BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Financial Advice Association Australia - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faaa.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Financial Advice Association Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T235707Z CREATED:20260715T235139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T235707Z UID:10000384-1786622400-1786626000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: AI and Financial Advice : Human Judgement Required DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-ai-and-financial-advice-human-judgement-required/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Advice-and-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260722T230818Z CREATED:20260706T012712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T230818Z UID:10000382-1786622400-1786633200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Tasmania Chapter Professional Development Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-tasmania-chapter-professional-development-event/ LOCATION:Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)\, Level 1/154-156 Collins Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000 CATEGORIES:Tasmania Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PD.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T014618Z CREATED:20260709T225821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T014618Z UID:10000383-1786644000-1786651200@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Sydney INSPIRE Paint & Sip Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-sydney-inspire-paint-sip-networking-event/ LOCATION:Champainting\, 126 Oxford St\, Sydney CATEGORIES:Sydney Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Paint.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260731T054538Z CREATED:20260619T034627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T054538Z UID:10000373-1787054400-1787058000@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Introducing the FAAA's Principles of Good Practice (Part 6) DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-introducing-the-faaas-principles-of-good-practice-part-6/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Principles-Good-Practice.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T070458Z CREATED:20260327T015108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070458Z UID:10000324-1787155200-1787162400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-inspire-grow-series-2026-session-1/ LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inspire-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260820T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062654Z CREATED:20260619T061656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T062654Z UID:10000377-1787227200-1787230800@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating the Financial Adviser Professional Year DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-navigating-the-financial-adviser-professional-year/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Networking-Event.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260820T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260820T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T070018Z CREATED:20260618T062935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070018Z UID:10000370-1787238000-1787248800@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Brisbane INSPIRE EMPOWER Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-brisbane-inspire-empower-happy-hour/ LOCATION:La La Land\, Prince Consort\, 230 Wickham Street\, Fortitude Valley\, 230 Wickham Street\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Inspire.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260810T015936Z CREATED:20260810T015440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T015936Z UID:10000390-1787832000-1787835600@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: The first meeting framework DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-the-first-meeting-framework/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/First-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260901T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260810T022513Z CREATED:20260810T020108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T022513Z UID:10000391-1788264000-1788267600@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: More than one path - real stories and career pathways in financial advice DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-more-than-one-path-real-stories-and-career-pathways-in-financial-advice/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/More-than-one-path.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260727T052503Z CREATED:20260518T021254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T052503Z UID:10000354-1788507000-1788512400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/start-your-day-right-2026-faaa-gold-coast-chapter-coffee-connect-event-series-2/ LOCATION:Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD\, 4217 CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260722T060448Z CREATED:20260722T055811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T060448Z UID:10000386-1788868800-1788872400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: The Nervous System of Money: How safety\, stress and shame shape financial advice conversations DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/webinar-the-nervous-system-of-money-how-safety-stress-and-shame-shape-financial-advice-conversations/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Stress.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T114500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260810T023742Z CREATED:20260807T061616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T023742Z UID:10000389-1789040700-1789048800@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Rockhampton/Central QLD Chapter Event DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-rockhampton-central-qld-chapter-event/ LOCATION:Frenchville Sports Club\, 105 Clifton Street\, Berserker\, QLD\, 4701\, Australia CATEGORIES:QLD & NT Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FAAA-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T070428Z CREATED:20260327T015431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070428Z UID:10000325-1789574400-1789581600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-inspire-grow-series-2026-session-2/ LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inspire-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260731T042707Z CREATED:20260601T010226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T042707Z UID:10000362-1789992000-1790002800@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Melbourne AFL Grand Final Lunch DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-melbourne-afl-grand-final-lunch/ LOCATION:Centrepiece\, Melbourne Park\, Olympic Boulevard\, Melbourne\, VIC CATEGORIES:Melbourne Metro Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AFL-Lunch-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T013008Z CREATED:20260720T014614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T013008Z UID:10000385-1792582200-1792594800@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Melbourne Inspire Lunch DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-melbourne-inspire-lunch/ LOCATION:RACV City Club\, 501 Bourke St\, Melbourne CATEGORIES:Melbourne Metro Community Events,South East Melbourne Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Inspire-Melbourne-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T070259Z CREATED:20260327T015515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T070259Z UID:10000326-1793203200-1793210400@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA Inspire GROW Series 2026 - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-wa-inspire-grow-series-2026-session-3/ LOCATION:Telethon Speech and Hearing\, 36 Dodd Street\, Wembley WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Inspire-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T143000 DTSTAMP:20260731T061035Z CREATED:20260731T055600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061035Z UID:10000388-1793259000-1793284200@faaa.au SUMMARY:2026 FAAA Geelong Chapter Golf Day DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/2026-faaa-geelong-chapter-golf-day/ LOCATION:13th Beach Golf Links\, 1732 Barwon Heads Road\, Barwon Heads VIC CATEGORIES:Geelong Chapter,VIC & TAS Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Golf-Day-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T010627Z CREATED:20260514T004810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T010627Z UID:10000353-1793347200-1793376000@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Tasmania Chapter Golf Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-tasmania-chapter-golf-day-2026/ LOCATION:Kingston Beach Golf Course\, 1 Channel Highway\, Kingston TAS 7050 CATEGORIES:Tasmania Chapter,VIC & TAS Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Golf-Day.