Oxlade Financial - Independent Financial Advisers

Voting officially closes at 5pm this Thursday 3 September for the Financial Standard FS Power 50 list for 2026.

The Power 50 list sets out to recognise advisers who are doing an exceptional job of demonstrating the importance of financial advice, and our very own Mark O’Flynn is on the shortlist.

If you can spare 1 minute to vote for Mark we’d greatly appreciate your support to help get him on the top 50 list!

You can vote here: https://www.financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

Decades of saving is a hard habit to break. For many people approaching or entering retirement, the switch from accumulation to spending is as much a mindset shift as a financial one.

In this article Mark Grasso shares his top tips for managing and enjoying this transitional period.

How to flick the switch from accumulation mode to spending mode Decades of saving is a hard habit to break. For many people approaching or entering retirement, the switch from accumulation to spending is as much a mindset shift as a financial one. With the right plan and the right support, it's one you can make with confidence.

Mark O’Flynn has been shortlisted for the Financial Standard FS Power 50 list for 2026. The Power 50 list sets out to recognise advisers who are doing an exceptional job of demonstrating the importance of financial advice, and who take exceptional care of their clients.

Naturally we think Mark is very deserving of a spot on the final list, he’s had a big year already.
Alongside doing a tremendous job of leading and mentoring our team, he was named as the FAAA CFP of the Year, has spoken at numerous industry events, and has overseen free educational series for a range of Brisbane employers, making sure that we contribute to improved financial confidence and literacy.

To make the final list of 50, Mark now needs votes! We would be incredibly grateful for your support.

If you have a moment, we would really appreciate a moment of your time to vote for Mark.

You can vote here: https://www.financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

Congratulations to Mark O’Flynn who has been named Finalist in Executive of the Year category of the Australian Wealth Management Awards.

These awards celebrate leading businesses and professionals who want to shape Australia’s wealth management sector.

We are very proud to see Mark named in these awards. Mark has helped shape a culture at Oxlade where we stand firmly in our clients’ corner, guiding them through complexity with confidence and clarity.

His client care and commitment shapes how we think and operate at Oxlade, and we are delighted to see his work reflected amongst a very high calibre of other Executives who are also doing great work for the profession.

The new financial year is typically a great time to look at your financial position and the year ahead, but this year is shaping up to be more important than usual.

With changes to investment properties, superannuation contributions, negative gearing, capital gains tax and the implementation of the Div 296 Tax, now is a great time to seek financial advice & review your strategies and plan.

We’re excited to welcome Sam Israel, our new Office Manager, to Oxlade Financial.

Sam brings a decade of experience in the financial planning industry, along with a strong background in client service, operations, systems, and team support.

More importantly, she brings a passionate, professional, and highly organised approach to making sure our clients feel looked after and that the details behind the scenes are handled with care.

We’re so pleased to have Sam as part of the Oxlade team, and we know our clients will benefit from the experience, professionalism, and warmth she brings to the role.

Welcome, Sam!