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For Australians 55–75 with $600k–$2M in super & investments

Retire earlier. Spend confidently.
Leave calm, not chaos.

Most retirees leave $50,000–$200,000 on the table — and spend their retirement second-guessing every decision because no one's coordinating the whole picture.

Your journey with us starts with a 60-minute paid Retirement Health Check. At the end, if there's clear value in us managing everything for you, we'll show you what it would look like to join the Prime Years Retirement System.

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Does one of these resonate with you right now?

Approaching Retirement

You want to retire but don't know if the numbers actually work — or how much you can safely spend without running out.

Recently Retired — Not Fully Optimised

You've retired but haven't properly structured everything. You're wondering if there's money being left on the table.

Too Afraid to Spend

You've saved well but won't book the holiday, buy the car, or help the kids — because you're not sure if you can afford it.

Downsizing or Considering It

You're thinking about downsizing but don't know what to do with the proceeds or how it affects Centrelink.

Want Certainty and Peace of Mind

You want to know your money will last, that your spouse and kids will be looked after, and that someone independent is coordinating everything.

Recently Divorced or Widowed

Rebuilding from scratch — or making financial decisions alone for the first time.

Scattered accounts. Stacked statements. No joined-up plan.

Most people arrive with super in multiple funds, term deposits, shares, a pile of Centrelink letters — and no clear picture of how it all fits together.

You've saved well. But you don't know what to do next.

The hardest part isn't having the money. It's knowing what's safe to spend, where everything should go, and who to trust with the whole picture.

  • Super spread across 2–3 different funds — should you consolidate?
  • Cash sitting in term deposits earning almost nothing because you don't know what else is safe
  • Shares outside super — no one's told you if that's smart for retirement or costing you tax
  • Investment properties — keep them? Sell them? What about capital gains tax?
  • Never properly modelled how long your money will actually last
  • Guessing about Centrelink entitlements (likely leaving thousands per year unclaimed)
  • No one's explained super death tax (your kids might pay 17% unnecessarily)
  • Investments still built for accumulation, not stable retirement income
  • Wills, Powers of Attorney, binding nominations half-finished or completely out of date
  • Paying $3,000–$5,000 every time you need advice — and still doing all the coordination yourself

The real problem? You don't know how it all adds up. You can't see the blind spots. You're making major family decisions — downsizing, helping kids, estate planning — without knowing if you're getting it right. And when something happens to you, your spouse and kids will inherit the complexity, not clarity.

What actually happens if you don't fix this?

$50k–$200k

Left on the table in Centrelink entitlements, tax inefficiency, and investment costs over your retirement.

2–5 years

Later than you needed to retire — because you never had clear numbers you could trust.

17%

Super death tax your kids might pay unnecessarily if your super isn't structured properly.

Chaos

What your family inherits if nothing's organised — scattered accounts, no plan, and conflict.

Find out what you're leaving on the table

Book your Retirement Health Check. We'll show you exactly where the gaps are.

Retirement isn't just about money. It's about three things.

Most advisers only focus on investments. We focus on what actually matters: your Lifestyle, your Life Stages, and the Legacy you leave behind.

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Pillar 1: Lifestyle

Not spending too much. Not spending too little.

The real question isn't "How much do I have?" — it's "How much can I safely spend without running out?"

  • How much you can spend each year without fear
  • When you can retire — or reduce hours — with confidence
  • Whether you can afford that holiday, car, or helping the kids
  • How to give yourself permission to enjoy what you've built

Result: You stop agonising over every decision and start living.

Pillar 2: Life Stages

The known unknowns. Planning for what's coming.

Retirement isn't static. Life happens — downsizing, aged care, health changes, divorce, widowhood, inheritance. Often more than one thing at once.

  • Downsizing and what to do with the proceeds
  • Parents entering aged care (bonds, means testing, estate planning)
  • Health changes and future care costs
  • Divorce or widowhood
  • Receiving an inheritance
  • Helping adult children without jeopardising your own security

Result: Major life transitions don't derail your retirement.

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Pillar 3: Legacy

Calm, not chaos. Harmony, not disputes.

When you're gone, what does your family inherit — calm and clarity, or confusion, conflict, and legal bills?

  • Scattered accounts no one knows about
  • No Powers of Attorney or outdated Wills
  • Kids paying unnecessary tax because nothing was structured properly
  • Family disputes over "fairness"
  • Estate challenges that cost families hundreds of thousands in legal fees

Calm looks like: One joined-up system everyone understands. Family meetings where we help guide decisions. Your spouse and kids have a trusted family CFO to call. No unnecessary tax, no confusion, no conflict.

Result: Your family remembers you for what you gave them, not the mess you left behind.

Your family's Chief Financial Officer for retirement

We bring all three pillars together in one joined-up system so you can stop managing and start living. This isn't just advice — it's a complete ecosystem.

