Friday 16 May 2025
9:00am-12:00pm (registration from 8:30am)
Fort Scratchely Function Centre, 1/3 Nobbys Road, Newcastle NSW
Join the FAAA Newcastle Chapter Committee on Friday 16 May at Fort Scratchely Function Centre for a dynamic morning of learning, networking and industry highlights at our upcoming professional development event.
This session is designed to equip financial advisers with a CPD accredited Ethics workshop, marketing strategies and hear directly from FAAA CEO, Sarah Abood.
What’s in store?
Damon Riscalla
Director, National Head of Practice Management, Betashares
Damon has over 26 years’ experience working with financial planning practices. In his role as Head of Practice Development, Damon partners with financial advice practices to enhance the value delivered to clients and develop their businesses. His coaching skills and insights are designed to maximise firm profitability and business processes. Damon has been with Betashares since 2017, and Russell Investments prior to.
Adele Martin
Founder, Financial Adviser Scale Squad
Adele Martin is a multi award-winning adviser and founder of the Financial Adviser Scale Squad. She is dedicated to assisting financial advisers in enhancing their practices through the integration of technology and innovative strategies. Adele will share the exact strategies advisers are using to bring in 50+ ideal clients a year—without paid ads, awkward sales calls, or even posting on social media. You’ll learn how to use events, automation, and client-ready content to grow your practice in just one hour a month—so you can scale without working more hours.
Sarah Abood
CEO, FAAA
Sarah Abood is Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). She has over 25 years’ experience working in the financial services industry and she is a passionate advocate for financial planning. Sarah has a deep understanding of the financial planning profession, and the demands of running a financial planning practice. This was gained through her nine years as CEO of Profile Financial Services, a privately-owned and self-licensed financial planning firm.
FAAA Members – Complimentary
Non-Members – $15
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