We build one clear financial plan that connects your cash flow, super, investments and insurance so every decision moves you forward with purpose.
Reduce Stress. Build Wealth. Move Towards Financial Independence.




















Step 1
We get clarity.
We start by understanding exactly where you are now.
We review your income, assets, debts, superannuation, insurance and cash flow, and explore what you’re actually trying to achieve.
Not just “retirement one day”, but real, measurable goals.
By the end of this stage, we have a clear picture of your current position and what needs attention first.
Step 2
We design your Strategy
Once we understand the starting point, we design the plan.
Your situation is workshopped internally so it benefits from multiple perspectives, not just one opinion. We model scenarios, test assumptions, and consider tax, structure, risk and long-term implications.
Then we meet to walk you through the recommended strategy, the trade-offs, the risks, and the likely outcomes.
If you’re comfortable with the direction, the advice is formally documented in a Statement of Advice.
Step 3.
We implement and review your plan
Advice only works if it’s executed and monitored.
We coordinate the implementation, ensure everything is structured correctly, and put the right foundations in place.
From there, we review progress regularly, measure against agreed objectives, and adjust where required.
Life changes. Markets change. Legislation changes.
Your plan should evolve with it.
Ready to get started?
(That actually want to do better)
For example...
Here's what we usually get asked
We work with professionals, business owners and dual-income households who earn good money but want more clarity, structure and direction. Most have a mortgage, young families, growing superannuation and competing financial priorities.
If you feel like you should be further ahead than you are, or you’re making financial decisions without a coordinated plan, it’s worth exploring. It’s rarely an income issue. It’s usually a structure issue.
We start with a structured discovery conversation to understand your goals, current position and priorities. From there, we assess whether formal advice is appropriate and outline the scope before proceeding.
Where personal advice is required, recommendations are documented in a Statement of Advice.
No. We take a coordinated approach. Cash flow, debt strategy, superannuation, investments, personal insurance and long-term planning are considered together so decisions support a clear direction.
We charge transparent advice fees agreed upfront. Where insurance is recommended, commissions may apply in accordance with Australian regulations and are fully disclosed.
There are no hidden payments or product-driven incentives.
There is no fixed minimum, but we are best suited to households earning stable incomes who are ready to implement advice and engage in an ongoing relationship.
That’s fine. We provide standalone personal insurance advice where appropriate. This can often be done with no upfront cost to the client, and in some cases, premiums can be fully funded via superannuation (in other words, no money from cashflow).
If personal advice is provided, it will be documented in a Statement of Advice outlining the rationale and alternatives considered.
Initial clarity can be achieved quickly. Formal advice preparation typically takes several weeks depending on complexity and information required. We outline timeframes at the beginning so expectations are clear.
No. We work alongside your existing professionals. Where appropriate, we collaborate to ensure tax, lending, investment and estate planning decisions are aligned and working toward the same outcomes.
If you already have a strong team around you, we coordinate and integrate with them. If there are gaps in your wealth building team, we have an established referral network of accountants, mortgage brokers, lawyers and buyer’s agents we work with regularly.
No. We are privately owned and not aligned with any bank or major institution.
Our advice is strategic and tailored to your circumstances, not driven by in-house products or sales targets. Where insurance is recommended, commissions may apply in line with Australian regulations and are fully disclosed (it's worth noting that we do also have a strict fee-for-service insurance option for higher income earners).
We focus on clarity and structure. One coordinated plan that connects everything. Practical, real-life advice. No jargon. No pressure. Just clear actionable direction and accountability.
The first meeting is about understanding your current position, goals and challenges. We explore whether there is a clear gap between where you are and where you want to be.
There is no obligation to proceed beyond that discussion.
That’s fine. The initial conversation helps you understand your position more clearly. If timing is not right, you leave better informed.
If you engage us on an ongoing basis, we conduct structured reviews to assess progress, update strategies and adjust for life changes. Frequency depends on your agreement and complexity.
Clarity. Reduced stress. Better decision-making. A clear direction.
Financial outcomes depend on many variables, including market performance and personal circumstances. Our role is to provide structured advice designed to improve your position over time.
A bit about me...
Mark Maddern is a Financial Planner and the founder of Drakkar Group.
For more than 15 years, he has helped Australian professionals and families turn strong incomes into clear, structured financial plans. As a Chartered Financial Adviser (FChFP), Mark focuses on disciplined strategy, practical advice and long-term outcomes that build confidence over time.
Chartered Financial Adviser (FChFP)
15+ years advising Australian professionals and families
Founder of a privately owned, non-aligned advice firm

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