  • Lifestyle clarity — Know how much you can spend without fear of running out
  • Centrelink concierge — We handle all applications and paperwork on your behalf
  • Tax planning — Minimise what you pay, maximise what you keep
  • Life stage planning — Navigate downsizing, aged care, divorce, inheritance, health changes
  • One simple dashboard — All your super and investments visible in one place
  • Investment strategy — Retirement-specific approach for stable income and longevity
  • Legacy & family harmony — Avoid disputes, coordinate multi-generational wealth transfer
  • Estate coordination — Wills, Powers of Attorney, binding nominations, family meetings
  • Ongoing stewardship — Minimum 12-month engagement. Your system evolves as your life changes
  • Family CFO — Someone your spouse and kids can call. Someone who knows the whole picture
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We're not built for one-off tax questions. The Prime Years Retirement System is for families who want a complete ecosystem and a long-term partner — most stay with us for many years beyond the initial 12-month commitment.

Real Australians. Real retirements. Real peace of mind.

Trusted by over 1,000 Australian families. Featured in AFR, The Age, 7 News, and leading retirement publications.

"I was terrified I'd run out of money if I retired at 62. Shaun showed me I could actually retire at 60 — and we've been travelling ever since. The best $495 I ever spent."
Prateek Tosniwal — WA
"We were leaving $14,000 a year on the table in Centrelink and CSHC entitlements we didn't even know existed. Shaun applied for everything — we didn't have to deal with one form."
John & Patricia M. — Self-funded retirees, Sydney
"My dad passed away with accounts scattered everywhere. It took us 18 months to sort out. I'm making sure my kids never have to go through that. Everything's organised now."
Richard L. — 67, Perth

The people you'll work with

Shaun Ganguly
Shaun Ganguly
Principal Adviser

Shaun specialises exclusively in retirement planning for Australians 55–75. After seeing too many families leave money on the table and inherit chaos, he built Prime Years as a complete system — not one-off advice.

Louisa O'Donovan
Louisa O'Donovan
Client Coordinator & Operations Manager

Louisa ensures everything runs smoothly — from your initial Health Check through to ongoing system management. She's your main operational contact and keeps all the moving parts coordinated.

Client Services Team
Operations & Support

Our dedicated client services team handles the day-to-day — Centrelink applications, account coordination, paperwork, and making sure you never have to chase anyone. They're the reason our clients say "I don't have to think about any of this."

Is the Prime Years Retirement System right for you?

We're absolute experts in one thing: helping Australians 55–75 with $600k–$2M in investable assets retire earlier, spend confidently, and leave calm instead of chaos.

This system is built for
  • Australians approaching or recently retired (typically 55–75)
  • $600,000–$2 million in investable assets (super, shares, cash, investment property — outside the family home)
  • Families who want ongoing stewardship, not one-off advice (minimum 12-month engagement)
  • Singles and couples who want one person responsible for the whole picture
  • People who are tired of fragmented advice and paying $3,000–$5,000 per meeting
  • Anyone facing a major transition: retirement, downsizing, divorce, widowhood, inheritance, aged care
This is not for
  • Those more than 15 years from retirement
  • Transactional advice seekers who just want a one-off opinion
  • DIY investors who want to keep doing everything themselves
  • People with less than $600,000 in investable assets
  • Anyone looking for stock tips, crypto, or get-rich-quick ideas
  • Those who prefer to keep their money scattered across multiple advisers and platforms

Note: If you have more than $2 million in investable assets, contact our office directly to discuss our Private Office tier.

Not everyone qualifies. And that's by design. We only work with people we know we can help.

Find out if you qualify

We'll be honest about whether we're the right fit.

We do one thing. And we do it better than anyone.

We're not generalists trying to serve everyone from 25-year-olds to 80-year-olds. We're absolute experts in Australian retirement for people 55–75 with $600k+.

Independent AFSL

We hold our own licence. No bank ownership. No commissions. No product quotas. No conflicts of interest. Your outcome is our only measure of success.

Your Independent Second Brain

You get certainty. Your spouse gets someone to call. Your kids get a trusted contact who knows the whole picture.

Three Pillars, Not Just Portfolios

Lifestyle — permission to spend without fear. Life Stages — planning transitions before they become crises. Legacy — leaving calm, not chaos.

One Thing, Done Right

We're not generalists. We work with Australians 55–75 who want a clear, confident, enjoyable retirement.

Complete Ecosystem

This isn't advice. It's a system. One consolidated view. Centrelink concierge. Tax optimisation. Estate coordination. Ongoing stewardship.

We Do The Work

We don't just tell you what to do — we apply for Centrelink, set up accounts, coordinate with your accountant and solicitor, and manage the whole system.

Trusted by Australia's leading publications

Shaun Ganguly and Prime Years have been featured across Australia's most respected media outlets — sharing retirement insights to help thousands of Australians retire with confidence.

