Professional Development - Networking - Recognition and Celebration.
The 2026 AMAFA National Conference brought advisers, mortgage brokers, partners and the AMAFA team together in Hobart for several days of learning, connection and celebration.
The conference was a great success, generating thoughtful discussion about the future of advice, strengthening relationships across the AMAFA community and recognising the outstanding achievements of our advisers, brokers and practices.
The theme of the 2026 AMAFA National Conference was The Next Chapter.
It reflected a profession entering a period of significant change. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way advice businesses operate, client expectations continue to evolve, governance requirements are increasing and advisers are under growing pressure to create capacity while maintaining quality and trust.
Hobart created the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of business and consider these issues together.
Across the conference, three elements stood out: relevant professional development, meaningful networking and the recognition and celebration of excellence across the AMAFA community.
The theme of the 2026 AMAFA National Conference was The Next Chapter.
It reflected a profession entering a period of significant change. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way advice businesses operate, client expectations continue to evolve, governance requirements are increasing and advisers are under growing pressure to create capacity while maintaining quality and trust.
Hobart created the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of business and consider these issues together.
Across the conference, three elements stood out: relevant professional development, meaningful networking and the recognition and celebration of excellence across the AMAFA community.
Exploring the issues shaping the future of advice and identifying practical ways to build stronger, more capable and trusted businesses.
Reconnecting with familiar faces, building new relationships and exchanging ideas with advisers, brokers, partners and the AMAFA team.
Recognising the professionalism, commitment and achievements of the people and businesses contributing to the strength of AMAFA.
Exploring the issues shaping the future of advice and identifying practical ways to build stronger, more capable and trusted businesses.
Reconnecting with familiar faces, building new relationships and exchanging ideas with advisers, brokers, partners and the AMAFA team.
Recognising the professionalism, commitment and achievements of the people and businesses contributing to the strength of AMAFA.
Information alone does not create clarity, and AI alone does not build trust. Advice and human connection remain essential. The future will belong to advisers who consistently create meaningful value for clients, regardless of the products, technology or resources at their disposal.
The Next Chapter focused on the practical issues that will shape the future of advice businesses and the value they deliver to clients.
Technology and AI
Artificial intelligence and digital tools are reshaping advice delivery, creating opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen client engagement.
The conference explored how technology can reduce administration, streamline processes and create more time for meaningful client conversations.
The message was clear: technology should enhance professional judgement and human connection, not replace them.
Strengthening Advice Capability
The conference also explored how advice businesses can broaden the value they provide to clients.
Discussions covered investment capability, portfolio construction, governance, research support and the renewed importance of personal insurance advice.
The future will require the right skills, systems and support to meet a wider range of client needs.
Trusted, Sustainable Businesses
The conference explored how advice businesses can build capacity, strengthen leadership and prepare for succession and continuity.
As technology, regulation and client expectations evolve, sustainable businesses will combine commercial capability with sound judgement, accountability and a strong commitment to clients.
Professionalism and trust remain at the core.
Technology and AI
Artificial intelligence and digital tools are reshaping advice delivery, creating opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen client engagement.
The conference explored how technology can reduce administration, streamline processes and create more time for meaningful client conversations.
The message was clear: technology should enhance professional judgement and human connection, not replace them.
Strengthening Advice Capability
The conference also explored how advice businesses can broaden the value they provide to clients.
Discussions covered investment capability, portfolio construction, governance, research support and the renewed importance of personal insurance advice.
The future will require the right skills, systems and support to meet a wider range of client needs.
Trusted, Sustainable Businesses
The conference explored how advice businesses can build capacity, strengthen leadership and prepare for succession and continuity.
As technology, regulation and client expectations evolve, sustainable businesses will combine commercial capability with sound judgement, accountability and a strong commitment to clients.
Professionalism and trust remain at the core.
The AMAFA Excellence Awards recognise the advisers, mortgage brokers and practices whose professionalism, commitment and achievements contribute to the strength of the AMAFA network.
The 2026 awards were presented at the gala event concluding our national conference in Hobart.
The consistently high standard across the network makes selecting the award recipients one of the most difficult tasks we face each year.
AMAFA Recognition Awards
AMAFA Long Service Award - 10 Years
Muditha Peiris
AMAFA Appreciation Award
Ken Filbey
Mortgage Broking Awards
Asset Finance Broker of the Year
Jodie Crummer
Mortgage Broker of the Year
Kelly Wei
Mortgage Broker Growth Award
Nicholas Logothetis
Financial Planning Awards
Rising Star Award
Will Powis
Compliance Award
Daniel George
Risk Adviser of the Year
Moshe Chaiton
Super and Investment Practive Award
Limestone Financial Planning
Adviser of the Year
Matt Prentice
Financial Planning Growth Award
Tammy Strong
Client Service Excellence Award
MB Financial
Practice of the Year
MaddLife
The AMAFA Excellence Awards recognise the advisers, mortgage brokers and practices whose professionalism, commitment and achievements contribute to the strength of the AMAFA network.
The 2026 awards were presented at the gala event concluding our national conference in Hobart.
The consistently high standard across the network makes selecting the award recipients one of the most difficult tasks we face each year.
AMAFA Recognition Awards
AMAFA Long Service Award - 10 Years
Muditha Peiris
AMAFA Appreciation Award
Ken Filbey
Mortgage Broking Awards
Asset Finance Broker of the Year
Jodie Crummer
Mortgage Broker of the Year
Kelly Wei
Mortgage Broker Growth Award
Nicholas Logothetis
Financial Planning Awards
Rising Star Award
Will Powis
Compliance Award
Daniel George
Risk Adviser of the Year
Moshe Chaiton
Super and Investment Practive Award
Limestone Financial Planning
Adviser of the Year
Matt Prentice
Financial Planning Growth Award
Tammy Strong
Client Service Excellence Award
MB Financial
Practice of the Year
MaddLife
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