Mr Smith brings significant experience in business development, channel strategies and adviser recruitment and retention.

Prior to joining Centrepoint Alliance, Mr Smith spent over four years as Business Growth Manager at MLC Wealth, where he was responsible for recruiting quality self-employed financial advisers into MLC licensees.

Commenting on the hire, Paul Cullen, Group Executive Advice for Centrepoint Alliance said: “We are delighted to welcome Charles to the Centrepoint Alliance team.

“We are receiving a lot of interest from advice firms who want to explore their licensing options, and Charles brings the deep knowledge and experience required to assist businesses in making the right choice for their needs. 

Mr Smith has been in the industry for several decades and has held many senior institutional positions as well as executive and non-executive roles for major licensees.

“Centrepoint Alliance continues to attract the attention of both licensed and self-licensed advisers and I am looking forward to contributing to the business’ continued growth,” Mr Smith said.

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Charles brings with him 25 years of experience within the wealth management industry, having held senior roles with ING DIRECT and ANZ Wealth.

NAB Wealth Advice Partnerships General Manager Ross Barnwell said it was vital for the business to continue to grow its adviser network, and give more Australians the opportunity to seek quality financial advice.

“The advice landscape is changing and we need to ensure we continue to deliver a valued and enduring experience for both advisers and consumers.

“We aim to be the licensee partner of choice based on our ability to support our businesses through better technology, practical customer insights, and a culture of innovation, and I have no doubt Charles will play an integral role in the evolution of our business.”

Speaking of his appointment Charles said: “I’ve been in the wealth management business for close to 25 years, and I am passionate about creating a network that provides high quality, trusted financial advice to Australians.”

NAB Wealth Advice Partnerships operates five aligned licensee businesses – Apogee, Meritum, MLC Financial Planning, Garvan and Godfrey Pembroke – and includes over 600 self-employed advice businesses, with over 1,100 advisers.

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