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Four simple steps to clarity and confidence

1
Take the free 3-minute diagnostic (optional)

Answer a few quick questions. We'll show you if you're likely leaving money on the table and whether you're a good fit. You can also skip this and go straight to the Health Check.

2
Book your Retirement Health Check ($495)

Secure your session via our booking link (payment taken upfront). You'll complete a detailed pre-meeting questionnaire so we can do proper homework before we meet.

3
We show you your gaps — and your options

In your 60-minute Health Check we map your current position, identify what's being left on the table, and show you what's possible across Lifestyle, Life Stages, and Legacy.

4
Optional: Join the Prime Years Retirement System

If we both agree there's a clear benefit, we'll show you exactly what it would look like to join. You can say yes, no, or not yet. The $495 Health Check stands on its own.

The $495 Health Check has real standalone value

Many people get huge value from the Health Check alone — clarity on what they're leaving on the table, how much they can safely spend, and whether they can retire earlier.

Once you book, you'll complete a detailed pre-meeting questionnaire. We review your information, run preliminary checks, and come prepared — this is a working session, not a sales call.

After your 60-minute Retirement Health Check, we'll send you a copy of the recording and a summary of the key gaps and opportunities we identified.

If there's a clear benefit in us managing everything for you, we'll outline what it would look like to join the Prime Years Retirement System — what's included, how we work together, and the all-inclusive annual fee options.

You decide in your own time. No pressure. No chasing. If you choose not to continue, you still keep the recording, the insights, and the clarity from the Health Check.

The $495 Health Check is designed to stand on its own: you walk away knowing exactly what you're leaving on the table, how much you can safely spend, and whether you could retire earlier. Joining the Prime Years Retirement System is the natural next step for the right people — but it's always your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

We're built for people with $600,000–$2 million in investable assets (super, shares, cash, investment property — outside the family home). Below $600k, the full system usually isn't cost-effective. Above $2M, you'd typically move to our Private Office tier with custom pricing.
Most advisers give you advice and send you away to implement it yourself. We build and manage a complete ecosystem — consolidated platform, Centrelink applications, tax coordination, estate planning, ongoing stewardship. You get one point of contact for everything. Your family knows exactly who to call.
Your accountant is essential — they handle your tax returns and compliance. We work with your accountant, not instead of them. What we do is different: we focus on forward-looking retirement strategy — how much you can safely spend, when you can retire, Centrelink optimisation, investment structure for retirement income, estate planning coordination, and making sure everything works together.
Maybe. But retirement isn't about knowledge — it's about family complexity, emotional decisions, and what happens when life doesn't go to plan. The value isn't that we know things you don't. The value is having an independent second brain and family CFO — someone who guides you through complex family decisions, keeps everyone on the same page, and gives your kids someone trusted to call when they need guidance.
No. The Retirement Health Check is a fixed $495. If you join the system, we use clear, transparent annual fees based on your situation — not open-ended hourly billing or surprise invoices. We'll show you exactly what it costs after your Health Check, and you decide in your own time.
Perfect. Many clients see us 5–10 years before retirement. That's often the best time to get clear on your numbers and options — so you have more choices, not fewer. You might discover you can retire earlier than you thought.
First, you'll complete a pre-meeting questionnaire so we can do our homework. Then it's 60 minutes (Zoom or in-person) where we map your complete financial position, clarify your goals, identify exactly what you're leaving on the table, show you how much you can safely spend, and explain what the full system would look like if it's a fit. You get a copy of the recording and everything we covered.
That's fine. Many of our clients had advisers before they came to us. The question is: are you getting a complete ecosystem, or just periodic advice? We also operate as a concierge service — we deal with other professionals on your behalf, handle all the paperwork, and coordinate everything so you don't have to.
No. We don't take commissions from any product providers. We're strictly fee-for-service independent financial planners. We're product-agnostic — our only measure of success is your outcome.
No. The Retirement Health Check is a paid diagnostic, not a free discovery call. We do pre-work using your questionnaire, come prepared, and spend the hour mapping your options. At the end, if there's a clear benefit, we'll explain what it looks like to join. You're free to say yes, no, or not yet. The $495 session stands on its own.
Yes. We operate under our own independent AFSL, with no bank ownership and no product commissions. Our focus is on strategy and your outcome, not pushing products.

You only get one retirement.
Make it count.

Stop guessing. Stop second-guessing. Find out if you're leaving $50k–$200k on the table in Centrelink entitlements, tax inefficiency, and investment costs — and whether you could retire earlier than you think.

Or call 1300 568 932 to speak with our team
P.S. The $495 Retirement Health Check isn't a sales pitch. You'll walk away with clarity on what you're leaving on the table, how much you can safely spend, and what it would look like to have a trusted family CFO coordinating everything — so your spouse and kids never have to figure it out alone.