Our Team

We founded Cambridge Partners in 2017 to offer financial advice in a way that places clients first and is fully transparent. That is why we became independent Financial Advisers.

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Andrew Nuttall

Co-Founder, Principal and Financial Adviser

Born in Darfield, Canterbury, Andrew has lived in Christchurch since age 8. He loves helping people lead the best lives possible with peace of mind and contentedness. He is always focussed on constantly developing himself further with good training and developing great systems and processes with a team approach with both his clients and colleagues. By asking good questions in a timely manner, he can help clients gain clarity and confidence.

Andrew has a BSc in Psychology and Economics, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF). He lives in Christchurch with his wife Jo and dog Charlie (an 11-year-old labradoodle). Two of his four adult children live in Christchurch, too. Andrew loves keeping fit and active. You will find him out walking or running, doing Pilates, yoga, going to the gym, cycling, playing cricket and gardening.

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Ashley Salt

CA, BCom
Financial Adviser

Ashley is a Financial Adviser and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Having worked extensively in taxation, including ten years with KPMG, she understands the layers of complexity that should be considered when developing a Financial Plan, especially for people looking to move to New Zealand permanently.

Due to her experience, Ashley has a wide range of domestic and international clients. As a strong communicator, she enjoys helping clients navigate and understand complex situations and works together to help them achieve their financial goals.

Ashley has a BCom from the University of Canterbury, majoring in accounting and information systems. She lives in Christchurch with her family.

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Brigette Arnold

BA (Hons)
Financial Adviser

Brigette has worked in capital markets and financial services for more than 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge on investments.

She focuses on building longstanding, honest relationships and is passionate about empowering clients to build financial confidence. Her clients range from High-Net-Worth Individuals, Trusts, and larger entities such as Charitable Foundations and Iwi. Brigette recognises that many clients require planning for future generations. By working closely, she develops robust investment strategies that can be flexible as needs change over time.

Brigette has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics from the University of Otago. She also holds the National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) Level 5.

She lives in Piha, Auckland, with her whanau – Mark, Tiakiriri and Honour. Brigette loves snowboarding, outdoor adventures and travelling.

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Dominic Sheehan

BBus
Head of Advice and Financial Adviser

Dominic specialises in helping business owners, professional services partners, and executives who need to plan for the next phase of life. Prior to joining Cambridge Partners, Dominic worked in commercial strategy and business management, a skillset he utilises when helping his clients to plan for and optimise business exits.

The work Dominic does with his clients often involves planning a business sale, an exit from a partnership, or simply planning what life after work may look like. Typically, this involves forecasting cashflows, developing investment strategies, facilitating family meetings, and helping his clients to consider and plan what they want to achieve with their time and capital.

Dominic was born in Titirangi, Auckland. He moved to Christchurch in 2019, drawn by his love of the South Island’s geography. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) and lives in Shirley, Christchurch, with his wife, two children and a dog. He loves getting out and exploring our beautiful country.

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Forbes Leckie

MAppFin
Associate Adviser

Forbes is one of our Associate Advisers at Cambridge Partners. He has extensive experience in wholesale financial markets and draws his expertise from broking firms ICAP and Tradition and OM Financial.

His passion for client work has seen him transition from his role as Investment and Platform Manager to join our Advice Team. Therefore, Forbes has a great understanding of our investment custodians and platforms, investments, trading, and reporting and Cambridge Partners’ investment products. Forbes loves to provide clients with efficient ways to make informed financial decisions.

Forbes has a Master in Applied Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance.

He recently moved to Christchurch with his wife Millie from his hometown of Wellington.

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Hannah Meikle

LLB (Hons)
Associate Adviser

Hannah has joined Cambridge Partners as an Associate Adviser. Hannah is originally from the UK and moved to New Zealand in 2018.

Hannah is passionate about solving complex issues and building relationships with clients, learning their stories, and getting to know them. She loves seeing clients empowered to achieve their financial goals and live the lives that they want.

Prior to joining Cambridge Partners, Hannah worked as a lawyer for 10 years, predominantly in commercial litigation. She worked with a range of clients from small businesses to multi-national listed companies and government bodies and enjoyed working with clients on complex legal issues and disputes and working to achieve positive outcomes for them.

