The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed Michelle Veitch to become its new chair of the board in November following the organisation’s 2026 annual general meeting.
Veitch has been deputy chair since April 2023 and will succeed current chair David Sharpe. Previously she was Association of Financial Advisers vice-president prior to its merger with the Financial Planning Association in 2023 and has over two decades’ experience in the financial advice sector.
Her past industry experience also includes holding the position of managing director at her South Australian-based practice, Mybluesky, and she is currently advice general manager for South Australia for PSK Private Wealth.
“Michelle brings deep experience, excellent judgment and a strong connection to the profession through her ongoing work with clients. She has played an important leadership role within the association and the broader financial advice profession for many years,” FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood noted.
Veitch said she was passionate about helping the profession thrive and optimistic about its future.
“I want to see an exciting new era for financial advice, one where advisers feel secure about the future, businesses can grow with confidence, talented people are eager to join our profession and more Australians can access the advice they need,” she indicated.
Once she assumes the role in November, she will focus on keeping the FAAA relevant in a rapidly changing environment, along with delivering its strategic priorities and bringing stakeholders together for the benefit of members.
Abood also thanked Sharpe on behalf of the board, management and members for his contribution to the association during his tenure.
Sharpe expressed his pride in how quickly and seamlessly the FAAA has formed its own identity and unified the membership.
“Our members are clear that their FAAA is here to represent their interests,” he acknowledged, but recognised there was still significant work to be done, especially with respect to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort and supporting the growth of the profession.
