While Darren Meeking started his career as an accountant, he made a deliberate move to wealth management in 1999 and has never looked back. What Darren enjoys most about his work as an investment adviser is the fact that he can influence and shape outcomes for his clients. By providing tailored structured advice and investment solutions, he can have a positive impact on clients’ investment outcomes, lifestyles and even family relationships.
Based in Melbourne, Darren gained a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at RMIT University before spending five years as an accountant working in the Entrepreneurial Services Division of Ernst & Young. Inspired by working at close quarters with successful individuals, he moved across to UBS Wealth Management and began to build his career as an investment adviser. Seventeen years on, Darren had accumulated a strong base of loyal clients both within Australia and overseas, including high net worth families, entrepreneurs, small corporations and charity groups.
Now at LGT Wealth Management, Darren continues to maintain close relationships with his clients, taking care to recognise their constantly evolving preferences and needs. Drawing on his own acumen and experience, as well as LGT Wealth Management’s global resources, Darren uses asset allocation to build sound portfolios-and just as importantly, to manage them over time. Risk management is a fundamental feature of Darren’s approach. By taking the time to understand his clients’ situations, he ensures that every recommendation he makes is considered, careful and appropriate. In addition to being an experienced investment adviser, Darren is also a Certified Financial Planner and Member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
