Dawn Thomas Shortlisted for the FS Power50

Congratulations to our Senior Wealth Adviser Dawn Thomas on being shortlisted for the 2026 FS Power50!

Every year, Financial Standard conducts a search for the 50 most influential financial advisers around Australia – those “deemed to be the best promoting the value of the financial advice profession, while providing outstanding service to their clients and the wider community.”

This year, Dawn is amongst 121 advisers who’ve been shortlisted, with voting open now and the final 50 announced on 2 November. 

Here are a few reasons Dawn deserves your vote – and a place on the list:

She’s an advocate for our profession and a natural educator.
She can often be found guest lecturing, speaking on panels, and appearing on media segments such as AusBiz’s The Advisory.
She’s the driving force behind our START WELL® Financial Literacy Program, providing education and resources to community groups, sporting associations and schools.
She’s the host of our START WELL® podcast – designed to help parents and young people start important conversations about money, values, and future choices.
She’s working on a PhD exploring Gen Z’s approach to superannuation.
She supports young women, minorities and newcomers to the world of financial advice by offering guidance and encouragement. 
She genuinely cares about her clients and community – and wants to help more people access heart-led advice.  
She believes in creating a positive ripple effect by putting good energy out into the world.

We’re so proud to have Dawn as part of The Wealth Designers, and we wish her the very best of luck.

Vote here to help her make the list!