Be Recognised for Your Outstanding Performance The AFA Adviser Award program reflects the Associations belief that recognising excellence in practice is integral to building a strong profession.
getinvolved! The annual advice awards, demonstrates the AFA’s commitment to the growth of the profession. If you know and respect a person or practice that you feel should be nominated for one of these prestigious awards, visit the pages below. Nominations open: 7 May close: 30 June Applications close: 6 July Find out more: Nominations open: 7 May close: 30 June Applications close: 6 July Find out more:
AFA ADVISER OF THE YEAR
AFA PRACTICE OF THE YEAR
AFA FEMALE EXCELLENCE IN ADVICE
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AFA RISING STAR OF THE YEAR 2018
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Winners of all awards will be announced at the AFA National Adviser Conference on the Gold Coast in October.
Nominations open: 18 April Applications close: 15 June
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Geoff Ramm
masterclass
2 hours • 19 – 27 February 2019
Great advice for more Australians
Celebrity Service Interactive: ‘Creating award winning ideas to stand out from the competition’
In 120 minutes you will be inspired and challenged to create your very own Celebrity Service moments. With the techniques shared you’ll be able to go back to your practice to generate fresh, creative ideas with your partners and work colleagues to deliver a greater customer experience. This fully interactive session will ensure you walk away with the tools and techniques to build and maintain customer service excellence throughout your business, following Geoff’s morning keynote.
Program: 12:50pm Arrival & Registration 1:00pm Introduction 1:05pm Geoff Ramm Masterclass In association with 3:00pm
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MEMBERS $45 Non-Members $70
GST included
Geoff Ramm
OMG Marketing & Celebrity Service Like you, Geoff Ramm, the creator of Celebrity Service and OMG Marketing, knows the only way you can attract more customers is to create jaw-dropping marketing. Not only that but great customer service leads to lucrative, repeat business. Geoff knows the Jedi Mind Trick to make you craved by your customers, envied by your competitors and raved about in your industry
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AFA 2018 NATIONAL
ADVISER CONFERENCE GOLD COAST 10-12 OCTOBER 2018 RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT
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“Wow wow wow….more” Attendee: Geoff Ramm plenary session
Attendee: Silvia Damiano Inspire MasterClass
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“Very impressive and important update from the government perspective. Thank you” Attendee: The Hon. Stuart Robert MP plenary session
Attendee: Todd Sampson plenary session
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20 workshops “Truly scary, inspiration and downright crazy all in one human! I’m a huge fan!”
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“Amazing. I got so much out of this… looking forward to improving my brain”
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“Made you realise that no matter your beginning in life, with the right attitude you can change your outcome” Attendee: Deng Adut plenary session
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4.4 out of 5 “Very valuable session to understand culture of AFA and meet people in a comfortable, inviting environment”
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Attendee: Vanessa Bennett, First Timers session
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AFA INSPIRE MASTERCLASS 2018
connecting women in advice Wed 9 October 2018
You’re invited to join us for this year’s AFA Inspire Master Class with Silvia Damiano Inspire is the AFA’s powerhouse for women in advice. This Master Class encourages professional networking, coaching, mentoring, leadership and personal growth amongst women in financial services.
As a pioneering authority on leadership and brain health, Silvia Damiano is passionate that leaders in the 21st century global economy must radically change long-held beliefs as to what constitutes effective leadership. MASTER CLASS topics include: • Personal leadership & the brain • Leadership competencies of the future • Understanding leadership preferences • Strategies for performance and well-being • Overview and extract from Make Me Leader documentary
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Wednesday 10 October 11:00am – 1:00pm
LOCATION: Royal Pines COST: $99pp
Includes buffet lunch & Master Class presentation from Silvia Damiano WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This Master Class is open to all conference delegates. “We’re very much looking forward to Silvia sharing her leadership, performance and well-being strategies with our Inspire community and hope to see you there.”
Silvia Damiano, Founder & CEO About my Brain Institute
Dianne Charman, Inspire Chair
TO REGISTER Please note, if you have already registered for conference and would like to attend, you will need to modify your current registration. You will receive an email on how to do this shortly.
P: 02 9634 6600
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Constant change means we’re required to adapt faster than ever. The demands on both our personal and professional lives can be stressful and overwhelming at times, impacting how we conduct ourselves with others and even the choices we make. We lead most effectively when our brain is healthy.
Masterclass attendees will receive an 88pp e-book: 7 strategies for optimal brain body performance
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WIN a place at the AFA National Conference Gold Coast • 10-12 October 2018
The Association of Advisers (AFA) National Conference is the premier event for the financial advice industry. Renowned for showcasing some of Australia’s best and most inspiring advisers, together with international and local thought leaders, the conference provides invaluable opportunities to learn, connect with peers and accelerate business objectives. For Business Development Managers (BDM), the conference is a great opportunity to network with their advisers, make new contacts and gain an inside perspective on current industry trends. The AFA recognises and appreciates the important role that BDM’s play in supporting advisers in servicing their clients. With this in mind, we’re offering BDM’s a chance to win a place at this year’s conference.
How it works • Your employer will let you know if they’re participating in the competition as a partner company. • To collect competition entries, get in touch with your adviser network and encourage them to register for the conference. Let them know you’re in with a chance to join them at conference this year and all they need to do is reference your name when registering for the conference. • During the registration process, advisers will be presented with the following question: “How did you hear about the conference?”. Advisers must select the “My BDM” option and input their BDM’s First Name, Last Name and Company.
The BDM from each participating partner company who secures the most adviser registrations for this year’s conference during the competition period, will win a complimentary conference registration valued at $1,295. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to spend an amazing three days with your advisers, colleagues and new-found contacts!
• The BDM from each participating partner company with the most adviser registrations achieved will win a complimentary registration for this year’s conference. • Don’t forget, early bird registration rates apply until 13 July 2018 – a great incentive for your advisers to save $200. • The competition starts on 25 June 2018 and ends on 14 September 2018. • Competition winners will be announced Monday 17 September 2018. • Competition winners will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation at the conference.
• A minimum of three adviser registrations is required to be eligible for the competition
Terms and conditions • This competition is open to Business Development Managers (BDM) currently working for partner companies of the AFA in a face to face or telephone-based role.
• Participating partner companies to provide AFA with their BDM list and AFA will use this to match up adviser registration data.
• Conference places are to be used by competition winners or in the instance where a BDM is already attending the conference, the partner company may transfer the complimentary registration to another BDM at their discretion.
• Competition entries are only valid if the adviser inputs their BDM’s name during the registration process on the registration page at http://afaconference.com.au/
• The complimentary prize registration is not transferrable for other AFA events. • Travel and accommodation for winning BDMs to be provided by the partner company. • By entering the competition BDMs agree for their name to be shared by the AFA in any promotion activities, including presentations at the national conference.
• Incomplete BDM details that cannot be matched may not be counted. • Adviser registrations are only eligible from the competition start date. • AFA will provide participating partner companies with regular updates on competition progress • AFA decision in determining the winning BDM is final - no correspondence shall be entered into.
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