FPA launches pro bono service for flood victims

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13 January 2011
| By Caroline Munro |
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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is offering free financial advice to those affected by the Queensland floods.

The association has set up the Financial Planning Pro-Bono Referral Service to connect people with a local financial planner, the same service that was on offer during the Victorian bushfire catastrophe.

“We’re encouraging people affected by the floods and who want financial advice to call the referral service to ensure they get quality advice at a time when it is needed the most,” said FPA chief executive Mark Rantall (pictured).

“It is important to the FPA and our members to be able to support flood victims and the best way for us to do this is by providing free, professional advice to help people get back on their feet at a time when many are struggling to cope with the loss of homes, personal possessions and probably their financial records."

Flood victims seeking advice on their current financial situation can call 1300 626 393 or visit www.fpa.asn.au to arrange to speak with a financial planner free of charge.

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