News Watch: AFA Practice of the Year Finalists 20 October 2015 Read time: < 1 min Author Annie Lillico Lewis Expert Reviewer Paul Kearney, CPA, CFP® Only days to go until the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) announces its 2015/16 Australian Practice of the Year. Last month, Kearney Group was named one of three Grand Finalist for the prestigious AFA Practice of the Year awards. Hear from our Founder and CEO, Paul Kearney, get to know Kearney Group and learn why our firm is in the running for the National Award. Outstanding nominees for AFA Awards. AFA CEO Brad Fox says this years’ nominees are outstanding. “The financial advice community can be deservedly proud of the quality of advice being given in Australia. The finalists are, each in their own way, outstanding performers that exemplify the creation of client value through quality financial advice, service and professionalism,” he said. Philip Kewin, Zurich’s General Manager, agrees. “I think now more than ever advisers are looking for standard bearers, those visionaries who can inspire and lead their peers through uncertainty and who we are proud to showcase as representing the very best of the advice profession,” he said. Kearney Group is thrilled to be in the mix for such a prestigious title. And more specifically, acknowledged by one of Australia’s peak professional bodies. The winner will be announced at the AFA’s National Adviser Conference in Cairns next week.