Infocus backs refreshed model with executive hires | Australian Markets

Off the back of its newly introduced “revised national adviser business model”, Infocus has additionally made two strategic executive appointments to assist its refreshed service offering.

Matthew Fogarty has joined as Executive General Manager – Strategic Relationships and Hayley Briggs is taking over the position of Chief Financial and Operating Officer.

Fogarty’s 25 years of expertise and Briggs’ 27 years had been significantly welcomed as they assume their new roles at Infocus on the identical time because the firm undergoes its whole-of-business refresh and focuses on its “flexible, end-to-end advice model that fosters growth, innovation, and operational excellence”.

“The financial advice sector is at a turning point and advisers need a trusted partner who not only understands their unique challenges
but is deeply and actively invested in their success,” Infocus Founder and Managing Director, Darren Steinhardt, mentioned.

“Matthew and Hayley’s leadership will be key in advancing Infocus’ value proposition, driving innovation and delivering solutions that help advisers achieve client-first, best interest outcomes. We’re excited to welcome them and confident their expertise will be invaluable to the team.”

In his new position, Fogarty will spearhead the Infocus Partner Program (IPP), linking up with advisory corporations to streamline their operational channels and guarantee shopper wants stay front-and-centre. He brings expertise and experience from earlier roles together with together with CEO of Fitzpatricks Private Wealth, Head of Private Wealth at Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants, and co-founder and former director of The Encore Group.

“Infocus is creating something totally unique in the Australian advice sector, offering Member, Partner and Enterprise partnership models that provide flexibility and industry-leading support for advisers at every stage of their journey,” Fogarty mentioned.

“What actually attracts me to Infocus, although, is the robust, adviser-first group. It’s the facility of being half of one thing larger, the place everyone seems to be invested in one another’s success and in making high-quality advice more accessible to people throughout the nation.

“I’m eager to be part of this journey and to help advisers grow their practices in a sustainable and highly professional way that helps lift the standards in our industry.”

Briggs has spent a long time in a number of senior roles with world financial establishments similar to JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch.

“Infocus is at an exciting stage of growth as a national advisory firm, and I’m delighted to be part of the journey. I am impressed with the culture and its strong, community-driven approach,” she mentioned.

“I look ahead to contributing to the general mission to help advisers achieve a method that works for them, no matter the place they’re of their advisory apply, or what their business model appears to be like like.

“I’m proud to be part of a company that’s built for the future and committed to delivering real value for advisers, advisory firms, and ultimately, their clients.”