Premium Wealth Management has announced the hiring of Johan Cruz from IOOF to head Premium’s compliance.

Cruz is a respected and experienced compliance operative, who has also worked at Count Financial previously. At IOOF he managed the audit for a number of businesses, including the Lonsdale dealer group.

Premium CEO, Paul Harding-Davis said: “Johan is part of the new generation of wealth management professionals who have majored in financial planning as part of his business degree.

“We conducted an extensive search to fill this critical role and we are confident we have found the right person in Johan – he has the credentials, experience and importantly, is an excellent cultural fit with our team of advisers.

“Johan’s extensive experience working with both accountants and financial planners will be an important asset in working with Premium, given our multiple service models.”

Premium Wealth Management has more than $2 billion under advice.

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