The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) 2016 election results have been released by the Returning Officer.
A voting member participation rate of 30% was recorded. The AFA has expressed thanks to the many members who voted.
Under the AFA Constitution, the new Board takes office at the conclusion of the AFA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year the AGM will be held 6 October 2016 at the AFA National Adviser Conference in Canberra. Office holders serve a two year term.
| Position | Candidate | Votes Received | Result |
| President | Marc Bineham | 482 | Elected |
| Kevin Owen | 384 | ||
| Vice President | Jenny Brown | 366 | |
| Michael Nowak | 503 | Elected | |
| Treasurer | Deborah Kent | 446 | Elected |
| Sam Perera | 422 | ||
| ACT/NSW State Director | Michael d’Apice | 120 | |
| Jeff Thurecht | 137 | Elected | |
| Queensland State Director | Dianne Charman | 89 | |
| Tim Ross | 163 | Elected | |
| Victorian State Director | Melinda Houghton | 70 | |
| Sam Robinson | 103 | Elected |
Elected unopposed this year were:
| Position | Candidate | Result |
| SA State Director | Dave Slovinec | Elected Unopposed |
| WA State Director | James Ford | Elected Unopposed |
Not requiring an election this year and retaining office for one more year:
| Position | Candidate |
| Tasmanian State Director | Matthew Hawkins |
