SG Hiscock & Company (SG Hiscock) has appointed Jason Smit, CFA to the role of business development manager, effective 16 December 2024. He will be based in Melbourne and will report directly to head of distribution, Anthony Cochran.

Joining the SGH distribution team, Mr Smit will be working with current and prospective clients, strengthening and expanding the firms’ relationships amongst wholesale and retail investment channels as well dealer goods and financial adviser networks in Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia.

Mr Smit’s career spans over 15 years in the global financial sector. He joins SG Hiscock most recently from Alexander Funds where he held the position of regional manager. Prior to that he was part of the institutional and wealth global client group at Dimensional Fund Advisors and was a wealth management consultant at Macquarie Group.

SG Hiscock’s head of distribution, Anthony Cochran, says the appointment of Mr Smit is a welcome addition to the distribution team as the firm continues to strengthen its client base and bring high calibre funds to the Australian market and its investors.

“Jason has a proven track record of successfully managing clients in the private wealth, institutional and retail sectors, providing a high level of client service, and has a thorough understanding of fixed income, equities and specialist investments.

“His strong background in wealth management and business development, makes him a great fit for this role and we look forward to joining us, and contributing to expanding our business footprint nationally,” says Mr Cochran.

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