About SFR

Our history

Guiding your wealth journey with holistic financial advice

We’re dedicated to cultivating and protecting your wealth in the fullest sense of the word, offering multidisciplinary advisory services that not only empower your finances but also give you peace of mind in your life at large. Regardless of your family or business circumstances, regardless of your current fiscal position, we’ll help you conquer your challenges and celebrate financial freedom, whatever that means for you.

Our history

Guiding your wealth journey with holistic financial advice

We’re dedicated to cultivating and protecting your wealth in the fullest sense of the word, offering multidisciplinary advisory services that not only empower your finances but also give you peace of mind in your life at large. Regardless of your family or business circumstances, regardless of your current fiscal position, we’ll help you conquer your challenges and celebrate financial freedom, whatever that means for you.

Our values

We live by our values so you have
the financial freedom to live by yours

Integration

Securing your financial future requires a holistic, top-down perspective. This is why we offer integrated financial advice across the full spectrum of disciplines.

Integrity

We operate with uncompromising honesty and ethical standards, ensuring your financial plan is handled with the utmost transparency and respect.

Empowerment

We offer highly personalised advice that empowers you to make informed decisions that align with your financial goals and life aspirations.

Innovation

We adapt to the times, ensuring you’re benefiting from cutting-edge advice that protects your financial future without sacrificing your happiness now.

The leadership team

Introducing the guardians
of your financial wellbeing

Garth
Lovelace CFP

Managing Director

The Managing Director of SFR Advisory Group, Garth brings over 30 years of financial services experience. He is well-versed in various facets of financial services, including taxation, real estate, financial planning, and SMSFs. His proficiency in estate planning and role as the Managing Director of SFR Legal showcase his comprehensive financial knowledge.

Dean
Sampson CFP

Partner and Associate Director

Dean Sampson, Partner & Associate Director at SFR Advisory, has been a part of the company since 2002, boasting over 17 years as a Financial Planner. Dean’s clients cherish his honesty, loyalty, and deep knowledge. Specialising in Direct Equities, Superannuation, Portfolio Management, Aged Care, Centrelink, Estate Planning and Insurance, Dean plays a crucial role in the SFR Investment Committee. He is also a Registered Real Estate Representative to assist with property sales.

Lauren
Lovelace

Partner and Associate Director

Lauren, Partner and Associate Director at SFR Advisory Group, oversees the SFR Property department, bringing over 10 years of leadership experience in the property sector. Her background includes a triennial certificate, $90 million in sales transactions, and a managerial role at Colliers International for Residential Project Marketing and Sales. Lauren’s expertise extends to launching developments in offshore markets and leading SFR Group’s internal business operations, focusing on customer relations, technology, compliance, and marketing. Her efforts in integrating advanced global client relationship and marketing technologies position SFR Advisory Group at the forefront of offering opportunities across Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand.

Our qualifications and licences

The SFR difference

Our mission is to get you to a place where money is no longer a source of stress in your life

Unlike some other financial advisory services, we don’t overhype and overpromise. That’s because having absurdly large figures in your bank account doesn’t necessarily correlate with happiness. Instead, we’ll do our very best to remove money as a source of stress in your life so you can embrace the freedom you deserve.

  • All the financial advisory services you need, under one roof
  • Total transparency, and empowerment through education
  • Securing your future without sacrificing your freedom now
  • 20+ years of experience, and fully licensed in all areas
  • A thriving global network, offering lucrative opportunities

Our process

3 steps to kickstart your journey
to financial freedom
1

Booking

To begin, please call or email us. We’ll organise an in-person meeting at a time that suits you.

2

Meeting

We’ll go through all the ways we can improve your financial situation — no obligations.

3

Freedom

Now, we begin our journey together — growing your wealth and securing your future.