Trusted Since 1986

Empowering you to achieve financial success and security.

Our team of experts creates customised financial plans tailored to your unique goals, providing a roadmap to financial security and freedom.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 47 Google reviews

What our clients say.

4.9
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Kevin Ziebell
January 2024

"Momentum's knowledge and experience is first class and has provided us with the long term financial security we require in our retirement. We have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for an exceptional financial adviser."

★★★★★
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Paul Antoniadis
November 2023

"Our family has grown and prospered thanks to the care and attention of the team at Momentum Wealth. They took the time to understand our unique circumstances and goals. Paul Huggins is a true professional."

★★★★★
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Brian Whitehead
September 2023

"The team at Momentum Wealth are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and are meeting my ongoing needs very well. I look forward to following their guidance for many years to come."

★★★★★
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Sandra Mitchell
March 2024

"After years of feeling overwhelmed by our finances, Momentum gave us total clarity. Robert walked us through everything with patience and expertise. Life-changing advice delivered with genuine care."

★★★★★
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David Nguyen
February 2024

"Cheng has been outstanding in helping us structure our SMSF. His attention to detail and proactive communication gives us complete confidence. Highly recommend the entire team."

★★★★★
MW
Margaret & Tom Walsh
December 2023

"We have been clients for over 15 years and the service has never wavered. Momentum genuinely cares about our financial wellbeing and it shows in every interaction."

★★★★★
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$2.2B+
Funds Under Advice
32,000+
Clients Across Australia
38+
Years of Experience
2
Melbourne Offices
AFA
Association of Financial Advisers
Member
FPA
Financial Planning Association
Member
AFSL
Licensed Adviser
No. 454895
Hamilton Chase
Corporation Partner
Since 1986
ASIC
Registered Adviser
Compliant
BDO
Top 100 Advisers
2023

Certainty in complicated times.

At Momentum Wealth Management we take the time to understand your unique situation, life goals and the way you want to live into the future. There is no "one strategy fits all" in our financial planning playbook.

Plan, Protect, Prosper

Our experts create customised financial plans tailored to your unique goals, providing a roadmap to security and freedom.

Bespoke Financial Strategies

Your financial strategy will be bespoke to your goals and outcomes — designed around your life, not a generic template.

Financial Health Checks

We're constantly monitoring the market to ensure your goals remain achievable through any economic environment.

"Financial security isn't a dream or a wish, it's a goal, and we help you achieve it."

— Paul Huggins, Director

What working with us
actually feels like.

Get Your Time Back

Stop spending weekends worrying about money. We handle the complexity so you can focus on living.

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Sleep Soundly

Know your family is protected and your future is secure, no matter what the market does.

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A Partner for Life

Not just a one-time plan. We stay with you through every life stage, review, and change.

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38+ Years of Expertise

We've navigated every market cycle since 1986. That experience protects your wealth when it matters most.

A clear comparison of how we work
versus the alternatives.

We're not the only option for your wealth — but we believe we're the right one for clients who value clarity, independence, and long-term partnership. Here's how we compare.

Feature M  Momentum Wealth Industry Super Funds Robo-Advisers
Independence Independently owned. No product sales targets, no parent company. In-house advice limited to that fund's products. Algorithm-driven, no human accountability.
Advice Scope Holistic — investments, super, SMSF, retirement, tax structuring, estate, insurance, aged care, Centrelink. Limited to your account with that fund. Investment allocation only.
Fiduciary Duty Legally required to act in your best interests under our AFSL — your goals drive every recommendation, in writing. General advice only in most cases — no personal Best Interests Duty owed. General advice only.
Fee Transparency Flat-fee or fixed engagement model. Fully disclosed before you commit. No hidden commissions. Bundled into your super fees — hard to isolate the true cost. Percentage of assets, often with platform layers on top.
Adviser Continuity You work with the same adviser long-term. Every adviser has a clear succession plan. Different person every call. No adviser.
Track Record 38+ years advising Australian families with measured, documented client outcomes. N/A N/A
Qualifications Degree qualified with industry-leading qualifications in SMSFs, Investments, Aged Care, Tax & Social Security. Call-centre advisers, varying qualifications. No human adviser.
Personalised Strategy Goal-focused with considerations given to tax, social security, risk management and legacy aspirations. Generic to fund membership. Risk-profile questionnaire only.
Accessibility 24-hour call back if calls are not answered immediately. Same-week email response guaranteed. Queue-based contact. Chat/email only.
Technology & Reporting Modern client portal, live performance reporting, secure document vault. Member portal only. App-based, no strategy layer.
Independence +
Momentum Wealth
Independently owned. No product sales targets, no parent company.
Industry Super Funds
In-house advice limited to that fund's products.
Robo-Advisers
Algorithm-driven, no human accountability.
Advice Scope +
Momentum Wealth
Holistic — investments, super, SMSF, retirement, tax structuring, estate, insurance, aged care, Centrelink.
Industry Super Funds
Limited to your account with that fund.
Robo-Advisers
Investment allocation only.
Fee Transparency +
Momentum Wealth
Flat-fee or fixed engagement model. Fully disclosed before you commit. No hidden commissions.
Industry Super Funds
Bundled into your super fees — hard to isolate the true cost.
Robo-Advisers
Percentage of assets, often with platform layers on top.

Meet your advisers.

Paul Huggins
Paul Huggins
Director & Lead Adviser
38+ Years Advising

Paul has been advising clients since 1986 and brings nearly four decades of experience across wealth creation, retirement planning, SMSFs and tax-effective financial strategies.

