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      • Income Protection Insurance
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Investment Philosophy

We pride ourselves on making a genuine, positive difference in our clients’ lives, guiding them to financial decisions that empower them to achieve their goals, and providing them and their families with security and peace of mind.

At Insurance Advisory Service, we are proud to be a family-run business with a 40-year legacy of trust, expertise, and personalised advice. Now led by Jo Brassett, Managing Director and Senior Financial Advisor, IAS continues to evolve while staying true to its core values. Our clients are an extension of our family, and this is reflected in the way we work; we build long-term relationships and provide tailored financial advice with integrity and care.

A successful investment strategy relies on a considered, consistent approach that is flexible enough to be tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. However, our essential investment philosophy always remains the same: It is goals-focused, balanced, disciplined, transparent and value-driven.

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Founded and operated by the Brassett family since 1973, Insurance Advisory Service (IAS) is a women-led advisory service specialising in bespoke financial and insurance solutions.

At IAS, our mission transcends numbers – it’s about helping you achieve your goals and protect your legacy. Our clients are businesses, families and individuals – all with their own unique goals and aspirations; we tailor our strategies and holistic advice accordingly. Together, we help you navigate the path to financial well-being and peace of mind.

AFSL Name: Insurance Advisory Service (NSW) Pty Ltd
AFSL Number: 234624

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Level 2, 273 Alfred Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
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North Sydney, NSW 2059
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