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
Michael Murphy Award 2017

Congratulations to Godfrey Phillips who was awarded the Michael Murphy Award at the AFA 2017 National Adviser Conference on the Gold Coast on 12 October.

The Award, named in honour of the late Michael Murphy, recognises an individual who has provided exceptional service to the AFA and the advice profession. It is the highest honour which can be bestowed on an AFA member.

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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21
Aug
Wednesday - 12:00 PM

WA AFA Mentoring Aspirants - Shared Learnings

AFA Mentoring Program 2019 - WA Aspirants Lunch

28
Aug
Wednesday - 1:00 PM

united. AFA Conference 19

From 28-30 August we head to Adelaide for a three day, two-night program which keeps the best from what’s worked over the years combined with new thinking and initiatives to help you thrive and make a difference to your business. This year’s conference theme, united, centres on bringing our AFA members, partners, industry and the advice community together so we can make a difference.

06
Sep
Friday - 9:00 AM

WA Accidental Counsellor Course

Second Date Available

The WA AFA State Committee has again partnered with Lifeline WA to offer financial advisers and BDMs/PDMs the opportunity to gain the skills to assist people dealing with difficult situations or who may be feeling angry or distressed. As an industry going through a great deal of change, it is important that all financial advice professionals look out for each other, and this 1-day course will arm you with the skills you need to support and counsel those around you.

Latest News
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08 Aug 2019

14 Financial Advice professionals awarded MetLife/AFA grant

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Sydney: 8 August 2019 – SYDNEY: MetLife Australia and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today announce the recipients of the inaugual MetLife Progress: Professional Development Grant for Women. A total of 14 grants have been awarded to up-and-coming female financial advisers and paraplanners.

07 Aug 2019

Financy Women's Index - June 2019 Quarter

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SYDNEY: 7 August 2019 - Australian women are well over a generation away from achieving financial equality with the latest Financy Women’s Index* showing that progress has slowed over the past financial year despite a record narrowing of the superannuation gender gap.

02 Aug 2019

The End of Grandfathering. A rushed and simplistic approach puts clients at risk.

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SYDNEY: 2 August 2019 – The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) acknowledges that the removal of grandfathered commissions is a necessary step in the journey towards professionalism and in building consumer trust in financial advice.

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