Meet 6 top challenger aggregators and what they’re offering brokers

As an exclusive preview to the upcoming feature, we're introducing you to six leading challenger aggregators.

As an exclusive preview to the upcoming feature, we introduce you to six leading challenger aggregators and what they have in store for brokers this year.
 

William Lockett, managing director of Specialist Finance, a boutique aggregator with a reach that extends overseas, says he is still able to deal personally with his brokers.
“It’s very easy for us to adapt to market changes and industry trends because we have that flexibility and I own the business.”
 

 
Liberty Network Services has 62 brokers covering all of Australia’s capital cities and many of the major regional towns – but they aim to grow to 100 by the end of 2015.
“Branded models provide a framework for brokers to do what they’re good at,” says Managing Director Brendan O’Donnell.
 
Tanya Sale, CEO of Outsource Financial says major changes in the financial planning industry won’t go unnoticed by the new generation of brokers because of their thirst for independence.
“More and more brokers, not just the old-school ones, but also the new entrants to our industry, want independence.”

 
National Mortgage Brokers has a number of high profile members who’ve built leading brokerages and Managing Director Gerald Foley says they will work with brokers on a mission to building a broker business.
“Our philosophy and approach is around brokers who want to go on a journey from being a broker to building a broker business”
 

Paul Liccione general manager sales & distribution of eChoice, says they are looking to connect with brokers that mirror the technology-driven strategy of new CEO Peter Andronicos.
“Everyone provides services, everyone provides support. What we do is help you get more sales through these specific tools and programs.”

 
Specialised aggregator Astute Financial Management deals with experienced brokers with strong businesses who want to build them further says Director, Brad Wood.
‘I don’t see us as a challenger aggregator trying to challenge the likes of PLAN, AFG and Connective anyway. We’re just doing what we do and we’re doing it to the best of our ability.”

Read the in full Challenger Aggregators feature in MPA’s upcoming April magazine.