Earlier optimism on the virus front started to fade, as a gradual easing of restrictions saw a spike in the number of new cases.
This saw new constraints imposed in some areas and prompted the World Health Organisation to suggest the worst of the pandemic may be
ahead.
Smart Private Wealth, part of the Smart Business Solutions Group, has been honoured as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Barry Lambert Award, recognising exceptional community fundraising and volunteer work within the Count Financial network.
Shannon Smit, Founding Director of Smart Private Wealth, has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Innovation award at the 2025 Count Financial Awards, recognising her ground-breaking leadership in transforming how financial advice and professional services are delivered in Australia.