The FAAA Awards recognise FAAA Members who deliver the highest standards of professionalism and trusted advice to Australian consumers, as well as those who have gone above and beyond to support their local community through pro bono and volunteer work.
This year’s FAAA Award winners were announced at the annual FAAA Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday 19 November.
FAAA CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
This category recognises CFP® professionals who have delivered best practice advice that has led to superior client outcomes and have demonstrated the highest professional standards embodied by an FAAA member.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Mark O’Flynn CFP®, Oxlade Financial, QLD.
FAAA ADVISER OF THE YEAR AWARD
This category recognises FAAA Practitioner and Financial Planner AFP® members, excluding CFP® professional and Provisional Adviser members. This award recognises advice practitioners who have consistently demonstrated excellence and the highest professional standards.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Christine Swanson, Prominent Financial Services, SA.
The FAAA Adviser of the Year Award was proudly sponsored by:

FAAA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
This category recognises FAAA Professional Practices demonstrating a commitment to excellence across a range of key metrics.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Boutique Advisers, WA.
FAAA INSPIRE WOMEN - EXCELLENCE IN ADVICE AWARD
This category recognises outstanding women in financial advice who have delivered best practice advice that has led to superior client outcomes.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Kelly King, Iconic Wealth, WA.
The Inspire women – Excellence in Advice Award was proudly sponsored by:

FAAA GEN NEXT RISING STAR AWARD
This category recognises members in the first 4 years of practice in the profession or first 6 years of employment within the advice sector.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Aayush Sharma, Frost Financial Services, NT.
FAAA UNIVERSITY STUDENT OF THE YEAR
This category recognises members who are enrolled in a financial planning related course in a tertiary institution or equivalent.
Congratulations to this year’s winner, Katherine Mitterer, QLD.
The FAAA University Student of the Year Award was proudly sponsored by:

For more winner and finalist pictures visit the FAAA Gala Dinner page!
Photographer: Adam Hollingworth