FS Power50 voting opens

Voting for Australia's most influential financial advisers in the 2026 Financial Standard Power50 is now open, with 122 advisers shortlisted for the annual ranking.

The FS Power50 recognises advisers who demonstrate leadership and influence within the financial advice profession while making a meaningful contribution to their clients, industry and wider communities.

Advisers on the shortlist include those who have received industry recognition, support their local advice communities, contribute to charitable initiatives, advocate for the value of financial advice and use media and digital platforms to improve financial literacy and awareness.

Financial Standard and FS Advice, The Australian Journal of Financial Planning are inviting readers to vote for the advisers they believe best present the values of the Power50 through their leadership, influence, advocacy and contributions to the profession.

The annual list aims to highlight advisers who are helping shape the future of financial advice in Australia, whether through their work with clients, industry associations, community organisations or broader public engagement.

The Power50 can include successful advice business owners, award winners, mentors, educators and advisers who have developed a strong public profile through traditional and social media.

The 122 shortlisted advisers will now progress through the voting process, with voting open until 3 September 2026 at 5pm.

The final Power50 will recognise the 50 advisers who received the strongest support through the voting process and subsequently pass Financial Standard's editorial vetting process.

Readers can cast their vote for the advisers they believe have made the strongest contribution to financial advice and demonstrated leadership across the profession, their communities and the broader Australian public.