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The hidden gems of WealthSolver scenarios
Whether you’re an old hand at WealthSolver or a newbie just getting your head around this indispensable advice tool, there's always more to discover. WealthSolver, like many Xplan tools, is full of hidden valleys, harbouring lesser explored secrets which may make your advice journey that much smoother. Oftentimes, we get…
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WealthSolver Research Hub
Who says research has to be a chore? In our previous posts, we looked at how WealthSolver evolved from its ‘SuperSolver’ roots into a powerhouse for compliance and automation. But if you’re only opening WealthSolver when you’re deep inside a client’s file, you’re missing out on half the fun. Welcome to the WealthSolver…
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WealthSolver: the back end
In our previous article, Unlocking the full potential of WealthSolver, we explored how this module serves as the primary engine for product comparison and fee analysis. But as any seasoned Xplan user knows, an engine is only as effective as its calibration. While the "front end" allows you to run scenarios and compare…
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Unlocking the full potential of WealthSolver
Who remembers when WealthSolver was ‘just’ SuperSolver? SuperSolver was built to solve a very specific problem: the complexity of comparing Australian superannuation funds. At the time, industry funds and retail funds had vastly different fee structures, and comparing "apples-to-apples" was a nightmare for advisers.…
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Xplan Identity Check - AML Forms - Update
We are aware that the Financial Services Council (FSC) and the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) recently released updated Customer Identification Forms (published 7 May 2026) to align with recent AUSTRAC regulatory updates. We have received a number of inquiries from users asking when these new forms will be…
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🤓 Xplan Hint: A New Way to Consolidate Super.
Did you know you can now roll multiple super funds into a single account on one screen without having to pass the money through a "transfer account" first? Why? The old way of moving money between funds was a bit of a treasure hunt and involved way too many steps. This update lets you consolidate Superfund 1, Superfund 2…
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Are you getting the most out of the Xplan Task Hub?
By now, the Task Hub is likely front and centre of your daily activity in Xplan. Did you drift across from the Classic View without much thought or planning, or did you pause for a moment and consider how to get the most out of the intuitive, visual task management screens? From talking to some of our clients, it seems to…
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Your Xplan optimisation questions, answered
I recently jumped onto Advisely to answer all your questions about optimising your advice document processes in Xplan. Here are four of your best questions that came out of this AMA: Q: Is there any best practice examples on how to show insurance policies (existing and recommended) in an advice document that is easy to…
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The seasonal menu
As any executive chef knows, earning a Michelin star is one thing; keeping it is the real challenge. A five-star restaurant doesn't become the best and then stop. It retains its star by relentlessly pursuing perfection. It adapts. It refines. It evolves. It introduces a seasonal menu. In your Xplan practice, this is the…
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Checking the pass
I don't know about you, but I enjoy the drama of watching an episode of Hells Kitchen just to see that infamous celebrity chef lose his cool and throw a plate full of food at his up-and-coming potential protégés. But let's be real here: drama can stay where it belongs, which is on the TV and not in Xplan. So why let Xplan…
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Mastering your templates: the recipe book
It’s Saturday night. You try out the hottest new dumpling restaurant on King St, and it’s a revelation. The pan-fried pork buns are simultaneously crispy and juicy, the xiao long baos are bursting with mouth-watering umami, and the service (for a dumpling joint at least) is impeccable – you actually get everything you…
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Calibrating the equipment
Now that your highly-trained team is in place, it’s time to ensure the equipment they use is perfectly calibrated. Precision tools can make the difference between a good dish and a great one. A perfectly-calibrated oven, a razor-sharp knife, a precise sous-vide machine – these are what allow a chef to execute a recipe…
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From the takeaway counter to silver service
A five-star restaurant is only as good as its team. You can have the best ingredients and the most refined recipes, but if your team can't deliver, the experience falls flat. This is where you, the Xplan Site Administrator, come in. You're the head chef or the maître d'; the "master of the house" who’s responsible for…
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The brigade system
Have we piqued your appetite yet? Now that you have had the amuse-bouche, it's time for the entree. Let's now look at how to meticulously structure user hierarchies, groups and access levels so every team member can work efficiently and flawlessly within their designated station. Stations, everybody! Have you ever had to…
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Your kitchen non-negotiables
We’ve talked about mindset and what it takes to truly be an Xplan champion. But before you can start serving up five-star advice, you need to get your kitchen in order. In Xplan, this means building solid foundations to establish how your site operates. Without a consistent foundation, your data will be inconsistent, your…