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
Consumer Choice Awards 2016

The AFA and the Beddoes Institute hosted the inaugural Consumer Choice Awards, which recognises the best insurers as rated by advised policyholders and claimants.

The Awards evening was held on 15 November at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney, and we had the pleasure of Nationals Senator for NSW, Senator John Williams as our special guest for the evening.

Congratulations to all of the deserving award winners and finalists.

Life Company of the Year Awards 2016

The AFA/Strategic Insight and Beddoes Life Company of the Year Awards recognise excellence in the provision of Life & Annuity products and services to financial advisers and their clients. This year’s event was held in The Hilton Hotel, Sydney on Thursday 9 March 2017 with special guest David Koch.

Congratulations to BT for taking the honours for Overall Platinum Award Winner 2016. The Beddoes Institute/Risk Info service team awards went to Zurich and BT. Over $8,000 was raised by AFA Foundation for Youth of the Streets charity.

Upcoming Events
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25
Aug
Friday - 12:00 PM

Using video blogging to grow your business

Do you want to connect with more potential clients, increase authority in your market, and build trust with your audience before you've even met them?

29
Aug
Tuesday - 5:30 PM

AFA Inspire NSW - Against All Odds, Success in Adversity

Join the AFA Inspire NSW Committee along with Yvonne Keane, Hills Shire Mayor and Chairman of the Board for The Sanctuary, The Hills Women’s Shelter. Yvonne will share with us how she has faced her own challenges to ultimately build her own success.

06
Sep
Wednesday - 8:00 AM

Create a value driven business that magnetises more of the right client

Value is a word that gets bandied around a lot in the business and financial world.  Your clients use it, you use it, business owners use it, big organisations use it.  It’s something people want and yet it can also be something people feel they don’t have or receive.

Latest News
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14 Jul 2017

Adviser education framework re-imagined and re-engineered

SYDNEY: 14 JULY 2017 – The adviser education framework will be completely re-engineered under a collaborative approach being taken by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA).

29 Jun 2017

Top EOFY tips from top AFA advisers

SYDNEY: 28 JUNE 2017 – The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is urging Australians to check in with a financial adviser to help them make the most of end-of-financial-year (EOFY) opportunities. 

29 Jun 2017

The Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP included in distinguished line-up of speakers at 2017 AFA National Adviser Conference

SYDNEY: 28 June 2017 – A new round of plenary speakers has been announced for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) National Adviser Conference, which is returning to the Gold Coast 11-13 October.

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