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David Sharpe
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FINANCIAL ADVICE ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA
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A family man, business owner, cricket fanatic and financial adviser, David Sharpe has many facets. One of his biggest legacies, as he steps down as chair of the Financial Advice Association Australia, is leaving the profession stronger than he found it.
