Making financial advice both entertaining and comprehensible
Looking for accomplished keynote speakers for your next event or workshop?
Tim and Carissa Fairbrother are both qualified, practising financial advisers in New Zealand. After setting up RIVAL Wealth in 2008 at the start of the Global Financial Crisis, the business has seen consistent growth since inception. Tim and Carissa thrive on helping clients make a better practical situation of their finances through education and knowledge. Carissa is a co-creator of the highly successful networking events – ‘Bubbles & Inspiration’.
Here’s just a taste of the presentations Tim and Carissa can offer you or your business;
- Top financial tips for couples in business
- Workplace wellness, offering financial health for your staff
- How to teach your kids great money habits
- Investment economic updates
- Minimising your ACC spending
- Farm and business succession planning
- How to talk money to your partner

Tim Fairbrother
Tim is an award-winning Financial Adviser and entertaining public speaker, with the ability to convert the often complicated world of finances into plain english. Tim is a recognised expert in his field and covers all areas of your financial health. From investment advice and portfolio management through to ACC advice, KiwiSaver, farm and business succession planning – Tim has all your bases covered.
Tim is a firm believer in educating clients to become financially successful. He frequently travels throughout New Zealand speaking at numerous seminars and events, attending Government roundtable meetings and conducting education presentations.

Carissa Fairbrother
Carissa is a financial wellness warrior and doesn’t just talk the talk when it comes to her absolute passion for financial organisation. With a knack of making what can be a boring world of financial overload, exciting and relevant. She loves working with people, guiding them towards a better financial future.
Because of Carissa’s unique approach, even before the conclusion of hearing her speak, you will be completely motivated and excited by how the future will look. Qualified to give the most appropriate advice with a good dash of honesty, reality and humour thrown in – this is the person to work with for all things financial.