Ellie Fordham, Cara Williams and Corey Wastle have been shortlisted for the 2024 FS Power50 list of the Most Influential Advisers in Australia – from more than 15,000 nationwide.
From here, it's a straight popularity contest with the most votes making the final 50. If you've got 30 seconds, we'd be grateful if you cast a vote or two, or three!
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Voting closes 8 September.
A few words on Ellie...
Ellie has built a reputation as one of Australia's best financial advisers, as a natural consequence of her passion, high standards and commitment to making a real impact on the lives of her clients. For this, Ellie has long been respected and admired amongst her professional peers, which was highlighted by her winning the 2022 Goals Based Adviser of the Year Award at the Independent Financial Adviser Awards (IFA). Within the industry, Ellie has long been working on improving financial advice, in particular for females within advice; a much-needed pursuit in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Ellie is the Chair of the AFA Inspire Community of Practice, which connects women within the advice industry, and has been part of the Executive Committee of Women in Finance, a not-for-profit association to expand the networking and professional development opportunities for women working within the sector.
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A few words on Cara...
Cara has established herself as a leader in the financial advice profession, renowned for her fresh approach. She is dedicated to transforming how financial advice is provided to millennials, a demographic not yet fully embraced by the profession, by making it more accessible and engaging for younger generations. Her efforts within the profession and community have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2023 FAAA Inspire Women Excellence in Advice Award, 2023 Women in Finance Financial Adviser of the Year, and 2022 IFA Young Adviser of the Year. Cara has also been named in the FS Power50 most influential financial advisers in Australia for four consecutive years. Actively shaping the profession’s future, she plays a pivotal role in advocacy and mentoring. Beyond industry recognition, Cara is passionate about financial literacy, empowering individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions that enhance their overall well-being and ensure a brighter future.
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A few words on Corey...
In 2015, while most of the industry was focused on products, commissions and cookie-cutter advice, Corey had a wildly different approach. He believed that financial advice was not just about your money but your entire life. It’s about helping people make great choices with the resources they have, so their money is serving them, and it should be provided without the kickbacks and conflicts that had undermined the value of advice for Australians for decades.
Since then, Verse has become a leader in this emerging profession, recognised for its market-leading client experience, the high calibre of team, and strong company culture. Corey has amassed numerous awards, including the prestigious 2021 IFA Excellence Award which is awarded to one individual annually for their commitment to excellence and their contribution to the financial advice profession.
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