How Much Is Enough? The question almost every prospective client asks.
When people first walk into a financial planner’s office, they rarely ask about investment returns, tax strategies or superannuation rules.
Instead, they ask a much simpler question:
“How much is enough?”
- Enough to retire.
- Enough to reduce work.
- Enough to help the kids.
- Enough to travel.
- Enough to stop worrying.
In this engaging and practical presentation, Michael will explore why “enough” means something different for everyone and why chasing a number without understanding the lifestyle behind it often leads to disappointment.
Drawing on more than two decades of advising Australians through some of life’s biggest financial decisions, he will share the conversations, frameworks and lessons that help people move from uncertainty to confidence.
Attendees will learn:
- Why many people focus on the wrong financial goals.
- The difference between wealth and financial freedom.
- How lifestyle choices can have a greater impact than investment returns.
- Common mistakes people make when planning for retirement.
- Practical ways to determine what “enough” looks like for them and their family.
Event Details
- Ticket includes a drink on arrival and share platters.
- Location: The Waggon, 327 Argyle St, North Hobart
- Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
- Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Speaker Bio
Michael Driessen, MFinPlan, CFP®, SSA®
Director & Senior Financial Planner, GDA Group
Michael Driessen is a Director and Senior Financial Planner at GDA Group and has worked in the financial planning profession for more than 25 years. He is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), SMSF Specialist Adviser® (SSA®) and holds a Master of Financial Planning.
Michael specialises in helping professionals, business owners and retirees navigate complex financial decisions around wealth creation, retirement, superannuation, self-managed superannuation funds, estate planning and financial independence.
Since joining GDA in 2007, Michael has built a reputation for providing practical, client-focused advice that simplifies complexity and helps people make confident financial decisions.
His approach combines technical expertise with a strong focus on understanding what clients want their wealth to help them achieve in life.
In 2025 he was recognised as Australian Financial Professional of the Year, SMSF Adviser of the Year, and Adviser Innovation Excellence Award winner, and has been a finalist in several adviser and practice excellence awards.
Outside of his professional role, Michael is passionate about giving back to the community. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Hobart, serves on community committees, and is a volunteer firefighter with the Tasmania Fire Service, receiving the National Medal for long and diligent service.
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