Catherine Robson is the CEO of boutique advice practice Affinity Private She believes that financial security is vital for confidence and independence. She says that by women taking an active interest in the management of their money, not only leads to better financial outcomes, but positively impacts health, careers and relationships. Catherine has been advising wealthy individuals and families for 19 years. Catherine’s commitment to quality advice and strong alignment of interests with clients by eschewing all commissions, has earned her numerous awards including the Financial Planning Association’s Victorian CFP professional of the Year, AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award, Money Management Magazine Adviser of the Year and the Australian Private Banking Council’s Outstanding Investment Advisor of the Year. Catherine has an Honours Degree in Law, a Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies), a Masters of Laws majoring in Tax, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and has completed the AICD Company Directors Course. Catherine is also Deputy Chairman of Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited and has a fortnightly ‘Money Brain’ column in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers.