The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Asteron Life have announced Peter O’Callaghan of MSI Taylor Wealth Management as the winner of the 2014 AFA Excellence in Education Award (the Award).
The Award, now in its seventh year, recognises advisers who are continually investing in themselves, their staff, their business and their community, through professional development and higher education and making a positive impact upon Australian’s perceptions of professional financial advisers.
AFA General Manager, Member Services & Campus AFA, Nick Hakes, said Mr O’Callaghan exemplifies the essential characteristics & values of a professional financial adviser through his commitment to excellence in behaviour, attitude, knowledge and accountability.
“We know that increasing both the technical and practical education of advisers is vital to improving consumer confidence in our profession. Peter has demonstrated his ability to apply technical knowledge to real-life practice and has a passion to share his knowledge and expertise with other advisers. Peter is a great ambassador for the value of investing in high-education.
Asteron Life Executive General Manager Adviser Distribution, Jordan Hawke, said the value of education in the professional development of advisers has never been so important.
“We have and continue to view education as an important measure in the level of professionalism consumers expect and demand of their financial adviser. This award recognises that IQ and EQ are intrinsically linked, and equally important in delivering an overall amazing client experience”.
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