AMP enlists help for expansion plans
AMP Financial Planning (AMPFP) has made two new key appointments in an effort to boost planner numbers in Queensland, northern New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
The new regional manager for Queensland and northern NSW, Bill Justo, has extensive experience as an advice specialist and coach, most recently with Suncorp’s financial planning business.
Edward Bell, the new area manager for South Australia and the Northern Territory, joins AMPFP from Hood Sweeney Securities. Previously, he worked as a business development manager for ING and, prior to that, as a financial planner.
Bell will report to the dealer group’s regional manager for Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, Thomas Reeh.
AMPFP managing director Michael Guggenheimer said Justo and Bell will both be instrumental in implementing the group’s growth strategy.
“We are working in an exciting and fast-moving industry and we want our planner practices to be at the forefront.
“Edward and Bill will work with our practices ... to help them achieve growth in their businesses through several initiatives that are underway.”
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