 Sarah Abood Chief Executive Officer, Financial Advice Association Australia
SARAH ABOOD | FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025 Over the past few years, the percentage of females to males in financial advice has been dwindling. From a high of around 24% the percentage is now closer to 21%. Read more SARAH ABOOD | FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025 With only around 15,480 financial advisers in the country at last count, and 800 Australians retiring every day, the profession is facing a severe shortage of advisers. Read more SARAH ABOOD | THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024 To be strong, a profession ought to represent the community it serves, and this remains an area where we still have work to do. Read more SARAH ABOOD | FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024 Leading with resilience shapes a positive future for the financial advice industry Read more SARAH ABOOD | FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022 Perhaps one of the biggest issues for the profession at the moment is the decline in the number of financial planners in Australia. This decline is coinciding with a period of intense demand for financial advice, as consumers increasingly recognise ... Read more PAGE: 1 |
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