Advice group Synchron has appointed Phil Osborne as GM Compliance, who commenced the role at the start of this month.

He has been working since July last year with the business as compliance consultant.

Mr Osborne reports directly to the Synchron Board and heads a compliance team which includes Head of Compliance – Advice Assurance Alison Massey.

He will also work closely with Head of Compliance – Policy and Regulatory Hanna Abdullah.

Mr Osborne has held various roles with numerous financial services businesses, including Lifestyle Asset Management, the SMSF Advisers Network, and Interprac Financial Planning, following his entry to the financial advice industry through AMP and Hillross Financial Services.