Hannah lives at Waimairi Beach with her fiancée Scott and cat Hamish. They love having the beach and bottle lake forest on their doorstep.

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James Howard 

CA, BCom
CEO, Principal and Financial Adviser

James leads the Cambridge Partners team as Chief Executive Officer.  

He has a strong background in wealth management, commercial advice, and tax planning. He brings specialist knowledge and expertise to US Citizens and those looking to move to New Zealand under the Investor Visa Program. 

James enjoys helping high-net-worth individuals and families to build better futures for themselves and those closest to them. Financial advice allows people to identify and focus on the things that are important to them and James is passionate about providing clarity, confidence and a clear plan going forward.  

James is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce. He lives in Christchurch with his family and loves skiing, mountain biking and cycling.

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Johnny Sharland

BCom
Financial Adviser

Johnny has worked in financial markets in New Zealand and overseas and specialises in working with new migrants, mainly from the United States, and returning Kiwi. 

Johnny’s experience and skill allow him to reduce complexities for his clients who hold assets in different countries. He develops a comprehensive Financial Plan that can be structured efficiently for their investments, reducing risks associated with foreign tax jurisdictions. 

Johnny holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance, with first-class honours in Economics from the University of Canterbury.  

He lives with his wife and kids in Ilam, Christchurch. Johnny is a big sports fan and plays golf as much as possible. If not out on the course, he is chasing his son and daughter around the playground, pool, or beach.  

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Margot Lensen 

BA
Financial Adviser

Margot joined the team in 2022 as an Associate Adviser after three years as a Life and Health Insurance Adviser. She became a Financial Adviser through the Cambridge Partners’ learning and career pathway and now serves a wide range of clients. Her combined years of experience have helped clients protect their assets and reach their financial goals. 

Growing up on the family farm in Geraldine, Margot has a real passion for the agricultural industry and understands the complexities they can face. She enjoys helping these clients navigate the transition period of succession planning and enabling confidence for the next phase. 

Margot is a member of Financial Advice New Zealand and has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology), and holds the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services, Insurance and Investment (Level 5).  

Margot lives in Christchurch with her husband and dog, Spud. She loves travelling, the outdoors, hiking, skiing and playing tennis.  

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Michael Youngman

CFP, MAppSc
Financial Adviser

Michael has 20 years of experience in financial services and has worked with clients to develop investment strategies to help them achieve their financial goals. He believes his role as a Financial Adviser is to provide his clients peace of mind. This is delivered by assisting clients to understand the impact financial decisions have on their investment.

Michael is a Certified Financial Planner and holds a Master of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning. He is passionate about doing something each and every week that makes him a better person.

Michael lives in Rolleston with his wife, Shona and his two children, Charlotte and Brayden. In his free time, you will find Michael playing golf, whitebaiting, running, biking, working in the garden and spending time with family.

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Pip Kean

Principal and Financial Adviser

Pip joined Bradley Nuttall in 2007 and is a long-standing member of the team. 

Her experience at Air New Zealand in sales and leadership roles provided her with the ability to expand the diverse range of talent at Cambridge Partners. 

Pip has a passion for putting clients first. She takes time to understand goals, working collaboratively to optimise their financial position. She believes this provides confidence to enjoy the things that matter the most.  

Pip focuses on helping clients through life transitions so they can gain financial independence and freedom. 

On the weekends, Pip can be found with family and friends. She enjoys travelling, being active and reading a good book.

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Paul Choi

BCom
Financial Adviser

Paul is a Financial Adviser with over 14 years’ of experience in banking and financial services in roles at BNZ and ANZ. 

Paul is passionate about delivering quality financial advice and specialises in personal wealth management and retirement planning. He works closely to create a Financial Plan and investment strategy that can cater to individuals, families, or organisations. He has a deep understanding of his client’s needs and how he can help them to achieve their financial goals. 

Paul is from South Korea and lives with his wife and daughter in Christchurch. He is also a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and SIFA.

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Scott Rainey

CFA, CFPcm, BCom
Principal and Financial Adviser

Scott’s career in financial markets spans over 19 years. He works with private and institutional clients, including not-for-profit organisations and Trusts.  

