{"id":79368,"date":"2025-09-24T16:35:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T06:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riskinfo.com.au\/news\/?p=79368"},"modified":"2025-10-01T17:47:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:47:48","slug":"faaa-2025-award-finalists-named","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riskinfo.com.au\/news\/2025\/09\/24\/faaa-2025-award-finalists-named\/","title":{"rendered":"FAAA 2025 Award Finalists Named"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finalists for the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.faaa.au\/2025-faaa-congress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FAAA annual awards<\/a> have been named, with the winners to be announced at a gala dinner at the Perth Congress in November.<\/p>\n<p>FAAA GM Membership, <strong>Tania Milnes<\/strong>, said the awards continue to recognise and celebrate those within the Australian financial advice profession who showcase the \u201chighest standards of professionalism and care\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFinancial advice is important for all Australians in maximising resilience and achieving their financial outcomes, therefore we recognise dedicated advisers who are committed to helping fellow Australians do so,\u201d said Ms Milnes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70303\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70303\" src=\"https:\/\/riskinfo.com.au\/news\/files\/2024\/03\/Tania-Milnes-2-e1709690749648.jpg\" alt=\"Tania Milnes\" width=\"150\" height=\"180\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tania Milnes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She thanked the supporters of the awards, noting their commitment to the advancement of excellence in financial advice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis important recognition can\u2019t happen without the help of our award sponsors, and we thank them for their ongoing support and commitment to excellence in our profession.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/events.faaa.au\/2025-faaa-congress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to register for the FAAA Congress on 18-20 November in Perth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 Finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The finalists of the FAAA Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year Award are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sarah Leslie<\/strong> CFP, Story Wealth Management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark O\u2019Flynn<\/strong> CFP, Oxlade Financial<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joe Stephan<\/strong> CFP, Stephan Independent Advisory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The finalists for FAAA Adviser of the Year Award are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nikki Booth<\/strong>, My Wealth Solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adam Lai<\/strong>, Green Associates<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christine Swanson<\/strong>, Prominent Financial Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The finalists of the FAAA Professional Practice of the Year Award are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boutique Advisers, WA<\/li>\n<li>Oxlade Financial, QLD<\/li>\n<li>Warr Hunt, VIC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The finalists for the FAAA Inspire Women \u2013 Excellence in Advice Award are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melody Edwards<\/strong> CFP, Evalesco Financial Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morgan Hayward<\/strong>, Lume Wealth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kelly King<\/strong>, Iconic Wealth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The finalists for the FAAA Gen Next Rising Star of the Year Award are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aayush Sharma<\/strong>, Frost Financial Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shannon Victor<\/strong>, Oxlade Financial<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aden Wilkins<\/strong> CFP, Capital Partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The finalists for the FAAA University Student of the Year Award are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leah Dhu<\/strong>, Curtin University<\/li>\n<li><strong>Katherine Mitterer<\/strong>, University of South Australia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Callum Wishart<\/strong>, University of Queensland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Last year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/riskinfo.com.au\/news\/2024\/11\/29\/top-advisers-recognised-at-2024-faaa-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winners<\/a> were:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year: <strong>Bianca Musico<\/strong> \u2013 Warr Hunt<\/li>\n<li>Adviser of the Year (sponsored by Zurich Australia): <strong>John Cachia<\/strong> \u2013 Thriving Wealth<\/li>\n<li>Professional Practice of the Year: Capital Partners<\/li>\n<li>Inspire Women \u2013 Excellence in Advice (sponsored by TAL): <strong>Deline Jacovides<\/strong> \u2013 Mazi Wealth<\/li>\n<li>Gen Next Rising Star of the Year: <strong>Jakob Ayres<\/strong> \u2013 Apt Wealth Partners<\/li>\n<li>FAAA University Student of the Year Award (sponsored by UniSuper): <strong>Emma McKenzie<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finalists for the FAAA annual awards have been named, with the winners to be announced at a gala dinner at the Perth Congress in November. 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