Ex-Xplore BDM joins investment platform

Richard Carr has joined Desktop Broker as senior sales executive.

The appointment is in response to the growth of the online trading solution in the financial adviser community.

Desktop Broker is powered by Bell Direct, an online trading platform for self-directed investors.

Bell Direct CEO, Arnie Selvarajah, said, "In the current market, financial advisers continue to explore ways to grow their business and improve efficiencies. In the last year, we have seen the number of financial advisers using the Desktop Broker platform grow exponentially.

"Many advisers just need a simple online trading platform to transact for clients in a seamless and cost-effective manner, and Desktop Broker offers this," he said.

Tim Sparks is head of distribution for Desktop Broker. "It is great to have Richard onboard and boost the level of on-the-ground support we can offer financial advisers, particularly during the current period of significant industry change."

Carr has significant experience in the financial services industry, including Powerwrap, Praemium, and Computershare Australia. He was most recently a BDM with Xplore Wealth.