AFA CEO, Richard Klipin, will be stepping down from his post to become the new CEO at dealer group, Millennium3.
Mr Klipin was the first CEO appointed by the AFA, following a 2005 review of the Association’s direction. Under his leadership, the AFA has risen to become a strong voice in representing the interests of financial advisers and in advancing the industry agenda to serve the best interests of Australian consumers.
AFA Treasurer and immediate-past President Brad Fox, will step in as interim CEO, pending an executive search for Mr Klipin’s replacement.
… after almost seven fantastic years as CEO, it is time to pass the baton
Mr Klipin, who will commence at Millennium3 in mid February 2013, said it has been an honour to lead the AFA. “The decision to leave has been a very difficult one personally, however after almost seven fantastic years as CEO, it is time to pass the baton. I leave with a great sense of pride. The passion, professionalism and the culture of the AFA community is outstanding, and I know that the future is in great hands.”
Thanking Mr Klipin for his pivotal role in engineering the Association’s transformation during his tenure, National President, Michael Nowak, said Mr Klipin had developed a very strong leadership team. “The AFA now has a strong National Board, robust committee structures and working groups, a strong media voice and partnership offer, engagement with all parts of government, regulators and stakeholders, as well as a growing presence in education,” said Mr Nowak.
In announcing Mr Klipin’s apointment to advisers within the Millennium3 network, Neil Younger, OnePath’s Head of Practice Based Financial Planning, confirmed that the current joint Managing Directors, Barry Martin and Darryl Foster, will remain in the business as Dealer Principals. He said Mr Martin will continue to focus on adviser development and recruitment, while Mr Foster will take on the role of the group’s chief operating officer.
We have opened our comments section for any advisers and other industry contributors who may wish to leave their own message…
Richard, congratulations on your outstanding contribution to advancing the interests of financial advisers and the broader financial services community, in your capacity as AFA CEO . You have always worked towards delivering better outcomes – not just for advisers, but also for the clients whose interests they serve.
It has been a true pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with you.
Peter Sobels.
Here here to Peter’s words. Richard has done a great job at the helm of the AFA. Wishing him the best in the future.
Aaron Zelman
I concur with the preceeding comments. He has, indeed, provided an exceptional level of positive contributions of the interests of financial planners. I personaly congratulation him for his efforts on our behalf. Brian McDougall.
Steve Currie • Well done Klipo, change like yours always has mixed reactions of loss and congratulations, especially when someone with your dedication and vision has made such a positive impact to the lives of so many. You have done a great job leading AFA for the past 7 years and importantly to our Profession. You leave the AFA in great shape, an outstanding legacy and real credit to you, with the support of the team and your family – this can be seen by all who attended the the last months Industry leading National AFA Conference – it had the vibe. It has been a pleasure to work with you in your role at the AFA and see the evolution during very challenging and exciting times.
In the words of the late and great Jack Gibson ” you have run hard ,done good !! ”
All the best to you and your family with the next stage in your career at Millennium3, i know you will continue to make a difference.
cheers Steve.
Congratulations on the new appointment, Richard.
Wish you continued success in all that you do.
Keep smiling … Max/.
My thoughts echo the words of all those before me. Well done Klipo and a great move forward to work with 2 great guys of the industry in Darryl & Barry.
Until our paths cross again, every best wish for your continued success.
Mike
Congratulations Richard. It has been awesome working with you whilst you have been at the helm of the AFA. Quite apart from your instrumental role in guiding the transformation of the AFA you have been a “top bloke” and a lot of fun. I hope we can still catch up for a coffee and some collaboration even though you will noe be “competition”.
Congratulations Richard. You have had to work through some interesting times and have still kept your sanity and maintained a positive outlook.
Hope your future career goes well.
Thankyou Richard. You have brought our organization into the 21st century with great energy. I wish you all the best with M3
Congratulations Richard, you leave the AFA in the enviable and strong postion as the leading voice for all advisers across a broad spectrum of issues
Danny
Hey, Richard, super congratulations for the wonderful job you’ve done with AFA, and raising the sights and professionalism of the Industry, and especially that how AFA is ‘Asssociation of choice’ for so many of us. Your ‘return to the fold’ at OP brings a smile, yet M3 and ANZ will certainly benefit from your skills and aptitude. look forward to our next catch up. Best wishes BP
Congratulations Richard, you have had a difficult time with regulators over the last 7years, but you have done an excellent job for AFA & advisers.THANKS.Going back to your roots eh? All the best at M3.
Congrarulations Klippo for 7 wonderful and productive years at the helm of the AFA.You arrived at the AFA when it was a legacy of the old LUA and built it into the strong Adviser representative group that it is today. Your dogged determination to stick up for those you represented will bevyour legacy. Welcome back to the challenges of Dealer Group land.
Richard you have done a great job for our AFA over the last 7 years.The AFA did not look the same 7 years ago as it does today. It was great to work with you and to be a part of your sucess and achievments.All the best in the future, the AFA will miss you…
Richard, you’ve helped make the AFA very strong and everyone in the industry has a lot to thank you for. Best wishes at M3.
Richard you have performed a terrific service not only to advisers and the Industry but indirectly to our clients and the financial services consumer.Well done on a magnificant and remarkable contribution and may your career move bring you all you wish for.
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