NAB Wealth has confirmed Brendan Johnson as the new General Manager of Apogee Financial Planning.
Mr Johnson brings 17 years of experience across financial planning, practice management and compliance fields. Since joining MLC in 2002, Mr Johnson has held a number of senior roles, including State Manager for MLC’s Licensee Businesses and National Manager for the MLC Risk Specialist Network.
NAB Wealth General Manager Advice Partnerships Ross Barnwell said: “We are delighted to have someone of Brendan’s experience on board to lead Apogee. A strong leader and passionate advice advocate, Brendan’s experience and knowledge will assist him in supporting the advice business to grow and evolve while continuing to deliver high quality financial advice.
“Apogee Financial Planning licenses over a hundred businesses across Australia that provide either integrated financial services solutions, or specialist financial planning services, to both individuals and business owners. I am confident that Brendan, along with wider Apogee team, will lead Apogee to new levels of success.
Speaking of his appointment, Mr Johnson said: “I am excited to be leading a network of advice businesses with a proud history of providing high quality financial advice. My family have benefited from having an Apogee Financial Planner provide us with advice and guidance for many years, and I look forward to helping the advice businesses in Apogee increase the reach of quality advice to more people, and being an advocate for professional advice.”
Mr Johnson will commence in the role on 1 July.