Copia anticipates growth, appointing new Distribution Manager
Copia Investment Partners (Copia) has welcomed the appointment of Justin Cilmi as Distribution Manager based in Melbourne.
Justin has over two decades of experience in the wealth management space. He has held senior positions across the industry including Superannuation Consultant at National Australia Bank and most recently, Business Development Manager at Colonial First State. Justin has also held Director roles at independent advice firms JC & Co Financial Solutions and Devon Partners in Melbourne.
Copia General Manager of Distribution, John Clothier said “Justin understands the challenges for advisers and what solutions they need for clients following a tumultuous year in markets and a changing regulatory environment ahead of the Quality of Advice Review response from Government. As advisers continue to seek trusted partnerships and products that cater to the diverse needs of Australians looking to build wealth, we see huge opportunity for trusted businesses to thrive.”
Mr Clothier continued, “Justin has a demonstrated understanding of the mechanics of the advice chain, from platforms to delivering financial advice. His insight will support our strategy to provide premium product solutions to Australian investors.”
Justin holds a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University, an Advanced diploma of financial planning, Graduate certificate in applied finance and self-managed super funds from Kaplan Education.
Copia distributes financial products with seven investment partners: OC Funds Management (Australian small companies), Vertium Asset Management (Australian equity income), Chester Asset Management (high conviction Australian equities), ECP Asset Management (high conviction growth Australian equities), Artisan Partners (global small and mid-cap equities, credit opportunities), TT International (global equity environmental impact) and Mutual Limited (cash, credit and fixed income).