LLB Comm M Int Tax B Ec Dip FP
Robert Syben
Robert Syben
Senior Financial Adviser
15+ Years Experience

Robert is a highly experienced financial adviser who specialises in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

CFP® B Bus (Financial Planning)
Cheng Qian
Cheng Qian
Senior Financial Adviser
10+ Years Experience

Leading our Wantirna office, Cheng has been providing personalised financial advice since 2013. He specialises in SMSFs and complex investment structures.

SMSF Specialist Adviser B Comm
Connor Semmens
Connor Semmens
Financial Adviser
5+ Years Experience

Connor combines strong technical expertise with a practical, client-focused approach. His experience spans investment strategies, superannuation and retirement planning.

BBus (Banking & Finance) Grad Dip Financial Planning

7 advisers & specialists  ·  Two Melbourne offices · Bentleigh & Wantirna

How it works.

Three simple steps to financial clarity — from your first call to long-term prosperity.

01
Discovery Call

Discovery Call

A relaxed, no-obligation 30-minute conversation with one of our advisers. We listen to your goals, understand your situation, and answer your questions — completely free of charge.

Free · No obligation
02
Your Personal Plan

Your Personal Plan

We analyse your full financial picture and build a bespoke strategy tailored to you — covering super, investments, debt, insurance, and retirement — all in plain English.

Tailored strategy
03
Ongoing Support

Ongoing Support

We implement your plan and stay by your side. Regular reviews, proactive communication, and adjustments as life changes — we're your financial partner for the long haul.

Long-term partnership
38+
Years of Experience

About Momentum
Wealth Management

Momentum Wealth Management delivers trusted, tailored and strategic financial advice. With offices in Bentleigh and Wantirna and in excess of $2.2 billion in funds under advice, we are here to assist in your Wealth Creation & Preservation.

At Momentum Wealth, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses to make informed financial decisions. Our team is committed to providing exceptional advisory services to help you build and preserve wealth.

01

Understanding Your Needs

We take the time to fully understand your current financial position and your life goals.

02

Creating a Strategic Plan

We integrate key components of wealth accumulation into your life — super, investments, debt, and retirement.

03

Keeping You on Track

We're your financial guides, providing the support you need to stay focused on the big picture.

Our Services.

Specialising in strategic financial solutions tailored to every stage of your financial journey.

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Superannuation

Secure Your Retirement

Stop leaving money on the table. We optimise your super contributions so your retirement savings grow faster with less tax.

Learn more →
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SMSF

Take Full Control

Invest in what you know — property, shares, or alternatives — with a Self Managed Super Fund designed around your goals.

Learn more →
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Debt Reduction

Get Out of Debt Faster

Turn years of repayments into months. Our structured debt plans free up cash flow and accelerate your path to financial freedom.

Learn more →
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Investments

Grow Your Wealth

A diversified portfolio that works while you sleep — aligned to your risk profile, life stage, and long-term ambitions.

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Insurance

Protect What Matters Most

If something went wrong tomorrow, would your family be ok? We make sure the answer is yes — without over-insuring.

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Retirement Planning

Design the Life You Want

A clear, number-backed roadmap to retirement — showing exactly when you can stop, what you'll have, and how to make it last.

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Aged Care

Plan for Later Life

Navigate the aged care system with confidence. We help families structure finances to fund quality care while protecting the assets left behind.

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Centrelink & Social Security

Maximise Your Entitlements

Many Australians miss out on thousands of dollars in entitlements. We make sure you receive every dollar you are eligible for.

Learn more →
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Tax Planning & Structuring

Keep More of What You Earn

Legally reduce your tax burden through smart structuring, contribution strategies, and timing — coordinated with your broader financial plan.

Learn more →

Real results, real people.

Every client story is unique. Here are a few examples of what becomes possible with the right strategy.

Retirement Planning
Retirement Planning

A couple in their mid-50s with scattered super accounts, no clear retirement date, and growing anxiety about whether they had enough.

We consolidated three super funds, restructured their salary sacrifice contributions, and modelled retirement scenarios at ages 62, 65, and 67.

$340K
additional projected retirement wealth
by optimising their existing super rather than chasing higher returns.
Debt Reduction
Debt Reduction

A family with a large home loan, two car loans, and a credit card they couldn't seem to pay off — despite earning a good income.

We mapped every debt, ranked them by after-tax cost, and built a structured paydown plan while redirecting freed-up cash flow into investments.

7 Years
off their mortgage
without changing their lifestyle — just redirecting money more efficiently.
SMSF Setup
SMSF Setup

A business owner wanting more control over his retirement savings and the ability to invest in direct property through super.

We established and structured a Self Managed Super Fund, navigated the compliance requirements, and built a diversified investment strategy.

$180K
in tax savings over 10 years
by holding commercial property inside the SMSF at the concessional tax rate.

Names and details are illustrative. Actual client results vary based on individual circumstances.

Ready to start your financial journey?

Book a complimentary, no-obligation call with one of our experienced advisors.

The Pre-Retirement Checklist

23 things to action in the 5 years before you retire. A plain-English guide to making sure nothing slips through the cracks before you stop working.

Is your super positioned correctly for the transition to retirement?
Have you stress-tested your retirement income against inflation?
Are your insurance needs about to change — and is your cover keeping up?
Could restructuring now save you tens of thousands in tax later?

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