The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced its finalists for Adviser of the Year and the AFA Rising Star awards.

Simone Du Chesne, of EQWealth, Joseph Hoe from Wealthwise, and Elliot Watson, of Elliot Watson Financial Planning, have reached the final stages for the Adviser of the Year award. The award is in its 16th year and celebrates visionary financial advisers and professional excellence.

The Rising Star award recognises emerging talent in financial advice and helps winners develop professionally. Chris Carlin, of Master Your Money Now, Victoria Devine, of Zella Wealth, Ellie Fordham, of Dozzi Financial Advice, Daniel Jackson, of DBK Financial Solutions, Jade Louise McKay, of Essential Financial Advice, and Rebecca Maher, of The Fiscal Mum, have been named as finalists. They will attend a workshop in Sydney.

The winners will be announced at the AFA gala dinner at its national conference in Adelaide on August 29.