With nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services industry,as Executive Chairman and one of the founders of Futuro Financial Services, I have extensive general management and board experience across the industry.Futuro has grown into a close-knit community whose values are based on trust, respect and companionship and where members have a sense of responsibility towards one another. As accessible management who listen to our adviser community, we create opportunities for people to come together, share ideas and support each other.Futuro is a leading mid-tier dealer group with a national footprint. Having commenced in 2002, our strong growth has been due to a focus on cultural compatibility, engaging in personal, meaningful and long-term relationships, and listening to our member firms in order to continuously better our services. These are major reasons for Futuro having one of the most stable adviser networks in the country.Our offering is perfectly suited to advisers wanting to grow their practices, who value commitment, trust and companionship and who are seeking an independent home. With Futuro you benefit from:• A close-knit community based on values• Companionship through frequent engagement with like-minded peers• Business development support to help you grow• Personal attention and a hands-on approach from accessible and experienced directors and management• Ongoing compliance support • Approved Product List which provides choice• A cost-effective managed account solution • Professional development and training• Paraplanning services to save you time and money, and• Highly-competitive, innovative and flexible fee arrangements.If you would like to discuss how you can benefit from Futuro’s community of support, please contact me at my office on 07 3018 0400, mobile 0408749249, or email at dbashford@futuro.com.au