With GESB's financial advice service recently closed, Heffernan's appointment will help provide professional advice for Western Australian members who are in need of tailored financial advice.
Heffernan, an actuary and certified financial planner, is a former Mercer employee who left the company six years ago to establish GESB's financial advice business.
He aims to use his more than 35 years of experience in financial services to protect Australian workers who are heading toward retirement.
In his new role, Heffernan will be working with Sam Clark and Gina Abuda, also former GESB financial advisers