He is a Chartered Financial Analyst – a rare and prestigious professional Funds Management designation. Scott has expertise in the review, analysis, and drafting of SIPOs, Investment Policy Statements, portfolio reports, portfolio construction, portfolio performance attribution, and security analysis. He also ensures investment funds are managed consistently with the required rate of return, needs and objectives of the relevant organisation. He is ideally suited to reporting to Boards, Committees, and Trustees.  

Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Studies – Personal Financial Planning.  

Scott lives in Christchurch with his wife and three children and in his free time, he enjoys exercising and keeping fit. 

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Todd Sutton

CA, BCom
Principal and Financial Adviser

Todd has worked in the financial services industry for over 29 years. He draws his experience from accounting, funds management and superannuation firm roles. Todd learnt first-hand that stock-picking and active management strategies did not always benefit clients. He enjoys explaining what he calls ‘financial peace of mind’.

As Todd grew up on a farm, he empathises with farmers, and business owners, going through succession issues. He works closely with the family, planning for the next generation. If they decide to sell, the transfer of wealth can be overwhelming. With thoughtful planning and collaboration, Todd ensures a smooth transition with his independent, unbiased financial advice.

Todd is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in Financial Planning.  

In his spare time, Todd loves skiing, running, and following his children’s sports and cricket.  

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Operations

Anja Clarkson

MEd
Client & People Experience Manager

Anja is originally from Germany but calls Aotearoa her home since 2014. Her role bridges two crucial areas: our clients and our team. Upholding Cambridge’s core value of ‘People First’, she champions our Client Experience (CX), striving for seamless and positive client interactions as well as the Employee Experience (EX), enriching the work environment, culture, and processes to elevate team engagement and satisfaction. After all, a happy, well-functioning team will lead to delighted clients.

Anja lives in Christchurch with her husband. She loves to be in the garden and grow her own fruit and vegetables. Anja loves to go trail-riding with her husband and enjoy walks in the forest, mountains, or the Botanical Gardens.

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Caroline Usher

BA
Compliance Manager

Caroline is our Compliance Manager. She is responsible for ensuring Cambridge Partners complies with industry standards and regulations. Her practical approach provides help and support to the team to ensure clients receive high levels of quality and standards of service. She is also our Health and Safety Manager.

Caroline has a Bachelor of Arts, CII Financial Planning Certificate and CII Mortgage Advice Qualification. She also holds the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Investment) Level 5 and is a FANZ Associate Member.

She lives in Christchurch and enjoys catching up with friends and family, walking, observing art and architecture, and gardening.

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Claire McCormick

BCom
Investment Operations Specialist

Claire’s role supports the Operations team centralising operational tasks and processes, enabling the advice team to focus on their clients.

Claire grew up in Christchurch and has recently returned after spending time in Dublin and Auckland. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Specialist Diploma in Investment Funds.

She enjoys walking, watching sports and trying new things. Previously, this has included various behind the scene roles at the local community theatre and preparing food in a Koha restaurant.

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Daniel Hur

Daniel Hur

BCom
Client Services Manager

Daniel draws from over 5 years of experience in banking, specialising in small business and relationship management. His commitment to supporting advisers in delivering exceptional client experiences showcases his dedication to continuous improvement and client satisfaction. Dan is dedicated to enhancing his financial literacy to empower others and foster meaningful relationships.

Dan, born in South Korea, has called Christchurch home since the age of two. His passion for the outdoors is evident in his love for activities such as camping, fishing, golf, basketball, and hitting the gym. Alongside his active lifestyle, Dan also finds joy in unwinding at home and is always on the lookout for good food.

Recently, Dan and his fiancé have established roots in Yaldhurst by building their own home.

Dan is currently furthering his expertise by pursuing a Level 5 qualification.

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Danny Lingard

BCom
Technical Lead

Danny has worked in wealth management for over 10 years in New Zealand and Australia across investments, operations, compliance and technology. Previous roles span global custodian and investment bank J.P Morgan, global fund manager AMP Capital and advice solutions, and platform provider Consilium.

Danny’s extensive experience will help Cambridge Partners to develop tech solutions that will help clients navigate their financial journeys. He is passionate about advice that evolves as the clients do.

Danny holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing). He loves football, and on the weekends, you will find him at Parklands United Sports Club helping out at First Kicks with his kids or on the field, captaining the senior men’s team.

