Aware Super recognised as an Adviser-Ready Super Fund
9 April 2026
European outlet mall
SYDNEY – Aware Super has received the rare Adviser-Ready Fund accreditation under the new national framework jointly developed by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and Chant West.
This accreditation recognises the Fund's investment in the systems and support which empower independent financial advisers to deliver better outcomes for their shared clients, who have almost doubled in number since June 2024.
Aware Super is one of only three profit-to-member funds to receive the accreditation, which assesses operational capability across 24 adviser-focused criteria developed with direct input from practising advisers.
Accreditation is awarded to funds meeting at least 16 criteria, covering: adviser access to client information; the ability to transact on behalf of clients; advice fee deduction processes; digital authorisations and dedicated adviser support.
Aware Super has led the industry in investing in a layered advice model that meets members at each stage of their financial life.
The Fund’s 1.2 million members can access:
digital tools, calculators and education to support everyday decisions;
personal advice when their circumstances become more complex; and
retirement-focused advice and income solutions as they approach or enter retirement.
Where members work with an independent financial adviser, Aware Super's adviser-ready systems and dedicated support are designed to make that relationship as productive as possible.
Significant enhancements to Aware Super's Adviser Portal underpinned the Adviser-Ready accreditation, including:
Direct data feeds into Xplan
Online adviser registration and digital client authorities
Expanded transaction capability
Simplified advice fee deduction processes
With Aware Super also holding the Epic Retirement Institute's Epic Retirement Tick, the double accreditation makes the Fund only one of two profit-to-member funds to hold both accreditations.
Aware Super Group Executive Member Growth Steve Travis said the recognition reflected the Fund’s ability to support members across the full advice journey, from early engagement through to retirement.
They also highlighted Aware Super’s tangible commitment to making it easier for advisers to do their best work.
"The Adviser Ready Fund accreditation recognises the practical investments we've made to support independent financial advisers – from improving digital access and transaction capability through to providing dedicated adviser support," Mr Travis said.
“When combined with the Epic Retirement Tick, it reflects our focus on meeting members where they are in their advice journey, whether they're looking for straightforward guidance or more comprehensive retirement advice, and supporting advisers to deliver that advice efficiently.”
Aware Super also provides advisers with access to a national Business Development Manager network and a specialist Adviser Engagement and Support team.
The Adviser-Ready Fund accreditation supports the shared objective of strengthening alignment between the superannuation and financial advice sectors, helping to improve access to professional advice and better retirement outcomes for Australians.