My role is like being an interpreter.
I help AFSL owners who are struggling to understand and apply legislation, because they can’t figure out how to bridge the gap between regulator expectations and the reality of giving advice.
My role is to provide confidence that if the regulator knocks on the door, risk has been mitigated as much as possible. I like to say that we see ourselves as the eyes and ears for danger – we see it before others do. For us, it’s hiding in plain sight.

Our job is to give you the right tools.
When we can make the application of the legislation simple and seamless, it becomes a part of doing business and not the focus.
Just like breathing.
We remove the stress from managing compliance, by resolving the uncertainty around decision making and application.
Now, compliance isn't your total focus anymore. Providing valuable advice and services to your clients and supporting your team become the focus again.
Rhett’s diverse career spans the legal and financial services industries. He has worked as:
- A solicitor in private practice
- An investigator for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
- A panel case manager for the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)
- The Head of Compliance for an ASX listed company that holds two AFS licences
- Rhett has acted as an independent expert in enforceable undertakings
Rhett started Integrity Compliance and RDLegal to be able to provide support to AFS Licensees of all shapes and sizes. He felt there was a need to provide a service that understands and caters for the needs of financial advice businesses. He also recently passed the FASEA exam.
Rhett has a unique skill set and a deep understanding of the balance needed to achieve both regulatory and commercial outcomes. He also has passion and energy for our industry and better advice solutions, with 100% commitment to delivering the best solutions.
"When we can make the application of the legislation simple and seamless, it becomes a part of doing business and not the focus."
Rhett Das, Managing Director
A little bit more about Rhett...
Impressive credentials
I like to think I have quite a few impressive credentials, but these are the most important to you:
- Bachelor of Business, University of the Sunshine Coast (2001)
- Bachelor of Laws, Victoria University (2004)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law (2006)
- Diploma of Financial Planning, Kaplan Professional (2015)
- Master of Financial Planning, Kaplan (Current)
A bit of balance
Balance in life can help you be better at your work. This gives me a great excuse to indulge in:
- Riding and caring for our horses - we have Friesians (very large horses), who are calm and just like really big dogs
- My love for motorcycles, but there is only one brand - Ducati
- Having a healthy mind and body - I make sure I fit in some pilates, yoga and HIIT each week
What you don't know
There are some interesting facts you are unlikely to know about me.
- I'm actually related to Ned Kelly
- My godfather was the only person to land a Mirage A3-16 at Tullamarine on its fuel tanks and survive
- I’m left-handed
- I'm great at show jumping
If you'd like to find out more about how Rhett and the team can help your organisation, then get in touch by booking a call for a discussion.