Sharyn Baker
North has announced a new partnership with talent development and recruitment specialist Striver, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the future of the financial advice profession.
To mark the partnership, North will host Striver’s flagship Brimstone Sydney event, bringing together students, graduates, career changers and industry leaders to explore opportunities in financial advice.
The partnership comes at a critical time for the profession, with demand for financial advice continuing to grow while adviser numbers remain constrained.
Through initiatives such as Brimstone, North and Striver aim to help create stronger pathways into advice and inspire more people to pursue careers in the profession.
Helping encourage the next generation of advisers
North has a long-standing commitment to supporting advisers and helping Australians achieve better financial outcomes.
The partnership with Striver builds on that commitment by investing in emerging talent and helping strengthen the profession for future generations.
Brimstone Sydney will provide attendees with insights into the financial advice profession, opportunities to connect with advisers and industry leaders, and practical guidance on entering and building a career within the sector.
The event will be hosted by North at AMP’s Sydney headquarters on 15 September 2026.
Alisdair Barr, Founder and CEO of Striver, said Brimstone was designed to showcase the opportunities available within financial advice and connect aspiring advisers with industry leaders.
“At Striver, we’re passionate about creating clearer pathways into financial advice and connecting talented people with meaningful careers in the profession. Brimstone brings together students, graduates, career changers and industry leaders to showcase what’s possible in advice.
“For many attendees, these events provide their first exposure to the profession and often the moment they realise financial advice can be a rewarding and purpose-driven career. North’s commitment to growing the profession and supporting emerging talent makes them a natural partner.
“Together, we’re helping create opportunities for the next generation of advisers to learn, connect and take their first step into the industry.”
Sharyn Baker, Director, Operations, Platforms at AMP, said supporting the adviser community and its future talent pipeline was central to North’s purpose.
“At North, we believe great advice changes lives. It helps Australians navigate important financial decisions and achieve better outcomes throughout every stage of life.
“Supporting advisers has always been part of who we are, and this partnership with Striver reflects our commitment to helping attract, develop and inspire the next generation of advice professionals.
“Brimstone Sydney is about more than a single event. It’s about bringing together future talent, experienced professionals and industry leaders to help strengthen the profession, expand career pathways and ensure more Australians can access quality financial advice in the years ahead.”