What services does McKern & Associates offer?

We offer accounting, tax advisory, finance broking, financial planning, insurance advice, and strategic business consulting.

Where is McKern & Associates located?

You’ll find us at 5 Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters, Queensland — right in the heart of the Gold Coast.

Do you offer financial planning and finance services outside the Gold Coast?

Yes, while we’re based in Burleigh Heads, we support clients Australia-wide with financial planning and finance.

Who are the best financial planners near me?

Looking for the best financial planners near you? McKern & Associates delivers expert financial planning services from our Gold Coast office, and virtually Australia-wide.

Accounting, finance & financial planning — working together

We are a Gold Coast team offering accounting and financial advice to people across Australia. We take time to understand you and build long-term relationships.

We see the world in numbers, so you don’t have to.

Led by Damien McKern, our team brings over 30 years of combined experience across accounting, tax, advisory and financial planning services.

From our Burleigh Waters office on the Gold Coast, we work with individuals and businesses across Australia, with advice to suit every stage of your financial journey.

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Advice grounded in experience, not templates.

We work across accounting, finance and financial planning, so advice doesn’t live in silos. Decisions are made with the full picture in mind, leading to clearer communication and better outcomes.

Our role is to simplify decisions, anticipate what’s coming next, and help you move forward with confidence.

Our Services

Accounting, Advisory & Bookkeeping

Practical accounting and advisory support for individuals and businesses at every stage of growth.

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Financial planning

Personalised financial planning to help you build wealth, protect what matters, and plan with confidence.

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Finance

Lending advice that fits your broader financial picture, not just the loan.

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Gold Coast Trusted Financial Planners and Advisors

Life and business change, so your financial advice should too. We provide practical guidance that evolves with you.

Meet the team

We’re a team that cares about doing things well. We work together, stay curious, and focus on what matters.
Our team will take the time to (really) get to know you, so we can find out what you need and how we can help. We offer a wide range of services, including tax, business advice, investment management, financial planning, retirement preparation, and estate planning.
Our clients range from startups and growing businesses to well-established companies. We understand that business and personal finances are closely linked, and we're here to look out for both. We love helping families and If we can assist you in achieving your goals, whether it's funding your adventures, or having more time to teach your kids to ride a bike - that drives our mission.

Testimonials

"We have purchased multiple properties before, so we know the process - and we generally refer it to the month of hell or super stress. This couldn't be further from the truth with the service we received from Mckern and Associates. It was by far the most easiest and stress free purchase we have made. Great process."

Client Testimonial - AFG Review
"I’ve abeen using McKern’s for over 10 years, I’ve had other accounting firms in the past, most were not much more than glorified bookkeepers. Mckerns have saved me lots in tax over the years and helped in structuring and planning my future tax. If your thinking of changing accountants, look the reviews and the results. You pay for what you get, cheap accountants and poor tax minimisation & no strategy or good accountants with good planning, minimal tax bills. I’ve saved over and over again."

Client Testimonial - Google Review
"The McKern team have acted like the CFO of my businesses. Through good times and bad, their advice has been solid and provided me the confidence to navigate the pitfalls and take my business to the next level. Their wealth management advice has been the right advice for me as well."

Client Testimonial - Google Review
"McKern & Associates is exactly what I've been looking for to take care of my personal, trust & company returns. The advice is conservative yet growth focused keeping me confident I'm always maximising every legal opportunity. I recommend this team to every friend looking for a communicative, reliable, expert accountant."

Client Testimonial - Google Review
"We couldn't be happier with Mckern and Associates. They have helped us with all our financials and have managed our Super funds so well. We are surprised how much we have made this year in Super. Couldn't recommend them highly enough."

Client Testimonial - Google Review