Excellence in financial planning has been celebrated with AMP’s Genesys Wealth Advisers announcing the recipients of its adviser recognition awards.
Stanford Brown Financial Advisers has picked up both the Member Firm of the Year Award for wealth management expertise and the Ballesty Sikemma Award for outstanding professional performance by an individual adviser.
Sacha Sanders from Potential Private Wealth was honoured with the Richard Harvey Award which recognises excellence in up-and-coming advisers.
Genesys Wealth Advisers Managing Director Paul Robertson said the awards are an opportunity to step back and reflect on what it means to be a financial adviser in today’s community.
“Our time is spent guiding clients through their financial lives, providing them with one of the ingredients for their future well-being, so it’s important to recognise advisers who excel at what they do,” Mr Robertson said.
The Genesys Annual Awards recognise outstanding achievement in financial planning and are presented to high achievers across a variety of categories.
Member Firm of the Year Award
Stanford Brown Financial Advisers
This award recognises the quality of the member firm’s strategy, business operations and advice processes.
Mr Robertson said Stanford Brown Financial Advisers displays a high standard of professionalism across all areas of their business, from the quality of their advice to the standard of their client service and business strategy.
Ballesty Sikkema Award
Mr David Brown, Stanford Brown Financial Advisers
Named in honour of the founders of the Genesys business, Paul Ballesty and John Sikkema, this award recognises an adviser who maintains the highest standard of business professionalism.
Mr Robertson said David has hit the financial planning trifecta – he’s a strong role model to his peers, makes a significant contribution to the industry and is an active contributor to his local community.
Richard Harvey Award
Mr Sacha Sanders, Potential Private Wealth
The award recognises an up-and-coming Genesys adviser who has made a significant contribution to their profession and is named in honour of the late Richard Harvey who is remembered for the mentoring he offered his colleagues, particularly those just starting out.
Mr Robertson said in his short career, Sacha has already had a big impact on the financial services industry and has an unflinching commitment to professional development.