Health Professional, Mosman.

We have been clients of Greg’s for almost 20 years after one of us attended a seminar he gave on Taxation and Superannuation.
Greg has consistently prepared very detailed and appropriate financial plans for us. He has assisted us with legal work required due to our relationship and negotiated both sudden changes due to physical failings, and the vagaries of Centrelink (for this we are greatly appreciative). Greg has also given public lectures for our small community group, Friends of Auburn Library Services (FOALS).

However, the best advice Greg gave us was to travel (which we wanted to do) early, rather than wait until later, when we may not be able to physically. This has changed our lives, we have completed 7 cruises and 2 non-cruise holidays based on this advice, and his careful management of our financial situation.

We have no hesitation in recommending Greg as a Financial Adviser and as a friend.

– Hazel Labka, Retired Nurse Manager & Dr. Deborah Neyle, Retired University Lecturer, Auburn.

I have been a client of Acumen Advisers since 1997. Greg has the ability to explain financial concepts with exceptional clarity. I value the understanding he brings to my finances and his desire to ensure that the advice he provides is entirely appropriate to my circumstances.

– N. P-L, Retired Medical Professional, Woolwich.

Before I met with Greg I thought I was “too small” a client and wasn’t really sure whether a Financial Adviser could help me. However, I found him to be very honest and open and good to work with. His advice has suited my circumstances and I recommend him to my family and friends.

– A. Amor, Single Parent, Melbourne.

It was a pleasure to work with Greg Lucas of Acumen Advisers, firstly in a professional capacity through his workshop for members of our community on financial aspects in the transition to retirement, and secondly on my personal financial planning needs and aspirations.  

Having heard somewhat negative comments about financial planners in the past, I had never approached anyone before, and  I was somewhat nervous. But Greg’s professional approach left me with no concerns.  He is not only well qualified and experienced, I also found his approach to be well considered and thoroughly professional.  He answered all my questions with no hesitation, and went out of his way to find the best approach to financial and estate planning that fitted for me at this stage in my life.  I certainly had no knowledge of some of the options he presented that were available to me.   

It is a pleasure to work with Greg, and I am glad that I have his support and expertise to help guide my own transition to life after work (dare I say it – life in my older age).

–    Peta Williams, Community Sector Manager, Musician & Composer, Springwood.

For anyone looking to retire or just worried about their future finances, I can highly recommend a chat Greg at Acumen Advisers. With friendly and clear advice they were efficient and so helpful, taking away any stress. Their follow-up gave me also, a great sense of a job well done.

–    Jules Francois, Artist, Summer Hill.

I have been working with Greg Lucas for over 10 years. I highly value his advice and make sure to consult him before any major financial decisions. I am always impressed with his insight and perspective. His strategies are sound and give me confidence I am making good decisions. He also often thinks outside the square and suggests alternatives I would not have considered. I have no hesitation in saying that my financial position is significantly better as a result of Greg’s advice.

– K.Sykes, Marketing Consultant, Lane Cove

“I cannot thank Greg enough for the advice and work he has done for our family over the years. His experience and expertise with all our financial matters has been fantastic. All his hard work has set us up for a great financial future.”

– Belinda Lavers, Graphic Designer, Wentworth Falls.

“It is with absolute pleasure that I have the opportunity to write this testimonial for Greg. From the very first conversation my husband had with Greg Lucas, he knew we were working with someone with real experience in the industry. That was back in 2002. His advice accurate.

When my husband died in 2013 Greg took control of everything that needed to be done, it made my life so much easier at the time.
It lets me sleep easy knowing my finances are in good hands.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Acumen Advisers to anyone who needs a truly qualified Financial Adviser.

– Ruth Hansard, Retired, Mount Gambier. S.A.

“My husband’s business bought a property from Greg’s family in the late 1990s and he and Greg always stayed in touch. I met Greg at this time, but did not appoint him as my Financial Adviser until my circumstances changed as a result of my husband being involved in a fatal car accident in 2006.

Given the unexpected nature of my husband’s passing, and having a young child at the time, I needed an adviser who would guide me, work with my accountant and solicitor and who would help in developing my understanding of financial matters (as my husband had extensive businesses).

My experience of Greg has been very positive. His support through some difficult business decisions has been so valuable. I didn’t want an adviser to tell me what to do. I wanted one who would work with me and all along it has been respectful, co-operative and easy. Sometimes also funny. It’s great having someone to think big picture, to take time to understand my life situation – and then attend to the details of it in a clear manner.”

– Anna B, Private Investor, Curl Curl.