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For the 14th year in a row, ANZ is sponsoring the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Rising Star Award, designed to recognise emerging talent in financial advice.
The award is now open to financial advisers with four years' experience or less, with provision of quality advice, a commitment to education, and contribution to the industry and the community as the defining qualities of award nominees.
Throughout its 14 years of sponsorship, ANZ has seen nearly 100 financial advisers undergo the finalist process, but what made this year really different is greater diversity across the nominee pool, said Don Sillar, head of sales at ANZ Wealth.
“It’s been fantastic to see more women putting themselves forward for the award, as well as greater range of ages among the applicants, ranging from those early in their career to those who have made a proactive career change to financial advice,” Sillar said. “We’re very proud of this opportunity to showcase financial advice as a career option to a more diverse audience, which will in turn bring broader options for Australians seeking an adviser to help them improve their financial position.”
Nominations are open until June 30 June, with those nominated required to complete their applications by July 6.
The final round of judging will be held on Sept. 13, and the winner will be announced at the AFA National Adviser Conference at The Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast on Oct. 10.
