Independent STAND.

The article explores the move of Australians in turning to independent financial planners with no ties to big financial groups, like insurers and banks. The move is deemed to stem from scandals with major banks that have links with financial planners, poor quality of retirement advice, and the failure of such planners in putting the needs of their clients. The appearance of an association of boutique financial planners that represents non-aligned financial service licensees is also mentioned.