A very special milestone was celebrated recently at Akumin’s End of Year Event, where the spotlight highlighted Patrick Hancock’s 10 years as a financial adviser. The event brought together practice principals, advisers, and industry professionals to reflect on the achievements of the year, share insights, and celebrate outstanding milestones across the Akumin network.
Patrick Hancock was recognised for a decade of dedication, professional growth, and unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals. This recognition is a proud moment not only for Patrick but also for the entire Crest team, who have seen firsthand the impact of his work over the years.
Patrick began his journey at Crest in 2009 as a Paraplanner, shortly becoming Paraplanning Manager, before transitioning into an Adviser role, and later becoming one of the Directors at Crest. It is fair to say that Patrick has grown with the company, and the company has certainly grown with him.
Reaching a 10-year milestone in the financial advice industry is no small achievement. It reflects consistency, resilience, and a genuine passion for guiding clients through important life decisions. Throughout his career, Patrick has built strong, long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and personalised advice. His focus has always remained on putting clients first and providing clarity and confidence in an ever-changing financial landscape.
In Patrick’s words: “I didn’t even realise 10 years had passed until I received the invitation for the event. Being an adviser, talking with my clients and working towards their financial achievements has been more than a job — it’s a passion.”
Patrick shared that the most fulfilling part of his role is seeing clients move through different stages of life: from starting careers, to growing families, to planning for retirement, and knowing he has played a meaningful role in their journey. He also reflected on how much the industry has evolved over the past decade and how rewarding it has been to grow alongside his clients.
Patrick also expressed his sincere gratitude to his clients for their ongoing trust and to his colleagues at Crest Financial Services for their constant support. He acknowledged that being surrounded by a strong, collaborative team has been instrumental in his professional development and long-term success.
While the Akumin Event provided a wonderful setting to celebrate achievements across the network, for Crest Financial Services, this occasion was especially meaningful as we honoured Patrick’s 10 years of dedication to the profession.
We congratulate Patrick on this outstanding achievement and thank him for his continued commitment to excellence. We look forward to watching his journey continue and to celebrating many more milestones in the years to come.
