Count grows network with Hobart practice

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

21 December 2022

Hobart-based advisory practice, Kyle Brown Wealth Management, has become the latest firm to join Count Financial’s national advice network.

Kyle Brown Wealth Management joins over 70 other advice firms now part of Count’s advice community in 2022, after the licensee continued to record growth in Authorised Representative numbers.

Kyle Brown, Director of the Hobart practice, said its business philosophy to deliver optimal client experiences and outcomes was on par with Count Financial’s and the close community sense was what attracted them to joining the CountPlus-owned licensee.

“I wanted to work with lower client numbers, offer a deeper level of service, and rapidly evolve the technology ecosystem that is the heart and soul of our daily operations. This was timely given the need to create business efficiencies through technology in recent years,” he said.

“Count offers a professional partnership where advisers come first, their needs are meet and their businesses are supported within a robust but common-sense compliance framework, which in turn leads to a better experience for our clients.

“I’m joining a terrific network of professionals. Count’s community of quality firms impressed me and gave me confidence that we would be working with like-minded peers.

“These are firms that we want to work with, network with and help drive a positive future of the advice industry in Australia. The Count Charitable Foundation also resonated with me, as our business is passionate about business giving back to community and supporting local charities.”

Andrew Kennedy, Chief Advice Officer at Count, said that Kyle Brown Wealth Management’s “leadership, professionalism and expertise” were assets that can only benefit the licensee’s national network.

“Kyle and his team have developed a strong reputation thanks to their holistic offering and meticulous approach to advice and the client experience,” he said.

“Bringing such a professional and high-calibre firm into our network is a great outcome for us and our Member firms, particularly those in Tasmania.”