Honour roll of FPA
A number of high profile financial planning personalities have been cemented in the Financial Planning Association (FPA) almanacs for their efforts in building the 11,000 strong association.
A number of high profile financial planning personalities have been cemented in the Financial Planning Association (FPA) almanacs for their efforts in building the 11,000 strong association.
Former FPA chairman Russell McKimm and industry stalwart Max Weston were honoured with the distinguished service award for their tireless efforts building the association from its roots as the IAFP.
Outstanding service awards were also presented to a number of the industry’s most well known faces. Those recognised include Jim Clegg, Rick Forster, David Hart-gill, Glenese Keavney, Robert Keavney, Arthur Russell, Roslyn Shirlaw, Geoff Taylor and Kevin Wyld.
FPA chairman Ray Griffen praised the work of those honoured, saying the awards “reflected the maturity of the association”.
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