“I have worked very hard to get to this point and am honoured to win this prestigious award,” Manias said. “One of my primary motivations for becoming a CFP was a desire to achieve the highest designation in the profession. “I don’t take shortcuts and have always strived to obtain the best qualifications in the field.” Manias completed a Masters of Financial Planning at Kaplan Professional before choosing to become a CFP professional. “Working through realistic case studies in depth and completing statements of advice was the highlight of the program,” Manias said. “The knowledge I’ve gained from the program will be hugely beneficial to me and my clients.”