Chairman’s Welcome
Dear Delegates,
I would like to welcome you and congratulate you on taking the time out of your businesses and busy lives to attend what is the 20th Annual Alpha Conference.
In order to be successful in both business and in life, it is important to reflect on how far we have come, before resetting to bigger & greater goals. I believe the Alpha group has come a long way in the last 20 years. A lot has changed, with new groups, new members and certainly the industry we operate in. There is, although, one constant within the Alpha Group: like-minded, successful, forward-thinking business owners and individuals, who strive to create better outcomes for their clients and staff.
Whilst here in Darwin, I encourage all delegates to invest the effort into getting some real outcomes from the conference. You have made the investment to be here, so I implore you to really get something out of it, whether it be that one influential idea you take back to your business or making new relationships with other delegates. Whether this is your first, or 20th Alpha conference, there is always something that can be learned from our peers.
On behalf of the executive committee, I welcome you all here to sunny and warm Darwin. I look forward to looking back in another 20 years and reflecting on how far we have come, how much we have achieved and the bonds that have been formed from this year’s conference.
Craig Thwaites
Certified Financial Planner®, MBA
Managing Director
Securinvest Financial Planners PTY LTD
Things you should know:
Agenda
The presenters
The teams attending the 2018 Alpha Darwin Conference
Program sponsors
Accommodation Details
Hilton Hotel
32 Mitchell Street
Darwin
Tel: +08 8982 4000
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Delegate Conference Package
- Accommodation Tuesday through Thursday inclusive (3 nights)
- Breakfast in Mitchell’s Restaurant each morning from 6:00 – 8:00
- Welcome event on Tuesday evening and Group Dinners on Wednesday and Thursday evening
- Attendance at Conference sessions all-day Wednesday, Thursday and morning Friday.
Flight and Airport Transfers
These are not included and are the responsibility of the delegate
Conference Etiquette
As a courtesy to our speakers and your fellow delegates, it is a requirement that your mobile phone is silent during the conference sessions. Please ensure that you are seated prior to the scheduled commencement time for all sessions.
Feedback and CPD Points
Feedback will need to be provided online during the session in order to qualify for CPD. You can access feedback forms here or via the program schedule.
Recommended Dress
The recommended dress for conference sessions and social activities is smart casual unless advised otherwise.
Alpha Chairman
Craig Thwaites
SecureInvest
Tel: 03 9574 8300
Email: craig.thwaites@sifp.com.au
Alpha General Manager
Toni Sparkes
Integrity Financial Planners
13 Royalty Ave, Highett VIC 3190
Tel: 03 9555 8662 Mob: 0416 236 654
Email: toni-sparkes@investment-spark.com
Program Committee
Melinda Planken (Muirfield Financial Services)
Georgie Morris (Totally Integrated Financial Planning)
James Weir (Steward Wealth)
Stephen Romic (DFS Advisory Services)
Sponsorship Coordinator
Jake Mounsey (Bridgewood Private Wealth)
Prefer paper?
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