As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on what has been an eventful and rewarding 12 months. After a career spanning decades, Julie Nipperess, the founder of Step Up Financial Group, handed over the reins and joined Australian Financial Planning Group. Transitions always come with a touch of uncertainty; however, AFPG have absorbed the Step Up’s clients and team with little fanfare or issue, making the transition smooth and efficient. Julie and her team remain part of the organisation and have continued to deliver expert financial advice to the wonderful people of Orange and the surrounding areas. We thank our clients and team for their patience and trust during the handover and look forward to continuing your journey toward financial security in retirement over the coming years.
The Orange office will be closing down for the holiday break. The last day for 2025 will be Tuesday, December 23rd, and we will reopen, ready for business, on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Key articles for 2025
Throughout the year, Julie and the team delivered a series of highly valuable and informative financial articles. Reflecting on the year we’ve listed, in no particular order, the most read and those that received the most feedback. This is an opportunity to revisit the information, or if you haven’t had a chance to discover them, you may find them helpful and interesting.
Wishing you all a very safe holiday and a new year full of promise
All of the team at Australian Financial Planning Group wishes you and your family a safe holiday period full of good times and precious new memories. 2026 is full of promise, and we are excited about the forthcoming opportunities and helping you to fulfil your financial potential. Stay safe and enjoy.
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Step Up Financial Group, now AFPG, has the expertise to guide you in all aspects of your financial well-being. We’ve helped hundreds of Australians across the country make informed decisions that enable them to live a lifestyle of their choosing.
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