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IFPA Dealer Group of the Year 2025

We’re proud to announce that Finchley & Kent has been awarded Dealer Group of the Year at the 2025 Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (IFPA) Awards.

The prestigious awards ceremony recognises excellence and leadership across Australia’s financial services industry. Finchley & Kent was honoured among an impressive field of finalists representing the best in advice, accounting, and superannuation.

A Recognition of Excellence and Partnership

Winning Dealer Group of the Year is a reflection of Finchley & Kent’s unwavering commitment to supporting advisers and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. The award celebrates dealer groups that demonstrate outstanding professionalism, innovation, and leadership — and we’re thrilled to see our team’s hard work recognised on a national stage.

This achievement highlights the strength of our culture and our focus on building long-term partnerships with advisers. It’s a testament to the dedication of our operations, compliance, and adviser services teams, who continually strive to make it easier for advisers to do what they do best — help their clients achieve their goals.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this milestone, Finchley & Kent remains focused on the future — continuing to enhance adviser support, drive innovation, and lead with integrity across everything we do.

We extend our sincere thanks to our adviser network, staff, and partners for their contribution to this achievement. Your trust, collaboration, and commitment make accolades like this possible.

About Finchley & Kent
Finchley & Kent is a national financial services licensee committed to empowering advisers and delivering exceptional client outcomes. Through robust compliance, tailored support, and a collaborative culture, Finchley & Kent continues to set the standard for professionalism and partnership in financial advice.

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Products & Services

  • Well researched Approved Product List
  • Foundation SMA solutions
  • Access to competitive platform rate cards
  • Subscription to research providers

Compliance Guidance

  • Annual external compliance audits
  • Six initial pre-vets upon appointment
  • Comprehensive library of documents and templates

Professional Development & Events

  • Three professional development days annually
  • National conference every 18 months
  • Online training registration via Kaplan Ontrack (CPD)

Technology & Cybersecurity

  • CRM solutions of your choice depending on your business requirements
  • Access to Adviser Portal, which holds an array of tools and documents
  • Annual cybersecurity audits and improvement pathway

If You Need It...

  • Paraplanning Services
  • Approved offshore virtual administration partnership options available
  • Finchley & Kent Mortgages available for referral arrangements
  • Referral to competitively-priced marketing provider and website builder
  • Tripartite agreement with a leading bank to source lending for business purchases

Bi-Monthly Revenue Payments

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EXPERTISE

Our director has built a successful career as financial adviser, meaning he has been through the same challenges you’re experiencing today. This first-hand knowledge allows us to provide solutions that are both practical and effective.

FREEDOM

As a privately owned firm, we operate without institutional influence. This enables us to create an environment where we can offer conflict-free advice, ensuring our clients always receive unbiased, tailored recommendations.

COMPLIANT

The evolving regulatory landscape requires a robust, conflict-free compliance framework, and Finchley & Kent excels in this area. We provide the highest standard of compliance to ensure your business remains fully aligned with the latest regulations.

EXTENSIVE

Our comprehensive suite of services, products and platforms equips you with everything needed to deliver exceptional advice. We offer a wide range of options, ensuring you have the flexibility to meet the unique needs of each client.

EFFICIENT

We’re supporting cutting-edge platforms designed to streamline the advice process, reducing time, effort, and cost while enhancing the quality and efficiency of your service delivery.