Erin Truscott of GCA Financial is the 2016 AFA Rising Star.
The AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award), supported by ANZ Wealth, launched in 2005 and recognizes new advisers who are providing quality advice, who demonstrate a commitment to education and who are making a valuable contribution to their industry and to their community.
In making the announcement at the AFA National Adviser Conference in Canberra today, AFA CEO Brad Fox said Ms Truscott demonstrates exceptional capabilities in all areas.
“Erin aims to not only deliver service to her clients that helps improve their financial situation but that also helps improve their peace of mind and hence their lifestyle and well-being,” he said. “Through the commitment she has made to her education and the contributions she has made to both her profession and her community, Erin has proven herself to be an outstanding AFA Rising Star. Like those who have earned the accolade before her, we have great confidence that Erin will go on to be a role model for those who aspire to be leading advisers in the profession.”
Managing Director ANZ Wealth, Alexis George, said the Award, which ANZ has supported since inception, aims to recognize emerging talent within the financial advice profession.
“ANZ is committed to the long-term strength of the financial advice industry. This is why we’re proud to partner with the AFA to recognise outstanding next generation financial advisers,” Ms George said. “We congratulate Erin on earning the title of 2016 AFA Rising Star.”