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Fiona Davis

CPA, BSc
Chief Operating Officer

Fiona has built her career leading purpose-driven organisations to reduce business costs and raise productivity towards profitable growth. As Chief Operating Officer at Cambridge Partners, Fiona brings a level of expertise that will position the business for future growth.

Harnessing a blend of expertise in senior financial leadership, she has extensive experience leading transformation across crucial business functions. Fiona moves seamlessly between strategy and operations, pinpointing the levers of change and developing initiatives that deliver tangible outcomes in performance, customer service and market share.

This is demonstrated with Console Group, where she instigated and led several transformational projects across business functions that significantly improved customer experience and growth.

Fiona is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management. She was born in Ireland and lives in Christchurch with her family.

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Jack Craig

BICT
IT Manager

Jack focuses on streamlining processes, building efficiencies, and using data to guide decision-making throughout the business. His role is critical in identifying technological solutions that can help Financial Advisers deliver better client outcomes.   

He has a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology, majoring in Information Systems and Business Analysis.  

Jack lives in central Christchurch and can conveniently walk to the office. On the weekend, he loves to go surfing, swimming, and camping in the summer, and during the winter, you will find him reading a good book or playing board games.  

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Jo Creed

Client Services Manager

Jo’s experience is drawn from over 30 years in banking and financial services.  

Jo prides herself on providing exceptional service to her Advisers and clients. She is passionate about helping clients reach their financial goals and enjoys providing peace of mind that their financial affairs are in safe hands.  

Her role helps clients by delivering excellent and timely service.  

She lives in Christchurch with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves following all sports, but in particular, likes watching her children play. She also enjoys walking and biking and travelling. 

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Julia Harry

BA
Client Services Manager

Julia draws from her years of financial service experience.  She loves helping clients and assisting them with whatever they need.  

Julia moved to New Zealand from the UK when she was 11 and went to the University of Canterbury where she studied for a Bachelor of Arts in English and Media. She also spent her last semester of university doing an exchange at Purdue University in Indiana, USA.  

She loves travelling and spending time with family and friends.  

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Liv Winchester

Client Services Manager

Liv is a long-standing and valued member of the Cambridge Partners team, joining Bradley Nuttall (before it merged to Cambridge Partners) as her first job from High School. She has completed her New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5 to enhance her knowledge further.  

Liv enjoys building strong relationships with clients and feels a great sense of satisfaction knowing that we are helping make our clients’ financial lives easier. 

She lives with her husband Henry and dog Polly. Liv loves to spend time adventuring with her family and in the summer months, you will find her jet skiing, water skiing, or paddleboarding. 

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Michelle Roberts 

Office Manager

Michelle joined the team in 2016 and is the friendly face (or voice) that greets you at our office or on the phone.   

She has an extensive background in support and admin roles. Michelle enjoys meeting clients and providing warm friendly hospitality. 

In her free time, Michelle enjoys shows at the Court Theatre, spending time in her garden or favourite garden shop, and going on holidays. 

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Ruby Familton

BA
Client Services Manager

Ruby is originally from Waihōpai Invercargill and moved to Ōtautahi Christchurch for university in 2016 and never left! She is passionate about seeing how good financial advice can enable people to lead their most fulfilling lives. She makes sure that things run smoothly in her team, coordinates meetings with clients and their Adviser, prepares documents and supports clients with any questions they might have. Ruby has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology and Human Services, from the University of Canterbury. She has also obtained her New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5).

She lives in Ōtautahi with her partner James and their Springer Spaniel Wilbur. They love spending time outdoors, adventuring through the Port Hills, heading to local beaches and experiencing the Christchurch café scene.

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Tracy Willetts

Client Services Manager

Tracy is a Client Services Manager who is passionate about providing help and assistance to clients so they can achieve their long-term goals.

She focuses on providing the highest quality service through close, collaborative relationships.

Tracy has previously worked in corporate support in legal, finance and accounting firms. She has a Diploma in Interior Design and Decorating, which she has applied in the refit of our new office space in Worcester Street.

Tracy lives in Christchurch with her husband Mike. They have three sons Josh, Caleb and Sam. Tracy loves mountain biking, exercising and travelling.

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James Howard 

CA, BCom
CEO, Principal and Financial Adviser

James leads the Cambridge Partners team as Chief Executive Officer.  

