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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20
Nov
Wednesday - 7:00 AM

WA Pulse: Paraplanner breakfast

You're invited to the first WA Pulse Community of Practice Paraplanner Breakfast!

20
Nov
Wednesday - 4:00 PM

AFA Webinar 'The Future You'! Your Life By Design

You're invited to the AFA Inspire 'The Future You!' webinar with Michelle Hoskin from Standards International 

27
Nov
Wednesday - 4:30 PM

AFA NSW Christmas get-together!

The NSW Communities of Practice invite you to a Christmas get-together!

Latest News
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15 Nov 2019

Winners of 2019 Life Company of the Year Awards Announced

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SYDNEY: 14 November 2019 – TAL Life has scored a hat trick, taking the title of AFA Life Company of the Year for the third consecutive year at an event held in Sydney today.
 

15 Nov 2019

Winners of 2019 Consumer Choice Awards Announced

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SYDNEY: 14 November 2019 – BT Financial Group (BT) has won The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Beddoes Institute (Beddoes) 2019 Consumer Choice Award. OnePath Life and Clearview were runners-up.

31 Oct 2019

Inequalities continue to hinder financial progress of Australian women

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31 October, 2019 - Australian women made further financial progress in the September quarter but continue to be held back by a 193-year wait for gender equality in unpaid work.

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