GSFM appoints former adviser as Qld account manager
GSFM has appointed a key account manager for Queensland, following the appointment of a head of retail distribution last month.
The fund manager has appointed David Cohen to the newly-created role who joins from platform Praemium and will be responsible for servicing private clients, wealth advisers and independent financial advisers.
Cohen spent almost two years at Praemium as a business development manager following four years in the same role at MLC Life Insurance. Prior to going into BDM roles, he worked for years in financial advice at Commonwealth Bank.
Effective from 18 November, he will be based in Brisbane and report to national distribution manager, Steven Taylor.
The appointment follows the hiring of Ben Williams from Warakirri Asset Management as GSFM’s head of retail business last month.
Williams oversees the retail business and leads the development and execution of GSFM’s retail distribution strategy. This includes working with research houses, retail asset consultants, investment platforms, private wealth and independent financial advisers, the firm stated.
Stephen Fletcher, who previously held the head of retail distribution role at GSFM, moved into the newly formed position of client portfolio manager at GSFM’s fund manager partner, Munro Partners.
Williams said: “As our offering continues to expand and we introduce new funds and strategies to the Australian market, we want to ensure our distribution team continues to deliver the same high level of service.
“In this role David will support our Queensland-based clients and grow the GSFM business in that region.
"David has built a strong network across the Queensland advice market during his more than six years in business development roles as well as his previous experience as a financial planner.
“His previous work with financial advisers, stockbrokers, private wealth advisers and family offices means he brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge, making him a great addition to our national distribution team.”
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Recommended for you
The struggle to recruit specialist expertise in alternative asset classes means senior analyst salaries are surpassing $200,000 as fund managers compete for talent, observes Kaizen Recruitment.
TWC Investment Management, which launched in September, has unveiled a long-only equity fund targeting global wealth creator stocks.
As thematic ETFs gain popularity among advisers, research houses have told Money Management of their unique challenge to rate these niche products and assess their long-term viability.
Magellan Financial Group’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer Kirsten Morton is set to depart from the asset manager after more than a decade.
