“I really feel for Claire and financial planners like her, because I have a similar problem. I’ve been journalist for 44 years and always tried to uphold the highest standards. But there are other people called journalists who don’t do that. The standards of my profession are not enforced and, in fact, virtually anyone can call themselves a journalist.”

Alan Kohler, Respected ABC TV and Eureka Report expert writing in Eureka Report.

“Dear Claire, Having received some very good – and some not so good – financial planning advice down the years I agree with what you say. A good financial planner can make an enormous difference to people’s lives and you have every right to be proud of your profession. The bad apples have been costly in many ways and, like you, I strongly support reforms that make it more difficult for them to operate.”

Andrew Denton, Australian TV producer, comedian, TV presenter & former radio host.

“In numerous examples Claire and Tim Mackay have given public comments requiring precision and courage because of the possibility that angry competitors might retaliate.”

Duncan Hughes, Australian Financial Review business journalist and Walkley Business Award winner.