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 - united. AFA 2019 Conference

Congratulations to Colin Benvenuto who was recognised for his time and dedication to the AFA with a Recognition Award. Congratulations also to Appreciation Award recipients: Julie James, Charles Green, Julia Schortinghuis, Tim Ross, Amie Pachos, Mark Neil, Jenny Pearse and Steve Salvia. Awards were presented at the united. AFA 2019 Conference in Adelaide. 

Upcoming Events
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30
Jan
Thursday - 12:30 PM

Inspire: 2020 Vision & Goal Setting Workshop

Set yourself up for a successful 2020 with AFA Inspire.  Come and join us over lunch as we assist you to create your own Vision for 2020.

05
Feb
Wednesday - 11:30 AM

AFA Webinar: Study Tips & Tricks with TAFE NSW

Set yourself up for a successful 2020 with the AFA and TAFE study tips and tricks. 

19
Feb
Wednesday - 8:00 AM

AFA National Roadshow 20

Welcome! to united. AFA Roadshow 20.

Where others see challenges, we see opportunities. United across Australia, we can make a difference.

Latest News
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26 Nov 2019

AFA welcomes ASIC's approach to Code of Ethics

MEDIA RELEASE

SYDNEY: 26 November 2019 – The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes today's announcement from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
outlining the regulator's approach to licensee obligations for the Financial Planners and Advisers Code of Ethics 2019 (the Code).
 

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

MEDIA RELEASE

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.

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