UniSuper elevates Andrew Gregory into new chief advice role

UniSuper has affirmed its commitment to meeting members’ demand for advice as they approach retirement by promoting Andrew Gregory to its executive leadership team in a new Chief Advice Officer role, commencing from 1 October.

Gregory’s appointment comes as the fund prepares to support approximately 90,000 members with their retirement over the next five years, indicating the “critical role” advice plays in informing and guiding the retirement decisions of millions of Australians.

“I want to congratulate Andrew on this new and exciting role. At UniSuper, our purpose is to provide our members with great retirement outcomes and to achieve this, we must ensure our members have continued access to quality financial advice,” UniSuper CEO, Peter Chun, said.

“We know members who access financial advice are better prepared for retirement. Andrew’s promotion to Chief Advice Officer will help to ensure even more of our members will be empowered to make informed decisions about their superannuation.”

Gregory moves into the new role as the intersection between financial advice and superannuation is subject to ongoing calls for regulatory reform, with his responsibilities extending to developing UniSuper’s strategic priorities in partnerships with advisers.

“Taking on the role of Chief Advice Officer is both a privilege and a responsibility, especially given it comes at such a defining time for the industry. Advice has always been at the heart of UniSuper’s promise to members, we believe quality financial advice is not a luxury but a necessity when people are making some of life’s most important decisions,” he said.

“Today, our members’ needs are more complex, expectations are higher, and the industry itself is undergoing profound change. UniSuper is uniquely placed to meet these challenges with the scale, expertise and ambition to deliver advice that is both accessible and deeply personal.”

“My focus is ensuring UniSuper leads the way while keeping members’ best interests at the heart of everything we do.”