About Anne

Renowned Expert Anne McGowan - Director of Protecting Seniors Wealth

Anne’s proven experience around the issue of financial senior exploitation & fraud, and the need for improving prevention is extensive. A successful background in public relations, consultancy, business, adult educator, training provider, author and as a renowned speaker, all contribute to her impeccable reputation as a trusted expert. Anne’s excellent people skills and ability to liaise with key stake holders at all levels is further supported with professional credentials in public relations, internal and external mass communications. The ability to plan awareness campaigns, deliver workshops and conduct communications strategies is key.

Anne has been invited to speak at Conferences in New York, Gold Coast, and Adelaide, and deliver a workshop for AIOFP members. And, she was asked to make a speaker appearance at the Congress in Melbourne for the Financial Planning Association (now FAAA). Anne was invited to attend, as a recognised expert and advocate, a Forum in Oklahoma, by Investor Protection Trust based in Washington DC. She was also invited to be a Panel Member and contributor for the peak body Financial Services Council (FSC) to launch their industry guide at their head office event in Sydney.

When the Australian Federal Government Attorney General, at the time, called for a Roundtable to consider Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA) Laws and Financial Elder Abuse, Anne in her capacity as Consultant and Director of Protecting Seniors Wealth was invited to participate by attending the Roundtable, and to prepare and submit a Submission for consideration. The Submission contained relevant research, and case studies that supported recommendations for Law Reform and other protective and preventative measures. AttorneyGenerals from States and Territories around Australia and other stakeholders all attended.