Practical, personalised advice to help you make confident decisions about your money, lifestyle and future.
Tailored financial advice for real life.
Helping you make smarter financial decisions today, while building confidence for tomorrow.
Retirement | Investing | Financial Strategies
Personalised strategy
We create tailored financial solutions that align with your goals, values, and life circumstances. Your financial plan should be as unique as you are.
Global perspective
Our international experience brings broader insights into wealth management, investment opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies.
Long-term partnership
We build lasting relationships to guide you through every financial milestone and market shift, ensuring your plan evolves as your life does.
Ready to retire with confidence?
Achieving the retirement you’ve always wanted begins with thoughtful planning. Our guidebook provides clear, step-by-step advice to help you create a stress-free retirement, so you can enjoy the next chapter of your life with peace of mind.
CLEAR ADVICE. CONNECTED THINKING. PRACTICAL STRATEGIES
The way we approach advice
01
We see the whole picture
Super, investments, insurance,
retirement, debt, cash flow and estate
planning are considered as connected
decisions.
02
We make complexity understandable
We explain options, trade-offs and
recommendations in plain English, so
clients can make informed decisions and
feel safe in their financial future.
03
Strategy comes before product
We begin with the objective. Only then do
we consider the strategies, structures or
products that may support it.
04
Personal, not production-line
Clients deal with people who know their
story. Advice is built around the client, not
a standard template.
05
Education is part of the process
Knowledge creates better decisions.
Clients should leave each conversation
understanding more about their position.
06
A global and local perspective
Experience across markets, investment
management and business adds context
for clients with complex or competing
priorities.
Guidance on your super fund
HOW WE HELP YOU BUILD WEALTH, SECURE YOUR RETIREMENT AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Financial strategies built around your goals
01
Retirement Planning
Strategies
02
Cash flow
management
03
Tax Planning
and more
04
Estate & debt management
05
Cash flow
management
06
Financial modelling
Financial needs and situations
• Business owners
• People reviewing super and investments
• Australians seeking personal insurance
• Clients seeking a second look at previous advice
• People navigating complaints or financial recovery processes
• Clients locally and across Australia
Life stages and transitions
• Young professionals building wealth
• Couples and families
• High-income professionals
• Pre-retirees and retirees
• People receiving an inheritance or redundancy
• People selling a business or changing careers
Advice and strategy work
• Comprehensive Statements of Advice
• Retirement and pension strategies
• Superannuation restructuring
• Investment and wealth strategies
• Insurance needs analysis
• Cash-flow, debt and tax-effective strategies
• Inheritance, redundancy and lump-sum planning
• Ongoing advice and strategy reviews
Different people different stories different starting points
When the story is not straightforward
Some clients come to plan for the future. Others come because something has
already gone wrong.
• Reviewing financial advice histories
• Organising information and supporting evidence
• Understanding disputed advice or implementation
• Considering financial loss and super concerns
• Navigating AFCA complaint processes
• Working through recovery options and next steps
Client reviews
Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mat has been great, went above and beyond in assisting and organizing all my financial needs and requirements.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Mat Hallam from Abbrev8 Financial Planning has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our financial future. During a particularly stressful period in our personal circumstances, Mat provided not only expert financial advice, but also genuine reassurance and support that helped ease a lot of our stress and uncertainty. From the very beginning, Mat took the time to truly understand our situation, goals, and concerns rather than offering a generic approach. He immediately gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the process. Mat was always willing to take the time to help us work through decisions without ever making us feel overwhelmed or pressured. Having someone we could genuinely trust made an enormous difference and gave us a sense of stability when we needed it most.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was referred to Mat Hallam as part of the "service" we got for those that had suffered losses through First Guardian. I am wrapped that Mat is now "on my side". Mat has a calm and reassuring communication style, is a good listener, and has mountains of patience! I now feel confident that my finances and investments are in the best hands and that Mat will advocate for me in regards to my First Guardian complaint. If you are wanting honest and straightforward advice, please give Mat a call.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mat Hallam from Abbrev8 Financial Planning has been exceptional to work with. His financial advice has always been clear, professional, and tailored to my personal goals and circumstances. He genuinely takes the time to understand what you need and explains everything in a simple, easy-to-understand way. What impressed me most was his honesty, responsiveness, and attention to detail throughout the entire process. I’ve felt confident and well-supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Mat Hallam and the team at Abbrev8 Financial Planning to anyone looking for reliable and knowledgeable financial advice.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Constant communication and support leading to me being able to make informed decisionsPosted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The day I first realised how bad my financial situation was, was the day Matt Hallam (Abbrev8) called me and informed me about what was happening with my Super fund which was at AusPrac. I felt like I was going to throw up, all I could imagine was that I had no retirement savings whatsoever after so many years of working. Matt has been working with me since then and I have felt how individualised he is with his clients in the way he has been working with me. I would recommend Abbrev8 to anyone who wants financial advice. My journey is still going on but I see positive outcomes in the future thanks to Abbrev8. Thanks Matt Hallam and the Abbrev8 Team!!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolute lifesaver! Such a blessing to have found Abbre8. I cannot thank Matt enough for his incredible help. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, genuinely patient, and took the time to actually listen to my situation before recommending the perfect solution for me. Thanks to Matt, I saved a significant amount of money through a simple tweak that no one else had even thought to recommend. It is so rare these days to find someone who isn't just focused on making money, but is truly focused on the customer's best interest. Thank you, Matt! I will absolutely be recommending you to all of my friends and family.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After a nightmare of fake financial advisors and superannuation funds, it was an absolute breath of fresh air to speak to Mat Hallam. He is honest and caring, he has survived my moments of anger, not at him but directed to him in frustration. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have met Mat but would have preferred different circumstances. If you are looking for an honest and genuine person, Mat Hallam is the person for you. Thank you for everything you are doing to get my super back from First Guardian scammers and for always remaining calm even in my meanest moments. I think this man deserves 10 Stars out of 5!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Firstly, thank you to Mat and the team at Abbrev8 Financial for your amazing, unbiased advice and support throughout the entire process. I honestly couldn’t recommend the team at Abbrev8 Financial Services highly enough. They’re always at the other end of the phone or email, happy to answer any questions or put any doubts at ease. Would I recommend Mat and the team? That goes without saying. If you want a genuine team player in your corner, these are definitely the people you want on your team. Thank you again for all your tireless hard work and dedication — it’s truly appreciated!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came to know Matt from a phone call regarding my substantial loss through the NQ super collapse. Naturally after being scammed for a want of a better word…. I was extremely wary of anyone involved in financial management advisor roles.. over the past 6 months I come to understand how my super was vulnerable and Matt has helped per-sue those people. On top of that I now have engaged Matt to handle all my financial advice . Matt is very patient understanding taking as much time as necessary to make sure my wife and I understand what and why we are doing things with our super and where it is going. I cannot recommend Matt and abbrev8 highly enough. In a nutshell, “The best thing about the super collapse has been meeting Matt”
