#1 most used platform by advisers, 16 years running*
Easy to do business with
Our unique mandate structure delivers a fast T+1 transaction speed allowing your client’s money to be moved more quickly than a traditional mastertrust.
Outstanding value
One of the lowest admin fees compared to key competitors2 and one all-inclusive management cost for each option in FirstChoice Wholesale, plus portfolio rebates for larger balances.
Award-winning service
Award-winning service from our local contact centre and support teams (Adviser Ratings Finalist, Best Client Experience, 2023) plus one of the largest BDM networks in Australian retail super.
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Fast client onboarding
FirstChoice managed accounts still at no additional cost
More high-quality investment options
New investment choices
50+ new investment options including exposure to ETFs added since 2021.
Over 80% of the 190+ investment options available are rated 'Recommended or higher' by major research houses.4
Access over 70 well-respected Australian and international investment managers, now including GQG Partners, Royal London, Janus Henderson and DNR Capital.
Strong, long-term performance
We've strengthened our investment team with key appointments to enable better decision making and better investment outcomes for our customers.
Strong returns including CFS Thrive+ Sustainable Growth fund 16.24% and CFS Enhanced Index Growth fund 16.56% over the year to 31 March 2024.5
18 investment options with annualised double-digit returns over 10 years as at January 2024.6
FirstChoice - The award-winning platform
FirstChoice was ranked equal #1 by advisers across five categories in the 2023 Wealth Insights Service Level Report, including overall satisfaction for the second year in a row.
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FirstChoice ranked equal #1 for Overall Satisfaction 2023
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FirstChoice ranked #1 in Value for Money 2018, 2022 and 2023
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FirstChoice ranked #1 in Administration Support 2022 and 2023
FirstChoice products
FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super
FirstChoice Wholesale Investments
FirstChoice Wholesale Pension
FirstChoice Employer Super
Annuities via FirstChoice
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*Wealth Insights Platform Service Level Reports 2008-2023.
2 Source: Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey as at 31 December 2023. Fees are compared for a $50,000 balance. Fees may change in the future which may affect the outcome of the comparison.
3 Source: CFS. Reducing FirstChoice account set up time by up to 80% is an estimate based on setting up two FirstChoice Wholesale Personal Super and a joint FirstChoice Wholesale Investment account for a family client.
4 Source: Research ratings by Lonsec, Morningstar and Zenith as at January 2024. Bronze, Silver and Gold Morningstar ratings are equivalent to 'Recommended or higher'. Past performance is no indication of future performance.
5 These returns are for the FirstChoice Wholesale Pension portfolio as at 31 March 2024, after ongoing fees and expenses. Past performance is no indication of future performance. Consider the relevant PDS and FSG before making any recommendations to a client.
6 As at January 2024. Past performance is no indication of future performance.
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Avanteos Investments Limited ABN 20 096 259 979, AFSL 245531 (AIL) is the trustee of the Colonial First State FirstChoice Superannuation Trust ABN 26 458 298 557 and issuer of FirstChoice range of super and pension products. Colonial First State Investments Limited ABN 98 002 348 352, AFSL 232468 (CFSIL) is the responsible entity and issuer of products made available under FirstChoice Investments and FirstChoice Wholesale Investments.
This webpage provides general information for the adviser only and is not to be handed to any investor. It doesn‘t take into account anyone’s individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. You should read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider talking to a financial adviser before making an investment decision. You can get the PDS and FSG at www.cfs.com.au or by calling us on 13 13 36. Past performance is no indication of future performance.