Acquire Strategic Advisers Pty Ltd director and Brisbane Financial Adviser, Gregory Blackaby Enforceable Undertaking

Enforceable undertaking against Gregory Blackaby, a banned financial adviser from Acquire Strategic Advisers Pty Ltd.

ASIC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from former Acquire Strategic Advisers Pty Ltd director and financial adviser, Gregory Blackaby, from Brisbane, Queensland.  Mr Blackaby was an authorised representative of Capstone Financial Planning.

ASIC’s investigation revealed that Mr Blackaby failed to keep adequate and up-to-date records to show he had provided clients with services they were entitled to under ongoing service arrangements.  Mr Blackaby has agreed that he will not:

  • carry on a financial services business
  • provide financial assistance, or
  • act in a managerial capacity of any entity operating a financial services business or providing legal, accounting or other advisory services to a financial services business

Capstone and Mr Blackaby are undertaking a remediation program for Mr Blackaby’s clients.

Seek Legal Assistance if you are a former client of Mr Blackaby.

In the event that you are a former client of Mr Blackaby, and wish to talk about your situation, reach out to our knowledgeable legal professionals. We are dedicated to offering dependable assistance and direction regarding your financial matters. Connect with us through our online platform, dial 1300 433 533, or email us at enquiry@fdlegal.com.au.

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