Welcome to the Association of Financial Advisers 

The AFA has been the authentic voice of advice professionals since its beginning in 1946. Today, the AFA is a vibrant, innovative association whose members remain driven by a shared belief in the value of great advice for more Australians. Learn more

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Governed by Principles of Practice

 

Clients seek advisers who belong to a professional association and abide by a strict Code of Conduct. The AFA Code of Conduct is based on six guiding principles that govern our member's professional practice. 

 

AFA Awards for Excellence

 

We believe that recognising excellence is integral to building a strong profession. Each year the AFA, together with our partners, announce five prestigious awards for quality advice and an award for Life Company of the Year.

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Social Highlights
AFA Awards 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 AFA Award Winners: Simone Du Chesne - Adviser of the Year, Chris Carlin - Rising Star of the Year, Dawn Thomas - Female Excellence in Advice Award Winner and Ben Nash - Excellence in Advice Award Winner.  

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Appreciation Awards - AFA 2018 National Adviser Conference

Congratulations to Jawad Ahmad, Amanda Cassar and Karen Walmsley who were recognised for their time and dedication to the AFA with an Appreciation Award. These awards were presented at the AFA 2018 National Adviser Conference on the Gold Coast in October 2018.

We'd like to thank Jawad, Amanda and Karen for their huge contributions to the AFA.

Upcoming Events
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10
Oct
Thursday - 2:30 PM

AFA Annual General Meeting

The AFA Annual General Meeting will present results from the 2018/9 financial year and key proposals for the future to our member community. 

10
Oct
Thursday - 4:00 PM

SA Practitioner and Genxt World Mental Health Day Event

AFA invites you to celebrate World Mental Health Day and join us for Miriam Henke's insights and strategies to help ourselves and others!

16
Oct
Wednesday - 4:00 PM

AFA WA Practitioner: planning for your future and your business

The AFA would like to invite you to hear from Radar Results on what to consider if you are looking to buy, sell or merge your business with other like-minded financial advisers. This event will also give you an opportunity to network with and hear from a panel of advisers who have recently made changes to their business.

Latest News
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11 Sep 2019

The unknown consequences of the legislation to ban grandfathered commissions

MEDIA RELEASE

SYDNEY: 10 September, 2019 –  The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) acknowledges the passing of the Ending Grandfathered Conflicted Remuneration Bill 2019 in the House of Representatives today.

02 Sep 2019

AFA and TAL announce 2019 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award

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ADELAIDE: 29 August, 2019 – Dawn Thomas from Wealthwise is the winner of the 2019 Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award).

02 Sep 2019

AFA and TAL announce 2019 AFA Excellence in Education Award Winner

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ADELAIDE: 29 August, 2019 – The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL are pleased to announce that Ben Nash of Pivot Wealth is the winner of the 2019 AFA Excellence in Education Award (the Award). The Award recognises, supports and rewards excellence in financial adviser education and was presented to Ben at the AFA Conference in Adelaide this evening.

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