FPA appoints academic as chair of education committee

The Financial Planning Association of Australia has appointed Deakin University financial planning and superannuation lecturer and industry engagement director Marc Olynyk as the chair of the Financial Planning Education Council.

Olynyk replaces Sharon Taylor, who stepped down from the role earlier this month ahead of her plan to retire at the end of the academic year.

Olynyk brings significant experience as a financial planning educator, having held roles with Deakin University, LaTrobe University, and RMIT. FPA chief Dante De Gori, "The FPA Board is delighted to work with Marc as he brings significant experience within both academia and industry in the areas of financial planning, superannuation, retirement planning and accounting. He has also played a key role in the development, growth and recognition of financial planning within both the university sector and the financial planning profession.

"Marc has been a strong advocate for the integration of the CFP® Certification Program into Masters programs. Deakin was the first university to integrate the CFP as an elective into their Master degree. He also led an FPEC sub-committee through the approval of four more education providers. He has excellent relationships with both FASEA and TEQSA, and is keen to see FPEC play a stronger role again in the accreditation of tertiary financial planning courses."