The Financial Planning Association (FPA) says Industry Fund Services Senior Advice Compliance Analyst Danica Lozada has won the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award.

She is the year’s first winner of the award, which recognises the highest performing student in the CFP Certification Unit program for each semester.

“I would like to congratulate [Ms Lozada] on her achievement and to formally recognise her ongoing commitment to Gwen Fletcher’s legacy of advancing the financial planning profession through education and higher professional standards,” FPA CEO Sarah Abood said.

Ms Abood says the FPA is pleased to hear positive feedback around the program, particularly its practical application.

“The program equips financial planners with the skills to deliver the highest quality of advice to Australian consumers,” Ms Abood said.