Brenton Tong

BComm, Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning

Adviser since: 2005

Brenton takes a calm, guidance-focused approach to financial planning, helping clients feel informed and supported as they make important decisions. His advice is transparent and ethical, backed by strong technical knowledge and a clear fee-for-service model. As an experienced adviser and active industry contributor, he is committed to giving clients clarity and direction for long-term confidence.

Contact

Level 13 447 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

More about Brenton Tong

When it came to acquiring a lifestyle underpinned by financial security, Brenton decided to challenge the limiting beliefs he grew up hearing in Sydney, “People like us can’t do things like that.” Instead of accepting those words as a reality, Brenton rewrote the narrative for himself, proving that with the right knowledge and mindset, financial independence is achievable for anyone.

Brenton’s passion for financial education ignited early, thanks to a supportive commerce teacher who encouraged him to engage with the Australian Financial Review. Together, they discussed financial concepts in a way that made complex topics accessible and actionable, laying the groundwork for his future career.

Investment Style

Today, Brenton carries that same approachable and educational style into his work with clients, ensuring they fully understand the financial strategies that will help them achieve their goals. His clear and relatable communication style has also made him a sought-after media commentator, including regular appearances in the Financial Review.

Consistently ranked as one of Sydney’s top financial planners by Adviser Ratings, Brenton stands out for his commitment to ethical financial advice. He believes strongly in separating the right financial advice from commissions, ensuring his clients’ best interests always come first. As the cornerstone of Financial Spectrum’s philosophy, he’s built the company to firmly reject commissions, providing clients with advice that is transparent, unbiased, and tailored to their unique goals.

Personal Life

When Brenton isn’t helping clients achieve their goals, he focuses on maintaining a fulfilling and balanced personal life. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, tending to their farm, embarking on family camping adventures, and embracing his adventurous side by participating in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. For Brenton, life is about setting goals, working hard to achieve them, and making room for the experiences that truly matter.

Specialties and Areas of Expertise

Strategic financial modelling
Budgeting and cash flow management
Tax minimisation strategies
Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) strategies
Superannuation and SMSF
Transition to retirement strategies
Share investment
Property investment
Mortgage and borrowing
Insurance analysis
Estate planning and asset protection
Business and investment structuring
Business advisory and succession planning
Cash flow management and budgeting for business owners

Professional Standards You Can Trust

Qualifications and Memberships

Professional qualifications

Master of Business Administration (in progress)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Law)
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
Registered Tax (Financial) Adviser

Memberships and associations

Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner programme (FChFP)
Senior Associate Member, Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSA)
Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)
Association of Financial Professionals
Responsible Investment Association of Australia
Accredited trainer for financial advisors
Contributes to the Continuing Professional Development syllabus for Kaplan