Financial Advice NZ appoints new Head of Professional Development

Financial Advice New Zealand has appointed Cecilia Farrow to the newly created role as Head of Professional Development, the first strategic hire under chief executive Nick Hakes.

Hakes said “Financial advisers are now looking towards the future, towards a thriving advice industry where more consumers actively seek out quality financial advice to help them achieve their financial goals. I look forward to Cecilia’s strong contribution to Financial Advice New Zealand’s growth strategy.”

Farrow brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the New Zealand advice community and has built strong relationships across the industry particularly with the emergence of Financial Advice Providers and as a former director on the board of Financial Advice New Zealand.

Farrow will ensure the association's professional development capability is built around the needs of the modern adviser, and that its members of today are recognised as trusted professionals of tomorrow.