About us
We are a financial advice business, founded in 2008 during the Global Financial Crisis. RIVAL Wealth is driven by a passion to help people make informed financial decisions. That’s how we came up with our name RIVAL Wealth – to encourage people to ‘challenge’ their financial positions and improve their financial decisions. Based in the Wairarapa, along with offices in Wellington and Auckland, we offer nationwide services to share our expertise and assist people across New Zealand. Meet our team and the dedicated financial advisers who are here to support you in achieving your financial goals.
What we do
We help people make informed financial decisions by providing practical advice tailored to their situation. This includes guidance around KiwiSaver, investments, insurance, managing cash and debt, and planning for the future.
Who we work with
We work with individuals, families, trusts, and businesses, including companies that want to offer employee benefits or group schemes. People come to us at all stages of life, and we stay alongside them as life and goals change over time.
Meet the team at RIVAL Wealth
Our team works alongside clients across New Zealand, supporting you through each stage of your financial journey. We take the time to understand what matters to you and help you feel confident in the decisions you make along the way.
Tim Fairbrother
BCA, BTSM, PFP
Financial Adviser and Certified Financial Planner
Carissa Fairbrother
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Investment and Insurance
Financial Adviser and Keynote Speaker
Anna Schofer
B.Com, Grad Dip Bus Stud (PFP)
General Manager
Simon Moor
CPA, Bcom
Senior Chartered Accountant
Jenny Griffith
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Insurance, Investment and Fire & General
Financial Adviser
Rox Carlsen
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Investment and Insurance
Financial Adviser
Daryl Buckingham
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Investment
Financial Adviser
Tash Field
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Insurance, Investment and Fire & General
Financial Adviser
Sean Folan
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Investment and Insurance
Financial Adviser
Row Smith
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Investment and Insurance
Financial Adviser
Jurgen Stringer
PGDipFP, NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – Investment and Insurance
Financial Adviser
Emma Heffernan
Head of Operations & Governance
Jen Maxwell
BSc, BPhed, MBA
Development Manager
Juliana Murphy
BBC
Adviser Support Manager
Fiona Matthews
Innovation Manager
Brett Tulloch
Portfolio Manager
Melanie Wilson
New and Existing Business Support
Liana Thomas
Claims Liaison
Kelly Phillips
Investment Liaison
Pam Blackburn
Marketing Manager
Suzzannah Vertigans
Client Service Liaison
Frankie Arends
Client Service Liaison
Emma-Jane Wing
Investment Service Liaison
Manda Thornton
General Insurance Liaison
Nikki Pollard
General Insurance Liaison
Jess Jones
Support Liaison
Why people choose RIVAL Wealth
Business awards
We are proud to have been recognised through a number of business and industry awards over the years. We see these as a reflection of the work we do alongside our clients and the relationships we build over time.
That recognition means a lot to us, while our focus remains on doing the right thing for our clients and helping them move forward with confidence.
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