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T073000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261113T090000 DTSTAMP:20260519T005056Z CREATED:20260518T021904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T005056Z UID:10000356-1794555000-1794560400@faaa.au SUMMARY:Start your day right: 2026 FAAA Gold Coast Chapter Coffee & Connect Event Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/start-your-day-right-2026-faaa-gold-coast-chapter-coffee-connect-event-series-3/ LOCATION:Canteen Social\, 1 Corporate Ct\, Bundall\, QLD\, 4217 CATEGORIES:Gold Coast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cafe.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20260623T004400Z CREATED:20260429T062807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T004400Z UID:10000345-1795478400-1795737599@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Congress 2026 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-congress-2026/ LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Congress-for-site.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTSTAMP:20260619T002744Z CREATED:20260504T235832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T002744Z UID:10000351-1803859200-1804291199@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Cebu Study Tour - Note New Dates - 1st Week of March 2027 DESCRIPTION:Upcoming webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More than one path: real stories and career pathways in financial advice \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday 1 September 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Up to 1 CPD hour available  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For guidance on creating your FAAA Learn account\, click here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Overview \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The financial advice profession offers a diverse range of career pathways\, yet entry and progression can feel unclear for students\, early-career professionals\, and career changers. This webinar brings together a panel of both experienced and aspiring financial planners who have pursued both traditional and non-traditional pathways within the profession. Through a series of short presentations and a facilitated discussion\, speakers will share their personal journeys\, including experiences with CFP certification\, transitioning into advice from other careers\, and contributing to pro-bono and community-based financial advice initiatives. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of financial planning\, including emerging specialisations\, study pathways\, and strategies for overcoming common barriers to entry. The session is designed to demystify career progression in financial advice\, highlight the breadth of opportunities available\, and provide actionable guidance for those at the early stages of their professional journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aden Wilkins \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Capital Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aden \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Aden has always been fascinated by psychology and understanding what makes people tick – their goals\, their motivations – as a foundation for financial advice. In other words\, he was on board with our client-first ethos before he even joined us. Today\, as part of a team that shares Aden’s commitment to continual improvement and making a positive difference in clients’ lives\, he loves building relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of what they want to achieve\, and why. For Aden\, this is the key to guiding people on a financial path to their life goals. With impressive financial planning expertise and a huge appetite for extending his skills even further\, Aden is the perfect Capital Partners team player and emerging leader. He is the co-host of The Purposeful Investor podcast and relishes his opportunity to make financial guidance accessible to all. In his spare time\, Aden enjoys spending time with family and socialising with friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Thompson \n \n \n \n Founder & Financial Adviser\, New Era Financial Planning \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Daniel \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Having grown up and lived in different parts of Australia\, from the outback to the city\, Daniel found that one thing that was common to many: financial problems. He decided that he wanted to help and educate people in this area to alleviate as much of these stresses as possible\, and he is building New Era Financial Planning to de exactly that. Life can be complex\, while at the same time there have never been as many opportunities as we have now. Their aim is to help people simplify their money so they can focus on what they do best and what really matters to them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessie-Lee Curtis \n \n \n \n Professional Year Candidate (Q1)\, BWC Wealth Partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Jessie-Lee \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Jessie is an aspiring financial adviser that has completed her Bachelor of Commerce\, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning. She passed the financial adviser exam ahead of graduating\, with a clear focus on accelerating her journey into the profession. Jessie draws on her background in accounting\, prior experience in banking\, and a proactive approach to learning — having immersed herself in the profession through events\, networking\, and an internship — to build a strong foundation in financial advice. Jessie has served on the FAAA Emerging Professionals Committee and is passionate about supporting new entrants and career changers as they navigate the early stages of their advice careers. A 2025 finalist for Women in Wealth’s Graduate of the Year\, she is dedicated to increasing the visibility and participation of women in financial advice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirra Sharrock CFP® \n \n \n \n Wealth Adviser\, Bravium \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Kirra \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kirra understands how easy it is for financial well being to be deprioritised\, particularly for busy professionals and families.  She works closely with clients to help them stay focussed on what matters most. Having worked across many areas of financial advice – from administration and paraplanning through to advising – Kirra brings a thoughtful\, transparent and people-first approach to every relationship.  She values trust\, education\, and long term partnerships. She is also deeply involved in industry advocacy and pro-bono advice\, reflecting her belief that quality financial advice should be accessible and ethical. Outside of work\, Kirra is a wife and Mum who enjoys cooking\, learning\, reading\, and podcasts\, and is proud to be part of a team helping clients build a life well lived. URL:https://faaa.au/event/faaa-cebu-study-tour-late-august-2026/ CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEBU.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR