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Bruining Partners

Registration Active· AFSL 245514Perth, WAEst. 1992
4.6
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1Offices
34Yrs active
Level 1, 115 Cambridge Street, West Leederville, WA, 6007
+61 8 9381 1964

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  • Registration: Active · AFSL 245514
  • Website reviewed: Website present and reviewed
  • Office location: 1 office location on record
  • Contact details: Contact information on record
  • Data source: CompareMyAgents research
  • Profile last updated: 20 August 2026

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Office locations

  • Primary office

    Level 1, 115 Cambridge Street

    West Leederville, Perth, WA, 6007

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Business overview

Bruining Partners is an independent, flat-fee Perth advice firm in West Leederville operating under its own AFSL (245514), with a history stretching back to N.C. Bruining & Associates in 1992. Led by Nick Bruining, a financial planner of more than 30 years and well-known independent commentator, the firm has no links to any products and states that all of its advisers are certified independent to the most stringent standard in the profession. It specialises in retirement planning, alongside superannuation, investment and insurance advice.

Based on publicly available information and CompareMyAgents research. Last updated August 2026.

Best for

Perth pre-retirees and retirees who want a long-established, strictly independent flat-fee firm with deep retirement expertise.

Services & pricing

ServicePrice
Retirement planningFlat fee
SuperannuationFlat fee
Investment adviceFlat fee
Personal insuranceFlat fee
Centrelink & Age PensionFlat fee

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Editorial assessment

What we love

  • A long-established WA independent (since 1992) under its own AFSL (245514), with all advisers certified independent to the most stringent standard.

  • Deep retirement-planning specialisation, led by a widely known 30-year adviser.

  • Flat-fee pricing with no product links or commissions, and a multi-adviser team for capacity.

Where it falls short

  • Advice is a paid, flat-fee engagement; confirm the fee for your circumstances up front.

  • Focus is on retirement, so a different firm may suit very early-stage wealth building.

  • New to CompareMyAgents, so it does not yet carry verified reviews on this platform.

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Reviews(18)

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4.6

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Google review6 months ago

My husband and I have been clients of Bruining Partners since 2021 when Stephanie Tang-Bowman was appointed as our financial advisor. We were recommended Bruining Partners by trusted friends and after careful thought we decided to go ahead. We are very glad we did and especially glad Steph was appointed as our advisor. Steph’s expertise and guidance have steered us through our financial journey and continue to keep us on track and confident that we are in very good hands. Steph always explains and shows us the state of our finances clearly, in a way that is thorough yet easy to understand. She is always prepared, listens carefully, answers all our questions and follows up any issues or complexities that might come up. That of itself would be enough but in addition to being highly professional she is also such a lovely, warm, friendly person that she makes the process actually enjoyable. That says a lot when you are discussing your finances! We have thanked Steph many times but I wanted you, as General Manager, to hear of the very good work Steph does as one of your advisors. To that end can I say Stephanie Tang-Bowman is a real asset to Bruining Partners. Very sincere thanks to Steph, you and all the staff. It is always a pleasure to arrive at your offices.

Christine Kelly

Christine Kelly

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Google review5 years ago

Nick has been our financial adviser for over 10 years and we have complete trust in the advice that he gives us. He is one of the few independent financial advisers in Perth and has constantly demonstrated this independence in managing our portfolio. Our experience indicates that his advice is always based on honest, balanced, well informed and transparent research and decision making. Nick has a down to earth approach and excellent and engaging communication skills. Decisions are reached through full consultation amd agreement. This is based on the benefit of his extensive knowledge of rules and regulations in the overall financial arena and our personal goals and needs.

Trish Ryder

Trish Ryder

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Google review3 years ago

I recently had the opportunity to work with Peter, a financial consultant that specializes in providing financial planning and investment advice to individuals and businesses. My experience with him was exceptional, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of financial guidance. From the very beginning, Peter made it clear that he was committed to understanding my unique financial situation and goals. He took the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and provide personalized advice that was tailored to my specific needs. Throughout the process, Peter demonstrated a high level of professionalism and integrity. He was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance, and he was very transparent in their fee structure and the services that he provided. Overall my expiration with Peter was excellent. He exceeded my expectations in every way, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for expert financial advice and guidance

Spencer Martin

Spencer Martin

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Google review5 years ago

I recently had the opportunity to meet Nick and the Bruining Partners team and experience their knowledge and genuine interest in my family and our financial matters. I recommend Bruining Partners for people like me who are thinking about setting a financial plan towards a comfortable retirement.

Michelle Turnbull

Michelle Turnbull

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Google review5 years ago

My husband and I have had the pleasure of receiving Nick's financial advice for the last 4 years. He has been a wealth of information and has enabled us to progress with our financial situation. Nick has gone above and beyond with the help he has given us and we highly recommend Nick and the staff from Bruining Partners.

Marie Moscarda

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The bottom line

One of WA's best-known independents, Bruining Partners combines a 30-plus-year track record with an uncompromising independence standard (own licence, flat fees, no product links) and a clear retirement-planning focus. A multi-adviser team gives it more capacity than a solo practice; confirm the flat fee for your situation up front.

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