Financial advisers recognised through the 2010 Hillross Awards Program

The 2010 Hillross Awards Program has recognised advisers and advisory firms across the country for their high levels of professionalism, wealth management expertise, customer service and business efficiency.

The awards are open to financial advisers and advisory firms across the Hillross network. The winners are determined by an expert panel of industry representatives, including the Financial Planning Association and PwC.

Hillross Managing Director Hugh Humphrey said, “Each of the award nominees has shown a passion and commitment for high quality advice and client service. These advisers and advisory firms have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism and each should be very proud of this achievement.”

Hillross financial adviser Diane Chalk of Hillross Fairy Meadow (NSW) was named the 2010 Hillross Adviser of the Year.

Ms Chalk has been an adviser for 25 years and a Hillross Authorised Representative for 12 years. She has established a high profile in the Illawarra region and is well respected by her clients.

“Dianne displays great passion and integrity. She continually provides quality advice for all her clients and actively shares best practice ideas with industry networks,” said Mr Humphrey.

The Hillross Advisory Firm of the Year award was presented to Arrive Wealth Management (South East Queensland).

Arrive Wealth Management has a professional services approach to financial advisory and all their senior advisers are CFP or CA designated. The firm has strong referral relationships from professional firms including PwC, KPMG, Lyons & Judge and Pilot Partners.

Reflecting on Arrive Wealth Management, Mr Humphrey said, “This is a business that is serious about delivering on what it promises, displaying a very impressive ‘future-proof’ business model with a strong culture underpinned by professionalism.”