After working in local government and founding a consultancy business in Japan, Rob transitioned into financial services at the Bank of Scotland Investment Service (BoSIS), where he graduated from the BoSIS Financial Planning Academy. Following a successful career at BoSIS, Rob joined St. James’s Place and subsequently established both Atherton & Associates Wealth Management Ltd and RWA Financial Planning Ltd. As one of the UK’s first recipients of the prestigious Chartered Financial Planning Award, Rob was instrumental in making Atherton & Associates one of the earliest corporate chartered firms in the country.

“I’m committed to developing the next generation of financial planners, raising the bar for financial planning standards, and establishing Melbourne Capital Group as the premier financial planning hub in Southeast Asia."

Education

• BA (Hons) Degree in Japanese Studies and Politics | The University of Sheffield, UK.

• Chartered Financial Planner | The Chartered Insurance Institute.

• Certified Financial Planner | Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM).

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