Growing up on a farm in Collie in the beautiful Southwest of Western Australia taught me about running a business and planning for the future from an early age. My dad ran the farm as well as owning the local real estate company meant that I could observe how hard work and perseverance paid off. I had the best teacher in this regard.

My parents taught their children about money from an early age. These are the same lessons that I pass onto my own children now. We were encouraged to buy our own cows and look after them. This only became an issue when my dad realised his 3 sons were on a path to have a bigger herd than him.

I was encouraged to move to Perth to study at university and once I had completed my Bachelor of Commerce, I applied for a job at Blueprint Wealth. This is still the only place I have worked since I left university in 2005 and this is because of the environment the company provides. Leaving university, I didn’t know that I would be a career financial planner but I naturally fell into the job. Having a interest in people and their lives has made this the perfect role for me. I enjoy helping people through financial decisions, but more importantly, I am concerned about how this impacts their overall lifestyle and enjoyment of life.

University was also the place where I met my future wife Robyn, who was on exchange from America. Fast forward many years and we are married with two beautiful daughters. My own family experiences growing up are now helping us in how we bring our girls up. I am a strong believer in family and how having finances in a healthy position that can make a better life for our families.

Brad Martin is a Certified Financial Planner® who holds an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University, majoring in Finance and Banking.

Brad Martin is an Authorised Representative and Credit Representative of Akumin Financial Planning Pty Limited and is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

Blueprint Wealth has a unique, dedicated Financial Advisor and Associate Advisor system which ensures you always have at least two people you can contact directly with any enquiries. Brad Martin works closely with Associate Advisor, Hnin Min and Relationship Manager Laura Russo, who oversees the implementation of the financial plan and ensures it is completed as smoothly and quickly as possible.