Testimonials
The following is a sample of testimonials received from our clients;
Dear Peter & Staff at Benchmark Consultants. Thank you very much for all your assistance in processing our trauma settlement through so quickly. This has taken a great deal of stress from our lives and we appreciate all the kindness and help from you and your lovely staff. Regards Richard & Michelle.
Richard & Michelle, Mar 2012
Peter continues to provide sound, calm advice during difficult times. He provides thorough feedback and responds thoughtfully to any concerns. Investment reports are comprehensive and backed up by logical explanation of the fine detail which could easily be misunderstood or overlooked.
Peter & Jillianne, 19 Dec 2011
Good consistent advice over many years has provided us with a comfort zone I may enjoy in retirement. Plenty of opportunity for new retirees as well.
Arthur, 29 Nov 2011
Peter provides a personal interest in our particular circumstances when formulating advice to improve our financial position.
Wayne, 29 Nov 2011
Excellent, well-researched, current and consistently well delivered, precisely timed and personalised information – Thank you.
Anne, 29 Nov 2011
Great team, very knowledgeable and professional.
Michael, 29 Nov 2011
Benchmark Consultants make understanding your financial position very easy. They take the time to explain everything in detail for you.
Moira, 29 Nov 2011
From a person who does not fully understand the financial market I have found the one stop line to Peter and Karen have assisted me in making informed decisions. I am now confident of my financial position in retirement.
Wayne, 29 Nov 11
We have found Peter and his crew entirely helpful in enjoying a stress free retirement. They have taken the worry away from us and have always been available to guide us.
Eric, 29 Nov 2011
It is important to have a consultant who is personable and prepared to ‘give you the time of day’. We find that Peter fulfils admirably both regards.
Rod, 29 Nov 2011
"We first met Peter when we required advice about salary sacrificing. Having experienced Peter’s professional approach and knowledge of financial planning we asked him to help us plan for retirement which we are now enjoying. We wanted someone to help us manage our financial plans who, understands our Christian values of integrity. We do have peace of mind and have always found Peter and his staff ready to help when any assistance is required."
Peter and Adrianne, 10 Nov 2011
"Benchmark Consultants have been part of my life for the past twelve years when Peter first visited my husband and I in Margaret River. He has seen me through some very difficult and sad times when my late husband was very unwell and I believe that I can rely and trust his advice completely. Information and help is just a phone call away with his staff providing a welcoming and friendly service. I now look forward to my annual trip to the Kalamunda office to discuss my portfolio, free from the hassle of traffic and parking that so often accompany city premises. Peter always has time to listen and discuss my investments and ideas in a manner that I can understand and keeps me up to date with current financial issues and seminars."
Phyllis, 6 Nov 2011
"We have been dealing with Benchmark Consultants for more than 10 years. We have found them to be very accessible and the information they provide, comprehensive and quite easy to understand. We have no hesitation in recommending their services for your financial planning."
Alan, 24 Oct 2011
"Peter has been my financial advisor since well before retirement and in the ten years since retiring in 2001 he has been a constant and reliable advisory person, approachable, sincere and well informed. Advice has always been of a high calibre, reassuring and pitched at my level of understanding of financial matters. Peter takes a genuine interest in his clients on a personal as well as professional level and goes well beyond what can be expected. Seminars, updates and social activities are a feature of his practice. Highly regarded in all aspects of his work above all genuine and sincere."
Geoff, 19 Oct 2011
"Thanks to Benchmark Consultants assistance we have managed to improve our assets in very volatile market circumstances. Peter Stewart and his staff are very dedicated, always ready to explain to us complex financial matters and provide good advice. Our more than ten years’ experience with Benchmark Consultants is very positive."
Drinka & Besko, 6 Oct 2011
"What do you like about dealing with Benchmark? "The Professionalism, consistency of service and connecting with the work that is required in assisting the client’s needs.”
Richard & Sharon, Aug 11
"Peter Stewart and his staff have provided friendly, caring and sound advice to us since we began considering early retirement in 1997. Peter showed us how it could happen, taking away much of the worry and uncertainty. Ongoing support and planning has seen our retirement funds and other investments grow considerably. Our position in retirement is now significantly healthier than it would have been otherwise.
