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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…
Seeing the difference you make in someone’s life
As a board member of the Pro Bono Advice Network, Niall McConville has been involved with the organisation for more than six years. What is the best thing about working for PFAN? I am very motivated to help people when they are experiencing a tough time in life. At PFAN, we are helping everyday Australians…
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