Custom Software

Custom Software Development for Financial Planning

Financial Planning businesses deal with collecting and organising client financial documents. Custom Software Development fixes that. We build custom custom software solutions for financial planning professionals, starting from $4,997. When off-the-shelf tools do not fit, we build exactly what you need. Web apps, mobile apps, internal tools, customer portals. Built fast using AI-assisted development, so you get custom software at a fraction of the traditional cost.

60%

of developers now use AI coding tools, up from 44% in 2023

Stack Overflow Developer Survey, 2024

$167 billion

Australian technology spending forecast for 2025

Gartner 2025

68%

of Australian small businesses increased digital spending in the past year

Australian Bureau of Statistics 2024

Hiring a full-time developer costs $120k a year minimum. For most small businesses, that money is better spent building exactly what you need, when you need it.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Financial Planning Challenges That Custom Software Solves

Financial advisers, wealth managers, and retirement planning specialists. These are the specific problems we see financial planning businesses bring to us:

1. Collecting and organising client financial documents. Our approach: purpose-built for your exact workflow and requirements. This directly addresses the way financial planning professionals actually work.

2. Generating compliant Statements of Advice. Our approach: full ownership of your code and data. This directly addresses the way financial planning professionals actually work.

3. Tracking review meeting schedules across client portfolios. Our approach: modern tech stack (Next.js, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL). This directly addresses the way financial planning professionals actually work.

4. Maintaining records for ASIC compliance and audits. Our approach: purpose-built for your exact workflow and requirements. This directly addresses the way financial planning professionals actually work.

Custom Software Development Solutions for Financial Planning

We build custom applications tailored to financial planning workflows. The exact solution depends on your business size, current tools, and priorities. We scope everything in a free consultation.

What Financial Planning Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For financial planning businesses, the key metrics are:

Funds under advice: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Client retention rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Review meeting compliance: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in financial planning is at the medium level. About half of financial planning businesses now use some form of digital tools. But most are using off-the-shelf products that only partially fit. Custom software built around your actual workflows is the next step.

Typical investment: $1500-4000. Most financial planning clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Financial Planning Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your financial planning business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For financial planning projects, this usually falls within $1500-4000.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 3-8 weeks. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Financial Planning in Melbourne

Strong financial services sector with many independent advisers in CBD, South Melbourne, and affluent eastern suburbs

We have worked with financial planning businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Custom Software Development cost for Financial Planning businesses?

For Financial Planning businesses, Custom Software Development typically starts from $4,997. The exact cost depends on complexity, but most Financial Planning projects fall within the $1500-4000 range. We scope everything in a free consultation before quoting.

How long does Custom Software Development take for a Financial Planning business?

Most Custom Software Development projects for Financial Planning businesses take 3-8 weeks. Simpler builds can be faster. We will give you an honest timeline in your free consultation based on exactly what you need.

Do you have experience building Custom Software for Financial Planning?

Yes. We have worked with Financial Planning businesses to build Custom Software solutions that fit their specific workflows. Every industry has its quirks, and we take time to understand yours before we start building.

What is the process for getting Custom Software built for my Financial Planning business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Financial Planning business and what you need. From there, we scope the project, agree on a price, and start building. You will see progress throughout and can give feedback at every stage.

What features should a Custom Software have for Financial Planning?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Financial Planning businesses we typically recommend starting with the essentials and adding from there. We will help you prioritise what matters most during the scoping process.

What about hosting and ongoing costs?

We deploy to Vercel, Fly.io, or AWS depending on your needs. Hosting for most applications costs between $20 and $100 per month. We set everything up and can manage it for you, or hand it off to your team. No vendor lock-in.

What if my project is bigger than the starting price?

The starting price covers a focused MVP with core functionality. Larger projects are quoted individually based on scope. We will map out the full project, identify what to build first, and give you a clear quote before any work begins. No surprises.

Get Custom Software Development for Your Financial Planning Business

Talk to us about building custom custom software solutions for your financial planning business. Free consultation, fixed pricing, delivered in 3-8 weeks.

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