Friends With Money #240: Will getting financial advice pay off?

Hosted By

Tom Watson

Guests

Sarah Abood

Published

January 28, 2026

Considering seeking financial advice, but not sure what to expect?

We explore the process, the costs involved and what to look for in an advisor.

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Abood, chief executive of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), to run through some of the most frequently asked questions about financial advice.

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Benefits of financial advice

05:07 Is advice worth it for younger Australians?

12:14 How much does advice cost?

14:02 Finding the right financial adviser

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19:43 What to expect from the financial advice process

25:20 Final thoughts

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Tom Watson

Tom Watson is a senior journalist at Money magazine, and one of the hosts of the Friends With Money podcast. He's previously worked as a journalist covering everything from property and consumer banking to financial technology. Tom has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from the University of Technology, Sydney. Connect with Tom Watson on LinkedIn.

Sarah Abood

Sarah Abood is CEO of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). She has more than 25 years of experience working in the financial services industry, including nine years as CEO of Profile Financial Services. Prior to commencing as FAAA CEO, Sarah held the position of CEO at HOPE Housing Funds Management. She has also worked in senior change and transformation, and marketing roles for some of Australia's leading financial institutions. Sarah holds a BA from the University of Sydney, an MBA from Macquarie University (MGSM) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.