Julie Hamilton

Acclaim Wealth has appointed experienced financial services executive Julie Hamilton as Chief Executive Officer, effective yesterday.

Ms Hamilton joins Acclaim Wealth from DDH Graham Limited, where she has served as Director of Money Market since 2008, overseeing strategic relationships, business development, product strategy, governance, compliance and operational initiatives across the business. She will take over from Terry Constable, who has led the business since 2023 and overseen a significant period of growth and development.

Acclaim Wealth Chairman Ugo Di Girolamo commented, “Julie brings a rare combination of strategic leadership, deep operational expertise and a genuine understanding of what advisers need from their platform partner. Through her work at Money Market, she already has strong relationships across our clients and adviser communities, and a deep appreciation of the qualities that make Acclaim different.

“As we position the business for its next phase of growth, we wanted a leader who could continue strengthening our adviser proposition while ensuring we maintain the high service standards our advisers and clients expect. Julie’s experience across wealth management, distribution, compliance and operations makes her exceptionally well placed to lead Acclaim into its next chapter.”

Mr Di Girolamo also acknowledged the departure of Mr Constable, saying, “Terry has played a pivotal role in shaping Acclaim Wealth into the adviser-focused business it is today. As part of the role transition, Terry and Julie have already been working closely together to ensure a smooth handover. On behalf of the Board, we thank Terry for his leadership, dedication and contribution to the company and wish him every success in the future.”

Ms Hamilton brings more than 25 years’ experience across wealth management, platform administration, licensee services, adviser support and financial services operations. Her career has included senior leadership, compliance, business development, relationship management and operational management roles across a range of financial services businesses.

At DDH Graham Limited, Ms Hamilton has been responsible for key broker relationships, strategic growth initiatives, product development, governance oversight and major business projects, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and client service.

Prior to joining DDH Graham, she held senior management and compliance leadership roles with MLC Ltd, BDO Financial Planning Pty Ltd, Synergy Capital Management Limited and Macquarie Investment Management Limited.

Ms Hamilton said she was excited to be joining Acclaim Wealth at a pivotal time for the business.

“Acclaim Wealth has built a strong reputation for supporting advisers and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. I am looking forward to working with the Board, executive team, employees and advisers to build on that foundation and continue driving growth and service excellence.

“The opportunity to lead a business with such a strong adviser focus is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to helping shape the next stage of Acclaim’s journey.”

Ms Hamilton’s appointment follows the recent promotion of Aimie West to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening the company’s leadership team as it positions for future growth.

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Terry Constable

Multi award winning wealth management businesses, Infocus Wealth Management has announced the appointment of Terry Constable as Executive General Manager, Platforms.

The appointment strengthens Infocus’ executive team and supports the continued growth of its platform infrastructure, superannuation and wealth management capabilities as the business enters its next phase of expansion.

Terry joins Infocus with more than 16 years’ experience across wealth management, superannuation, platform distribution and strategic partnerships. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Acclaim Wealth, overseeing a superannuation and platform business supporting more than 15,000 clients and a broad national adviser community.

Throughout his career, Terry has built a reputation for delivering large-scale business transformation, operational improvement and commercial growth. His experience includes leading major administration and platform migrations, driving operational excellence, establishing strategic partnerships and strengthening adviser engagement during periods of significant volatility and change.

Infocus Founder and Managing Director, Darren Steinhardt, said Terry’s appointment reflects the firm’s commitment to investing in experienced leadership capable of delivering meaningful outcomes for advisers and clients.

“Terry brings an outstanding combination of platform expertise, commercial acumen and deep industry relationships. His proven ability to lead complex transformation programs while maintaining a strong focus on adviser outcomes makes him an excellent fit for Infocus.

“As we continue to enhance our operating model and invest in the capabilities that support quality financial advice, Terry’s experience and leadership will play an important role in shaping the future of our platforms business.”

Commenting on his appointment, Terry Constable said he was excited to join Infocus at a pivotal point in the company’s growth journey.

“Infocus has built a strong reputation for supporting advisers through a genuinely flexible business model and a commitment to innovation across advice, technology and investment solutions.

“I’m looking forward to working with the team to further strengthen our platform capabilities, deepen adviser engagement and help position the business for continued long-term growth.”

Prior to becoming CEO, Terry held a range of senior leadership positions at Acclaim Wealth, including Head of Distribution and Partnerships, where he led adviser growth initiatives and strategic partnerships that contributed significantly to funds under administration growth and expansion of adviser engagement. Earlier in his career, Terry worked across business development, adviser services and financial advice roles, giving him deep insight into adviser needs and operational excellence.

Terry’s appointment follows a period of sustained growth and strategic investment for Infocus as the business continues to expand its advice, platform and technology and investment solutions capabilities in support of financial advisers across Australia.

