Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Showtime Events Centre, Melbourne
Championing the development of the next generation of financial leaders
If you are ambitious and building your career in financial advice, or leading a team committed to developing the next generation, INFIN 2025 is designed to help you thrive.
Taking place in Melbourne on Wednesday 26 November 2025, this event is built around the skills that matter most for tomorrow’s leaders.
The day begins with the INFIN Forum, an immersive program of hands-on workshops and real conversations covering personal branding, client experience, technology, wellbeing and investment thinking. In the evening, the INFIN Awards and announcement of the insiders 40 Under 40 will spotlight excellence and innovation across the profession.
This is not your average CPD day. It is a high-energy experience where ideas are shared, networks are built and the future of advice takes shape.
Why attend?
Learn directly from industry leaders through short, focused keynotes.
Participate in hands-on workshops that turn ideas into practical skills.
Leave with actionable insights and connections that support your career and practice growth.
Build your professional network with peers, mentors and executives.
Celebrate the inaugural 40 Under 40 list.
Join the INFIN Awards and recognise the best in innovation, strategy, client service and more.
Themes include:Personal brand and next generation marketing
Client experience and engagement
The role of technology and AI in advice
Wellbeing, resilience and leadership
Investment thinking and portfolio construction
Event Partner
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The INFIN Awards will bring the day to a close with an energetic cocktail reception. The evening will celebrate those who are shaping the future of Australia’s financial services, from rising stars to established leaders.
Highlights include:
Announcement of the inaugural insiders 40 Under 40 list, recognising the next generation of talent across advice
seven sub-category awards celebrating excellence in innovation, client outcomes, customer excellence, strategy, technology and more
Networking, drinks and music to continue building connections
The INFIN Awards are about recognition, momentum and celebrating the people moving our industry forward.
INFIN Awards
There are seven sub-category awards at INFIN 2025 that capture the diversity of talent across financial advice, investment, research, responsible investing, technology, community and client experience. Together they highlight the creativity, ambition and professionalism that are shaping the next generation of wealth management.
Categories
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Recognising excellence in alternative asset allocation and innovative investment strategies. This award celebrates those delivering performance and differentiation through creative thinking.
Sponsored by Coller Capital
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Highlighting individuals or firms using technology and AI to transform advice, enhance client experience or streamline practice management.
Sponsored by Colonial First State -
Recognising commitment to continuous professional development and curiosity. Nominees invest in their own growth and bring fresh thinking to their work.
Sponsored by KeyInvest
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Rewarding contributions that drive positive change beyond financial outcomes, from inclusion and diversity initiatives to pro bono advice and wellbeing programs.
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Awarded to an adviser who demonstrates excellence in strategy, wealth management and client outcomes.
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Recognising those who deliver outstanding client service, consistently setting benchmarks in engagement and experience.
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Recognising excellence in ethical and sustainable investment practices.
The INFIN Awards follow a clear process from nomination to celebration. This ensures transparency and provides nominees and their supporters with plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Award entries open: Thursday 9 October
Award nominations close: Friday 7 November
Shortlist announced: Monday 17 November
Event held: Wednesday 26 November
Timeline
Ticket prices include INFIN Forum and INFIN Awards function.
Ticket prices
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Includes forum, lunch, afternoon tea, and awards post-event drinks.
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Bring up to 5 team members from your practice. Includes forum, catering, and awards post-event drinks.
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Includes full access to the INFIN Forum, catering and networking.
Membership number must be provided.
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Grants access to the INFIN 40 Under 40 Awards ceremony.
Keynote with Tom Boyd: Resilience in the Real World
Former AFL premiership star Tom Boyd brings a powerful perspective on performance, pressure and mental health. In this inspiring keynote, Tom shares his journey from elite sport to personal burnout and recovery - offering raw insights and practical tools for building resilience in high-stakes environments like financial advice.
This session will challenge how we think about wellbeing, leadership and success - and leave you with strategies to support yourself, your team and your clients with authenticity and strength.
INFIN Keynote speaker
INFIN 2025 is made possible with the support of leading organisations from across the financial services community.
Our partners share our commitment to developing the next generation of leaders and celebrating excellence in advice, investment and innovation.
Partners
Award partners
Practice Partners
Advisory Committee
Courtenay Walker
Head of Advice
Fox and Hare
Jessica Brent
Senior Associate - Investor Relations
Metrics
Dylan Pargiter-Green
Director
Bold Wealth
Josh Lee
Director & Financial Adviser
Link Wealth Advice
Ethan Stein
Associate Adviser
Montara Wealth
Mitchell Gunman
Managing Director
Apostle Funds Management
Holly Brenchley
Investment Analyst
Escala
Sebastian Mays
Deputy CEO
Shed Enterprises
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Head of partnerships
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