Research has proven over and over again that Kiwis with a financial adviser in their corner feel better about their future and well-being than those who don’t get advice.
Trust is crucial to the financial advice relationship, and according to independent research by Financial Advice New Zealand, 93.7 per cent of 2,000 Kiwis surveyed rated their adviser as good or very good with regard to trustworthiness.
As the report reads, “The Trust in Advice results definitively show advice has high value through its trustworthiness, good consumer outcomes, service, and results (both tangible and intangible) for New Zealand consumers across all demographics.”
The new regime introduces new minimum standards of conduct, client care, competence, knowledge and skill set for financial advisers.
These are also principles that we’ve always been guided by, and we believe that Kiwi families around New Zealand will benefit from knowing what quality advice means, and how it can help them succeed.
Just like it has always been, your needs, goals and circumstances are always top of our mind.
According to the Money & You research by FSC, the main motivators for Kiwis getting advice are major life events – like buying a house. However, even as house prices hit record highs, 75 per cent of Kiwis are still not inclined to get advice.
As the report points out, “In 2019, first home buyers were borrowing an average of around $400,000, so it’s becoming even more important to have the right information and advice around your individual finances. These levels of debt, coupled with the introduction of KiwiSaver, and growing levels of savings needed for retirement, create increasingly complex financial conditions.”
This is just one example. As we navigate the challenges of Covid-19, financial advice – whether it’s mortgage or insurance-related – can help Kiwis build all-important financial resilience, to weather life’s changes and look to the future with confidence. In a nutshell, we know that money decisions can be complex, and at times challenging to make. We are here to help you every step of the way, with quality advice to address your concerns, and make sure you have the appropriate plan in place for your financial future.
Get in touch – as financial advisers, we are committed to helping you and your family with all your questions and financial needs. We are always here for you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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