The Rio Olympics have arrived. It's wall to wall coverage in the Media. Prior to the start of competition much attention has focussed on dramas about venue preparations, doping and the Zika virus. It's easy to be cynical and lose sight of all the positives that the games can produce.
But when the whistle, siren or starters gun sounds, it's hard not to be swept up in the reality and drama of competition, and the joy of those athletes who, after years of commitment, hard graft and training, are reaping the rewards for their efforts and making their deams come true.
And most of these success stories will be people we've never heard of.
We think it's an apt analogy for the Financial Advice industry. We are constantly bombarded with negativity, the overall narrative is that the advice industry has huge problems, and this helps foster a negative public perception. And just as in Rio - there are real problems - but what of the majority of athletes who are "clean", what of the majority of Advisers who are working hard in the background with their clients, busily planning to help make their dreams come true.
They're out there everywhere. At Adviser Ratings, we want to highlight and promote those advisers who are doing great things for their clients and the industry. In doing so we can remind people that good things ARE happening and it's not all doom and gloom.
So we'll use the Rio games as an opportunity to highlight just some of our "Olympians of Financial Advice"...
Scott Haywood, Paul Howden, Maggie Tagg, Brendan O'Reilly, Nerida Hicks and Michael Bishop have all been working away for a minimum of 10 years, showing their commitment to Financial Advice. They have been rewarded for their efforts - in part - with great client reviews. Each of these advisers has at least 45 reviews on their profile (Nerida is currently in the Gold medal position with 174 client reviews!), which shows how their commitment to their clients can, in a small but important way be recognised.
To all those "Olympian's of Financial Advice" out there, who are doing the hard graft, committed to their clients and refashioning the advice industry, we salute you!
By Angus Woods, MD, Adviser Ratings
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"Congratulations Nerida & thank you for your ongoing support. Without your knowledge and understanding, we would not be enjoying the lifestyle provided now."
Kathy & Kevin Bowman 14:52 on 16 Aug 16
"Congratulations Nerida, on receiving your gold medal. Your service and financial advice to Heather and I is second to none. Whenever we come down from Queensland we are always welcomed by a beaming smile, a cup of coffee and excellent and cheerful advice. We always look forward to the visit. More routinely, most of our business is conducted over the phone and your cheerful and courteous manner when dealing with us makes it a pleasureable experience. Thank you for what you have done for us and once again congratulations."
Gavin and Heather Greer 21:39 on 11 Aug 16
"Congratulations to Nerida. It is good to see those who are so skilled,helpful and hardworking get recognition for their efforts "
June Wirth 16:35 on 11 Aug 16
"what can we all say good on yah mate well done"
steve thornton 12:48 on 11 Aug 16
"Nerida thoroughly deserves this gold medal, her work ethic has not wavered from excellency in all the 15 plus years I known her."
Colin Blundell 12:16 on 11 Aug 16
"We have been very happy with years of good advice and great customer service. Nerida deserves this accolade. it's based on solid work and dedication to the clients who are lucky enough to have found Bridges in Nowra."
Wendy McAra 08:37 on 11 Aug 16
"Thank you for looking after me"
Aline Harris 22:03 on 10 Aug 16
"Congrats to the advisers mentioned. Need more of this."
Stuart Mann 20:33 on 10 Aug 16
"Nerida has always givenof her best and thoroughly deserves to be in the gold medal position."
Jill Davies 15:48 on 10 Aug 16