Padua appoints senior analyst

Financial advice technology firm, Padua Solutions, has created a new Senior Research Analyst role and appointed Kristen Brown to further the company’s technical capabilities.

Brown will report to Benjamin Walsh, Padua’s Head of Research, who said the appointment meets the demand from the financial advice industry for better technical expertise and solutions.

“Kristen will oversee the maintenance and quality of Padua’s superannuation/ pension, insurance, and investment research databases, and will assist with producing comprehensive, high-quality documentation,” he said.

“Along with a sound technical knowledge, she also has a strong paraplanning network and will continue to build relationships with product providers and fund managers.

“Kristen has joined the business during a major growth phase, and we’re confident she will quickly become a valued member of the team.”

Brown brings five years of experience as a paraplanner and financial advice document creation to the role. Her previous roles include Senior Financial Planner at Westpac Financial Planning, as well as positions at NAB Financial Planning and AON Financial Planning.