BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Financial Advice Association Australia - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Financial Advice Association Australia 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/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T055924Z CREATED:20260821T055615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T055924Z UID:10000409-1793275200-1793278800@faaa.au SUMMARY:Webinar: First home super saver scheme strategies 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-first-home-super-saver-scheme-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Housing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260907T043341Z CREATED:20260907T040218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T043341Z UID:10000412-1793287800-1793296800@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Riverina Chapter Annual Barefoot Bowls 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-riverina-chapter-annual-barefoot-bowls-event/ CATEGORIES:NSW & ACT Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Barefoot-Bowls.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260821T045458Z CREATED:20260821T044522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T045458Z UID:10000407-1793350800-1793365200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Tasmania 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/faaa-tasmania-chapter-golf-day/ LOCATION:Kingston Beach Golf Course\, 1 Channel Highway\, Kingston TAS 7050 CATEGORIES:Tasmania Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Golf-Day-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260821T050544Z CREATED:20260821T045943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T050544Z UID:10000408-1793707200-1793725200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Brisbane Metro Community 2026 Melbourne Cup Raceday 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-metro-community-2026-melbourne-cup-raceday/ LOCATION:Basement & Mezz\, The Warehouse\, 8 McLachlan Street\, Brisbane QLD CATEGORIES:Brisbane Metro Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Melb-Cup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260923T035209Z CREATED:20260827T061926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T035209Z UID:10000410-1793966400-1793973600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Sydney Metro Golf 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/faaa-sydney-metro-golf-networking-event/ LOCATION:Moore Park Golf Driving Range – Cnr Anzac Parade &\, Cleveland St\, Moore Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Moore-Park.png 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;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261203T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260911T020010Z CREATED:20260911T014730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T020010Z UID:10000414-1796306400-1796313600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Newcastle Chapter Pints & Pickleball 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-newcastle-chapter-pints-pickleball-event/ LOCATION:Bar Beach All Sports – 7 Kilgour Avenue\, Bar Beach CATEGORIES:NSW & ACT Regional Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pickleball.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261204T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260821T041130Z CREATED:20260821T035953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T041130Z UID:10000406-1796383800-1796403600@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA WA State Community Lawn Bowls 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/faaa-wa-state-community-lawn-bowls-networking-event/ LOCATION:Scarborough Bowls Club\, 75 Deanmore Road\, Scarborough WA CATEGORIES:Western Australia State Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lawn-Bowls.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTSTAMP:20260817T132154Z CREATED:20260504T235832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T132154Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20271118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260812T033659Z CREATED:20260812T033638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T033659Z UID:10000392-1826352000-1826557200@faaa.au SUMMARY:FAAA Congress 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-congress-2027/ CATEGORIES:National ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faaa.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Congress-generic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR