Five women from across Australia have been recognised for their leadership and contribution to financial risk advice through the 2025 ReCALIbrate program.
Now in its third year, the initiative supports women shaping the future of financial advice by providing each recipient with a $2,000 grant to attend the FAAA Congress in Perth.
In addition, each will be offered exclusive support, including access to CALI’s women’s mentoring network, media training and visibility tools, industry speaking opportunities, a complimentary ticket to CALI’s annual conference, and a meet-and-greet with CALI in Perth.
This year’s recipients are:
- Zoe Kennedy, Financial Adviser, Whitsunday Wealth
- Natalie Lackner, Life Insurance Specialist, Parachute Cover
- Kristy Mitchell, Director and Life Insurance Specialist, Stella Advice
- Clare Telford, Provisional Financial Adviser, Purely Finance
- Alyssa Turner, Financial Adviser, My Fortress Townsville
CALI CEO Christine Cupitt said this year’s recipients highlight the diversity and leadership women in advice are bringing to their profession.
“Each of these women is a role model in her community and represents the future of the advice profession,” she said.
“We’ve seen the ripple effect of ReCALIbrate firsthand, from the confidence it builds in women advisers to the way it changes conversations across the industry. That’s why we’ve expanded the program to include more mentoring, more visibility and more opportunities to lead.”
Zoe Kennedy said: “The chance to be mentored by industry change-makers and amplify the voice of women in advice is priceless.”
Natalie Lackner, who recently started her own life insurance advice business said the grant means being part of an initiative that champions women in advice.
“It is inspiring, because when women are supported and connected, the entire profession grows stronger,” she said.