We feel Peter has a genuine interest in our future well-being."
Peter & Jillianne, Bunbury
"Our Association with Peter Stewart and Benchmark covers some five or more years now. We have been impressed with the thoughtful, thorough and practical professional advice offered to us. This has assisted us to make creative and significant changes to our financial planning and we have received courteous, prompt and personal attention. We have been appreciative of the follow up advice and attention to detail which has been respectful and non-intrusive. Overall we feel well supported and cared for in our financial affairs."
Trevor & Liz, Wembley Downs
"Kevin & I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work in looking after our financial future. The atmosphere in the office is always friendly and cheerful, the attention to details and efficiency of the service we receive so professional, that we always feel comfortable and secure in the advice we receive. The transparent honesty of the principals, and their enthusiasm for their work, has led to our recommending Benchmark to our friends and relations. Thanks to the Benchmark team, we expect to retire sooner, on a much better income than would otherwise have been the case."
Kevin & Valerie, Kalamunda
"The thing that impresses us most about Benchmark is that nothing is ever a problem. The staff go out of their way to ensure that queries are answered promptly and satisfactorily. The level of service provided by ALL staff is outstanding and they obviously work hard at ensuring customer satisfaction."
Simon & Jane, Inglewood
"I have known Peter Stewart of Benchmark Consultants for many years now as he has not only been my financial advisor in this time, but also a family friend.
In my view he runs an excellent business, under the dealership of Australian Financial Services, in providing sound financial advice to people across a number of different age ranges, backgrounds and needs. He is a caring, ethical and diligent man in the way he has handled my affairs and more recently those of my spouse. He believes in the importance of getting to know his clients well and he readily explores and explains the financial options available and the risk factors involved, but then allows them (if they wish) a fair degree of autonomy in ultimately deciding the path to take.
I have enjoyed my partnership with him and have always found his support staff friendly and approachable with a degree of “family” culture and ethos underpinning the business. I am confident that Benchmark will continue to grow and flourish in this area, as more people prepare for retirement and realise the wisdom in seeking sound financial advice, to help them negotiate the minefield of viable options in managing their financial affairs."
Roger, Kalamunda
"Benchmark Consultants have been invaluable to my husband and myself over the past 8 years approximately. The support and factual guidance given when we undertook to have property and tenants ensured we optimised our endeavours. Organising superannuation and salary sacrifice enabled a reduction of taxation and improved my long-term financial security.
The novated lease process with my two cars reduced the initial outlay, gained cheaper fuel and maintenance costs, and helped me to own my cars more quickly. The consultants’ guidance to the use of fixed term financial policies to safeguard monies from life-style change, ensured we continue to have a quality of life-style we wished.
Peter, Martin and their gracious team are always available and courteous for quick (anxious) phone calls, to clarify our concerns. Our thanks to you formally, Benchmark Team, for a very well executed record of financial advice and friendly, caring support."
Norman & Delphine, Noranda
"My husband and I first met Peter Stewart of benchmark Consultants over 15 years ago. In the intervening years in all our dealings with him as a representative of Australian Financial Services, Peter has maintained a high degree of professionalism. We have valued his good advice and obvious care for our financial well-being. He continues to be a trusted financial advisor and friend."
Denise, South Perth
"I've been with Benchmark for 18 years and in that time I have always valued their advice. It has always been accurate. While we recognise that markets will up and down, the packages have always come closes to what they have predicted. We have been nothing but happy with them personally and the information that they pass on. We have nothing but praise for them."
Tony, Ellenbrook
"From a personal point of view, we really trust him. Ethically, he has very strong morals and have always done the right thing by us. We trust Peter for his honesty."
Anita, Bull Creek
"For financial advice you really can't go past them. I've never had a problem and I've always been made to fee special, important and they value my business."
Sandy, Lesmurdie
"They are always cheery and available when I need them. They are always cooperative and willing to be of assistance."
Marie, Hazelmere
"Very honest, reliable, responsible adviser that is upfront with everything.I think Peter is a top operator and a top bloke."
Rod, Beechboro