Ignition Wealth appoints head of advice

Ignition Wealth has expanded its relationship with PlanFocus, which will see Planfocus director Rob Corben join Ignition Wealth as head of advice.

Mr Corben will oversee a new Xplan customisation division within Ignition Wealth.

Ignition Wealth chief executive Mark Fordree: “Ignition Wealth’s XPLAN support and consultancy will fast track the digital advice conversation for Australian practices.

“We believe 2017 will be the year that robo-assisted advice makes its mark.”

Mr Corben said: “The Ignition Wealth XPLAN support and consultancy service will help advice practices and financial services providers to get robo-ready without the need to change the way they do business today.”

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