Perth Financial Advisors. Since 1977.

The Value of Financial Advice…

Most people don't usually need more financial information. They need someone to cut through the noise, make sense of where they stand, and help them build a plan that actually reflects their life.

That's what good financial advice does. It grounds decisions in values and priorities - not generic benchmarks - and gives you the clarity to move forward with confidence. Less second-guessing. Less complexity. More momentum toward the retirement and lifestyle you're working toward.

And it doesn't stop at the plan. The real value shows up over time, in the ongoing conversations, the course corrections, the clear head when markets become uncomfortable, and the support to see it through.

Financial Advisors in Perth: What sets Westmount apart?

Westmount Financial has been helping Perth families navigate the complexities of personal finance for over four decades - through periods of growth, crisis and structural change - and across every phase of the economic cycle.

Every client engagement starts in the same place: understanding what you're genuinely trying to achieve, then building a clear path forward that is robust enough to hold up - and flexible enough to adapt. Clear and transparent advice that keeps your long-term interests where they belong.

RICK MAGGI Managing Director, Certified Financial Planner®Born in Canada, Rick Maggi, owner of Westmount Financial, is an active Financial Advisor / Financial Planner with over 35 years experience. As a private consultant, Rick’s aim is a simple one - to provide effective problem-solving solutions and ongoing support to his clients, while minimising unnecessary complexities and jargon. Rick’s broader goal is to help ‘financial advice’ evolve into a more approachable profession that all Australians can access with relative ease and confidence, regardless of personal wealth or income,Rick Maggi (Westmount Financial) is based in the Perth CBD, Western Australia.

Rick Maggi | CFP® | Managing Director

Our services include…

  • Retirement Planning & Ongoing Support

  • Superannuation (including ‘Fund Health Check’)

  • Investment Strategies

  • Wealth Management

  • Tax Efficiency

  • Estate Planning

  • Goal Setting / Mentoring

Retirement on the Horizon?

If retirement has been on your mind lately, you probably already know what the upside looks like - travel, passions you've set aside, and the freedom to live life the way you’ve imagined.

But alongside that excitement is the harder question - the one most people carry quietly - whether the numbers actually support it.

That’s the conversation worth having. Whether you’re planning for full retirement or simply considering a shift to part-time, a clear-eyed look at your financial position won’t just sharpen your balance sheet. It will give you something more valuable: the confidence to move forward on your own terms.

Mid-2026: Time to Revisit?

Markets don't move in straight lines - and 2026 is proving that in real time. The rapid rise of AI, persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, the Iran conflict and rising oil prices are creating a complex backdrop. Add the recent Federal Budget to the mix - with changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and superannuation - and the picture gets more demanding still.

In this environment, a long-view perspective isn't just reassuring - it's a genuine edge.

Successfully navigating the next few years will take thoughtful planning and a steady hand. Working with an experienced Financial Advisor keeps you on track, helps you adapt as markets shift, and ensures that your long-term goals remain firmly in view - whatever the headlines say.

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