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High-profile financial planner empowers clients through a unique
combination of mental wealth and mental health
A combination of life-balance skills and traditional financial planning is creating comprehensive
financial plans that are tempered with holistic, life-focused outcomes
SYDNEY, Australia – 2 April, 2009. Suren Pather, Co-founder and Director of MASU
Financial Management Pty Ltd., has shaken the traditional and empirical pillars of the financial
planning industry with a client approach that provides a unique mix of financial and life-skills
advice.
Heading up one of Australia’s leading boutique financial planning organisations, Suren believes a
holistic, almost spiritual approach to finance is vital – particularly in uncertain economic times.
“There is always a very personal aspect to financial planning,” says Suren. “Creating a sound
financial plan is, of course, critical, but it must be balanced with advice that incorporates mental
health and resilience, family values and broader social responsibility.”
Suren’s holistic approach to financial planning has made him a popular media commentator.
Appearing regularly on Fox Network’s ‘Your Money, Your Call’ – he is considered a pioneer in
the field and his views are becoming increasingly accepted across the wider financial community.
“Planners must offer more than simple number orientated advice to their clients,” continued
Suren. “This is not just my view - it is coming from the clients themselves. They want answers to
the big questions and regardless of their level of wealth; they want to understand the keys (and
skills) to a happy, more fulfilled life.”
Putting this balanced approach into practice, Suren created Sumo Events Management Pty Ltd –
an organisation specifically charged with the creation of forums, events and seminars that
empowers attendees to seek this balance in their lives.
Held each quarter, they provide a unique combination of financial and holistic advice and include
presenters who excel in their respective fields. Topics can range from managing the global
financial crisis, to removing financial disturbances and mental resilience. For more details see
“Our goal is to provide a greater balance in our clients’ lives that will not only enhance their
approach to financial matters, but to the world at large,” added Suren.
For those that seek only traditional financial advice, MASU also provide what may be the most
cost competitive financial plan ever offered.
Considered a first in the industry, Financial Advice Online (FAO) is an on-line service that allows
users to secure a comprehensive financial plan for a fraction of normal planner costs.
You simply complete your details via an online ‘Virtual Consultation’ and an FAO Adviser will
provide a full written financial plan which includes full implementation and on-going
management for 12 months.
“FAO supports the Government’s initiative of providing across the board affordable financial
advice,” continued Suren. “As important, the advice you receive from FAO is unbiased and
comprehensive in its scope.”
The FAO service has been positioned at a cost of only $79 for a single or $99 for a couple. For
“We understand people have different values and needs,” concluded Suren. “If we can help
provide a balance in a one client’s life or allow another to secure their financial position at an
affordable cost, then we have achieved our goals.”
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