Fitzpatricks Group appoints CEO as Blackledge departs
National advisory group Fitzpatricks Financial Group has appointed Andrew Fairweather as its new group chief executive, replacing Jodie Blackledge.
He will take the role of group CEO from Blackledge who steps back after four years as CEO and six years with the group, having initially worked as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
Fitzpatricks Financial Group includes Fitzpatricks Private Wealth and Atrium Investment Management.
Fairweather has worked in wealth management and financial advice for 30 years, including as head of business development at AMP and chief executive of Select Asset Management Australia.
In 2012, he co-founded marketing and distribution firm Winston Capital Partners which was acquired by Pinnacle Investment Management in September 2021. Upon the acquisition, Fairweather spent a year as director of retail distribution at Pinnacle.
He also worked in consultancy roles including advising Perpetual with distribution following the acquisition of Pendal in January 2023.
Fairweather said: “It is an honour to be entrusted with the leadership of Fitzpatricks Financial Group as it enters a new chapter. Having worked with the group in a consulting capacity since March 2024, I look forward to diving in further over the coming months and working closely with everyone to drive our shared vision forward.
“I commend Jodie for her strong leadership, which has helped bring the group to where it is today – a destination brand for quality, client-centric advisers, their customers, their teams and their clients.
“I look forward to building on Jodie’s legacy to continue the group’s positive growth momentum as we advance our shared vision for Fitzpatricks Private Wealth and Atrium Investment Management to deliver value that enriches the lives of our Australian clients.”
Jasia Fabig remains as the chief executive of the Fitzpatricks Private Wealth arm, having taken on the role after the exit of Matt Fogarty in November 2022.
Earlier this week, Sydney wealth management firm Sherlock Wealth promoted its head of advice Andrew Sherlock to the role of chief executive. From 1 October, he will take on the leadership role.
Sherlock joined the firm in 2000 after four years in accountancy at BT Group and was appointed to head of advice in January 2018. He will take over from his wife Jacqui Sherlock who has held the role for eight years but will remain involved in the firm as an owner and board member.
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