Governance
Governance you can stand behind.
Springboard Wealth exists to elevate the advice profession by combining market-leading research, best-of-breed solutions, and a governance framework that is transparent, evidence-based, and uncompromising in its commitment to client interests.
What we stand for
A licensee partner where every decision is grounded.
We strive to create an environment where advisers are supported, not restricted — where expert judgement is respected, innovation is encouraged, and compliance is seamlessly integrated into everyday practice.
Client-first principles guide every decision
The duty to act in client interests sits above every other consideration in the framework.
Lonsec-rated, evidence-based investment selection
Underpins all product and portfolio construction across approved product lists, SMAs, and model portfolios.
Platform neutrality
Advisers can choose the right solution for each client across any major investment platform, super fund, or insurer.
Transparency, comparability, and documented research
Every recommendation is supported by research, performance metrics, and risk assessments — not opinion.
Diversification, risk control, and long-term value
Sustainable outcomes shaped by qualitative + quantitative risk analysis across asset classes, sectors, and managers.
Active oversight and continuous improvement
Governance evolves with markets, regulation, and adviser needs through quarterly review and ongoing integration of research.
Principle One
Client First.
All investment decisions must prioritise client interests and align with the duty to act efficiently, honestly, and fairly under s912A(1)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.
Principle Two
Evidence-Based Selection.
Only investment products rated Recommended or Highly Recommended by Lonsec Research are eligible for inclusion in approved product lists, SMAs, or model portfolios.
Principle Three
Platform Neutrality.
Advisers may use any major investment platform, public-offer superannuation fund, or insurer — provided the underlying assets meet Lonsec's criteria and AFSL due-diligence standards.
Principle Four
Transparency and Comparability.
All product recommendations are supported by documented research, performance metrics, and risk assessments — so any decision can be reviewed, compared, and defended.
Principle Five
Diversification and Risk Control.
Portfolios must demonstrate appropriate diversification across asset classes, sectors, and managers — supported by Lonsec's qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
Principle Six
Long-Term Value Creation.
Focus on sustainable growth and capital preservation rather than short-term performance. Every framework decision is held to a long-horizon standard.
Principle Seven
Active Oversight.
The Investment Committee reviews SMAs, model portfolios, and APLs quarterly — ensuring ongoing alignment with Lonsec ratings and ASIC product-intervention guidance.
Principle Eight
Continuous Improvement.
Lonsec's research updates and market outlooks are integrated into periodic product reviews, so the framework evolves with the evidence base — never frozen.
Regulatory framing
Anchored in ASIC's expectations.
Springboard Wealth operates under the belief that quality financial advice and disciplined investment governance drive sustainable client outcomes. The investment framework is designed to empower experienced advisers while maintaining rigorous oversight, transparency, and compliance with ASIC's Corporations Act 2001 obligations.
The Client First Principle codifies our duty to act efficiently, honestly, and fairly — explicitly tied to the licensee obligation under s912A(1)(a) of the Act.
s912A(1)(a) — Corporations Act 2001Onboarding due-diligence
Rigorous from day one.
Every adviser seeking authorisation under Springboard Wealth signs an attestation form as part of our due-diligence and risk-management process. The attestation confirms that incoming advisers have not provided advice or recommendations relating to the Shield Master Trust or First Guardian Master Trust products. It is one of several checks we run to ensure the integrity of our adviser community.
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