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PFAN on the national stage at Advice Policy Summit 2026
It was wonderful to have PFAN represented at this year’s Professional Planner Advice Policy Summit, held at the iconic National Press Club in Canberra — one of the most significant gatherings in the Australian financial advice calendar. PFAN deputy chair Natalie Kleibert took to the stage with a message that felt both timely and hopeful.…
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A helping hand in tough times
Navigating the world of insurance claims can be daunting, especially for people facing significant health or financial challenges. For Natalie Lackner, founder of Parachute Cover and a life insurance specialist, this was motivation to volunteer for the Professional Financial Advice Network (PFAN), a network helping Australians living with a personal health crisis and experiencing significant…
Embedding pro bono advice into business culture
Muirfield Financial Services in Geelong, Victoria has partnered with the Pro Bono Financial Advice Network (PFAN) to bring more structure and consistency to its goal of offering free financial advice to those in need. Managing Director Melinda Planken said while pro bono work was already part of the company’s culture, working with PFAN helped formalise…
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Supporting vulnerable clients through PFAN
Stephanie Patrick has been helping people navigate their finances for over 13 years, driven by the desire to make a difference. Since 2021, she has been part of Hewison Private Wealth, working as a Senior Financial Planner with clients who typically $2 million+ in assets. Based in Melbourne, Hewison and Associates is recognised not only…
This is why we do what we do
The dedicated advisers who are part of our Pro Bono Financial Advice Network (PFAN) make a real and lifechanging difference to individuals living with a personal health crisis. PFAN recently interviewed Behram Ali, Financial Adviser and Senior Paraplanner at Curo Financial Services Pty Ltd, to hear about why he supports PFAN and how he is…