Established in 2005, the AFA Rising Star of the Year Award (the Award) recognises the best new advisers who provide quality, holistic advice; demonstrate a commitment to education and make a valuable contribution to their industry and to their community.

Richard Klipin, CEO of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), said, “The Award continues to uncover great talent across Australia. The commitment and capability of this year’s finalists demonstrate that the future of the profession is in good hands.

“The Award is about finding, showcasing and celebrating talent in advisers who are at the start of their careers.  This has been a collaborative effort from the start and we thank OnePath for sharing the passion, the vision and the commitment to fostering talent.

The 2012 finalists are:

• Angus Gallagher – Knightcorp Life Insurance & Wealth Management (Western Australia)
• Cameron Forbes – Forbes Financial Planning (Victoria)
• Matt Hale – Financial Design for Life (Victoria)
• Meike Suggars – Suggars & Associates (Victoria)
• Scott Mitton – RI Advice (Victoria)

Gerard Kerr, Head of Retail Product Marketing and Reinsurance at ANZ’s OnePath said, “The Award plays an important role in ensuring the future success and growth of the financial industry, by promoting and nurturing the industry’s finest emerging talent.

“ANZ’s OnePath is pleased to sponsor the 2012 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award and help recognise, celebrate and support tomorrow’s leaders.”

This year’s judging panel includes:

• Esther Althaus, Acquire Wealth Management and 2005 AFA Rising Star Winner
• Andrew Shakespeare, JSA Group and 2010 AFA Rising Star Winner
• Richard Klipin, AFA
• Terry Bell, Business Health
• Gerard Kerr, OnePath
• Daniel Waller, OnePath

The Rising Star of the Year Award winner will be announced at the AFA National Conference on the Gold Coast, Sunday 28 October 2012. For more information on the AFA Rising Star of the Year Award, see www.afarisingstar.com.au

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