A former authorised representative of Charter Financial Planning has has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for what the judge described as a betrayal of his clients. In a statement, ASIC said Kiama-based adviser Trevor Martin had been sentenced for three charges under the Crimes Act 1900 on 20 March, after he was found to have obtained A$208,000 of client funds dishonestly. His sentencing for three charges in relation to his activity as an adviser saw him receive an aggregate sentence of three years in prison. However, the judge determined his was suitable for an Intensive C...
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