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Aimie West

Acclaim Wealth has appointed long-serving executive Aimie West to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), reflecting the company’s continued growth and focus on enhancing service delivery to its national adviser network.

The appointment recognises Aimie’s eight-year contribution to Acclaim Wealth, during which she has held senior business development and adviser services leadership roles and played a key role in the evolution of the business’s operating model and adviser support capabilities.

Most recently, as Head of Adviser Services, Aimie led the division supporting more than 750 financial advisers nationally, overseeing service delivery, operational transformation and adviser engagement initiatives. She created the Adviser Services division and operating model, introduced workflow automation and analytics capabilities, and led a range of technology and process improvements across the business.

CEO Terry Constable said the creation of a COO role reflected Acclaim’s next phase of growth and ongoing commitment to advisers.

“I’m proud to announce Aimie West’s appointment to the new role of Chief Operating Officer. This promotion reflects Aimie’s capability and the important role she’s played in Acclaim’s growth over the past eight years.

“Aimie has a unique understanding of our adviser community, having worked directly with advisers as a Business Development Manager before building our Adviser Services function from the ground up. Under her leadership, the team has become a critical part of the adviser experience and a key differentiator for Acclaim.

“As our business continues to grow, the introduction of a COO role will help us deliver a premium service model to advisers and manage our critical vendor relationships, at a time when Acclaim is investing heavily in both our technology and team capacity. . Aimie is exceptionally well placed to lead that next chapter,” said Terry.

Prior to leading Adviser Services, Aimie served as Acclaim Wealth’s Business Development Manager, working across adviser networks nationally and helping drive adviser acquisition, retention and business growth initiatives.

In her new role, Aimie will oversee operational strategy and execution across the business, with a focus on service delivery, adviser engagement, technology-enabled efficiency and scalable growth.

Aimie said the appointment is an opportunity to build on her existing strong partnerships and support Acclaim’s future growth.

“Acclaim has always been committed to putting advisers at the centre of what we do, and I am excited to take on this role at such an important stage in the company’s growth.

“Over the past eight years I have had the opportunity to work closely with advisers across the country and understand what they need from a platform partner. That insight will continue to guide how we evolve our operations, enhance service delivery and support advisers to grow their businesses.”

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Terry Constable

Acclaim Wealth, a leading wealth management platform provider, has announced the appointment of current Head of Distribution and Partnerships, Terry Constable, as its incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Mr Constable will take the reins from current long-standing CEO, Alan Hegerty, who is stepping down from the role after 12 years leading the business. The transition, which will take effect from 1 October 2023, comes as Acclaim Wealth continues to expand its services, build strong relationships with partners, and provide innovative solutions to financial advisers and individuals.

Mr Constable, who is based in Sydney, has been with Acclaim Wealth for over a decade, most recently as the Head of Distribution and Partnerships. He will take over the role from Alan Hegerty, who has contributed significantly to the growth and success of Acclaim Wealth over the past 12 years.

Chairman Ugo Di Girolamo commented, “We are very proud to announce Terry as Acclaim Wealth’s new CEO. Over the last 10 years Terry has played a big part in helping grow the business to where it is today, showing a strong commitment to providing the best possible service which plays an important part in helping Acclaim to continue the growth in its business.”

Mr Di Girolamo also acknowledged the departure of Alan Hegerty saying, “I’d like to thank Alan for all his hard work and commitment to the business and wish him well in his endeavours. Alan leaves Acclaim in great shape and we are well-positioned to continue our growth and success, having benefited from Alan’s significant contributions scaling the business over the past 12 years.”

Mr Constable shared his vision for the company, saying, “I deeply appreciate the board’s confidence in me as the new CEO and am greatly looking forward to expanding the partnership network. Driving the distribution function of the business for over 10 years has allowed me to form some extremely strong relationships with our adviser network and business partners. It is these relationships and insights that will continue shape my decisions moving forward.

Commenting on his departure, Alan Hegerty stated, “After 12 years with the business, it is time to start a new chapter and move onto the next challenge. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved. We have launched our new market-leading products and are close to completing our transformative system upgrade project, which positions Acclaim perfectly for the next phase of our growth. Terry is the right person to navigate the business through this next stage.”

Acclaim Wealth is a wealth management platform featuring both superannuation and investment solutions and with its flagship retail super product known as an alternative to an SMSF – with less administrative burden. The platform’s innovative individual HIN model provides advisers and investors with the benefits of individual asset ownership with the convenience, functionality and reporting of a platform.

With Mr Constable at the helm, Acclaim Wealth aims to continue solving challenges faced by advisers. The company’s premium service, ease of share trading, innovative product design and market leading platform portal ensure Acclaim is a market leader, setting a benchmark for wealth management technology. He has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth over this time, fostering strong relationships with the firm’s largest clients makes him the ideal person to drive the next phase of Acclaim’s expansion.

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