NICK STEWART
Nick is a passionate advocate for global best practices in the financial adviser sector and has contributed to the shaping of the new legislative environment.
His vision and commitment ensure that Finzo is equipped to be the foremost integrated financial solutions provider across the entire advice spectrum. Nick is an Authorised Financial Adviser, and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary.
CEO
DON STEWART
Don brings over 40 years’ insight into the role of the adviser with a particular specialism in the insurance sector. This experience helps to tailor the integrated solution that Finzo offers to our clients.
He is an Authorised Financial Adviser, and Associate Life Underwriter of the Financial Advice New Zealand, and a trustee for a number of substantial family trusts.
Executive Director
RORY O'NEILL
Rory ensures all internal processes run smoothly so our clients are assured of receiving the highest quality service from Finzo.
A qualified Chartered Accountant with a Master's Degree in Strategic Management & Planning, Rory is an invaluable resource for business and succession planning.
General Manager
SARA SINGH
Sara’s role is to support financial advisers in providing quality advice to their clients and oversee our platform and CRM services.
With a strong background in financial services, Sara is integral in driving Finzo's technology and compliance advancements to allow advisers to better focus on their clients.
Service Manager
HANNAH COUTTS
Hannah is our clients' principal liaison for custodial platform services ensuring that all client transactions are handled efficiently and promptly.
Service Support
TRACEY WOLFE
Tracey joined Finzo team in 2019 to bring more rigour to our efforts to comply with changing financial services industry regulations and further improve our client operations.
With 14 years' experience in the financial industry in Australia and the UK, Tracey helps Finzo develop and cooperate with regulatory policies that serve and protect our clients and their businesses.
Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer
RUSS MEALE
Russ combines his past adviser experience with technological expertise to manage the development and enhancement of our CRM system.
Thus ensuring the advisers and their clients are at the centre of all activity and conduct.
CRM Specialist
KAVYA VUNNAM
Kavya is a marketing specialist resource for you to help you grow your business.
Utilising her digital marketing skills and our state-of-the-art in-house media suit, Finzo can help you enhance your brand and increase your engagement with existing and prospective clients.
Marketing Specialist
ALASTAIR MARSDEN
An associate professor at the University of Auckland Business School Alastair has unparalleled academic and practical knowledge of finance. Alastair ensures an independent perspective to the investment committee.
Independent Investment Committee Member
LIZZIE HILL
Lizzie is an Authorised Financial Adviser, an AIFA® designee and works closely with our investment committee.
Lizzie has experience across a broad spectrum of roles within the financial services industry. Her early career was with Aviva, in its UK Life & Pensions head office as part of the investment bond team on a range of complex fund investment activities.
Investment Committee Member
MILTON JENNINGS
Milton joined our Advisory Board in November 2016.
Milton brings a breadth of financial and industry knowledge having spent 29 years with Fidelity Life, NZ's largest locally owned insurer and he was the CEO of the company for 14 years. He is now running a consulting business called STM Advice helping insurance businesses.
Advisory Board Member
PETER MANCELL
Peter joined our Advisory Board in September 2015. Peter is the Managing Director of Mancell Financial Group based in Burnie, Tasmania.
He provides strategic planning advice to FYG Planners for independent, fee-only advisers. Peter is also the current Chair of the Global Association of Independent Advisers.