He has a strong background in wealth management, commercial advice, and tax planning. He brings specialist knowledge and expertise to US Citizens and those looking to move to New Zealand under the Investor Visa Program. 

James enjoys helping high-net-worth individuals and families to build better futures for themselves and those closest to them. Financial advice allows people to identify and focus on the things that are important to them and James is passionate about providing clarity, confidence and a clear plan going forward.  

James is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce. He lives in Christchurch with his family and loves skiing, mountain biking and cycling.

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Paul Munro

FCA, CFInstD
Independent Chair

Paul Munro is Cambridge Partners’ Independent Chair of the Board. He brings 30 years of financial and commercial experience spanning a range of industries. Over the past ten years, he has held several governance roles as a Director and Chairman.  

For 24 years, Paul worked at Deloitte as a Corporate Finance Partner, primarily working with and supporting corporate Boards. During this time, he spent six years as the CEO of a publicly owned investment company, where he worked closely with the subsidiary Boards and CEOs.  

Current and former governance roles include: MHV Water, Online Distribution, Lynn River, Orion New Zealand, Toitū Envirocare, Central Plains Water, Spanbild Holdings, and Venues Ōtautahi. 

Paul is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants (FCA) and a Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors (CFInstD). 

Paul is married with two kids and enjoys running, mountain biking, golf, tennis, and spending family time in Noosa, Hamner Springs or the Mackenzie Country. 

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Stephen Ambler

Director

Stephen is a Director of Cambridge Partners and the Consilium Chair of the Board.

Working for almost 30 years in England as a lawyer, chairman and managing director of large professional services businesses, Stephen has extensive commercial, strategic operational and governance experience in leading and growing businesses.

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Andrew Nuttall

Co-Founder, Principal and Financial Adviser

Born in Darfield, Canterbury, Andrew has lived in Christchurch since age 8. He loves helping people lead the best lives possible with peace of mind and contentedness. He is always focussed on constantly developing himself further with good training and developing great systems and processes with a team approach with both his clients and colleagues. By asking good questions in a timely manner, he can help clients gain clarity and confidence.

Andrew has a BSc in Psychology and Economics, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF). He lives in Christchurch with his wife Jo and dog Charlie (an 11-year-old labradoodle). Two of his four adult children live in Christchurch, too. Andrew loves keeping fit and active. You will find him out walking or running, doing Pilates, yoga, going to the gym, cycling, playing cricket and gardening.

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Jacob Wolt 

Co-Founder

Jacob is a Co-Founder of Cambridge Partners. He began his financial services career over 30 years ago and, during that time, has provided clients with independent, objective, and unbiased investment advice.  

When he was a Financial Adviser, Jacob worked across a variety of clients. He strongly believes in transparency and putting the client’s needs first. Jacob believes money is important because it gives you choices and helps relieve some of the issues people face. 

He lives on a lifestyle block with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren. 

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Richard Austin

CA, BBus
Co-Founder and Consultant

Richard is the Co-Founder of Cambridge Partners and held the CEO role until June 2023 before transitioning towards retirement.  

He has expert knowledge of investments gained over years working as a Chartered Accountant and Financial Adviser. He provides clients with real-world perspectives and is passionate about putting clients first.  

Richard is a Chartered Accountant and was awarded a Fellowship by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). He holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance from Massey University, is an Associate of the Executor and Trustee Institute and holds several governance roles.  

Richard is a born and bred Southlander and lives in Christchurch with his wife Maria. He enjoys sailing, tennis, tramping, reading, and spending time with grandchildren. 

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Steve Mander

Co-Founder

Steve is a Co-Founder of Cambridge Partners. After years in private practice as a strategic business consultant, Steve formed IQ2 with Richard Austin before merging with Bradley Nuttall to form Cambridge Partners.  

When Steve worked in the business as a Financial Adviser, Steve worked with clients to help them integrate their business and personal financial lives, particularly those with more complex situations. They could be business owners who are contemplating selling their business; trustees looking for support around their risks/obligations as professional trustees, a woman alone going through a relationship property dispute, US citizens dealing with complex cross jurisdictional issues, others requiring NZ Investor Visas, or just ordinary New Zealanders looking for comprehensive financial and investment support.

Steve enjoys time with family and friends doing what he loves – sailing, fishing, skiing, tramping & travel. 

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