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Top Smart Moves to Manage Wealth: Don’t Let The Taxman Raid Your Legacy!

by Matt Hale

“You can’t control what happens, but you can control how you react.” When Epictetus dropped this wisdom bomb centuries ago, he couldn’t have imagined Victoria’s brutal 650% probate fee hike. But his point hits harder than ever: while we can’t stop the government’s cash grab, we can outsmart it. The Harsh Reality Check Let’s cut […]

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June 2024 Financial Market Update: Key Insights and Analysis

by Marcus Boadle

Welcome to the Rising Tide Market Update for the June quarter of 2024. In this blog, we’ll examine the global stock market’s performance using the Vanguard High Growth Index Fund as a proxy. We’ll provide commentary on market movements, highlight an interesting chart, and focus on a notable stock. Market Performance Overview The June quarter […]

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Matt Hale

Senior Financial Planner, Director

Matt Hale, Senior Financial Planner at Rising Tide Financial Services, Melbourne.

With more than 12 years of experience within the financial planning sector, Matt brings a wealth of
knowledge and experience across a wide range of services. Diligent, dedicated and determined, Matt is
never afraid to ask the difficult questions and his ultimate goal is to help them make the best decisions
for their financial future.

Known best for his straightforward approach and easy going nature, Matt is a strong advocate for
‘telling it like it is’, and he believes the best outcomes are achieved when clients are fully informed
about all of their options.

In his role as Director, Matt is responsible for the strategic decision making and future planning of the
business, and as head of the financial planning team, he takes great pride in mentoring the rising stars
of Rising Tide Financial Services.

Matt can support you with:


  • Financial Planning

  • Superannuation

  • Insurance & Wealth Protection

  • Salary Sacrificing

  • Wills

  • Investment Planning & Advice

  • Debt Reduction

  • Home Loans

  • Tax Minimisation

  • Borrowing to Invest

  • Asset Protection

Away from the office, Matt is a passionate AFL fan and a diehard Carlton supporter. To him, financial planning is about more than just dollars and cents – it’s about creating a good relationship with money and protecting your freedom to say ‘yes’.

Get in touch with Matt today!

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