Financial Advice New Zealand Board Appointments

Financial Advice New Zealand (FANZ), the professional body for financial advice, today announced that Trisha Edmonds has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Board, effective 15 December .

This appointment strengthens the Board’s leadership and supports the Association’s commitment to lead, support, and inspire the financial advice profession.

"It is an honour to be appointed to the role of Independent Director with Financial Advice New Zealand. More than ever New Zealanders need to be able to access professional advice driven, nurtured, and supported by a professional body such as Financial Advice New Zealand. This is a great opportunity for me to work with like-minded board members, the team, and advisers who are passionate and committed to ensuring the financial wellbeing of all New Zealanders.” said Trisha Edmonds.

The Board also announced the reappointment of Member Director, Paul Sewell CFP, for a further three-year tenure.

“It’s a privilege to be reappointed to the Board. This is an important time for our profession, and I’m excited to help drive initiatives that grow our membership base, strengthen adviser engagement, raise professional standards, and deliver real value to New Zealanders seeking quality financial advice” said Paul Sewell.

“Paul’s reappointment and ratification by Members brings in his experience and pragmatism at an important time in the implementation of the strategy. Trisha brings deep senior executive experience and perspective across the wealth management value chain” said Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu, Chairman.

The director appointments follow a Special General Meeting in May this year to update Financial Advice New Zealand’s Constitution to comply with the re-registration requirements of the new Incorporated Societies Act (2022), ahead of the start date of April 2026.

“The appointments complete the governance composition for the professional body. I’m very pleased with the diversity of skills and experience. It will ensure robust strategic decision making as we work towards our vision of an adviser-driven, high-engagement professional body” Fa’afiu said.

About Financial Advice New Zealand: Financial Advice New Zealand is the largest financial adviser-representative professional body for Financial Advisers and Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) in New Zealand. Our members provide trusted advice to consumers across financial planning and investments, mortgages and lending, and life, disability & health insurance, which ultimately helps Kiwis grow, manage, and protect their wealth.

Today, Financial Advice New Zealand is a vibrant, innovative association, where the underlying driver of policy is that great advice transforms lives. We promote the highest professional standards for financial advice, so more New Zealanders have the confidence to actively seek quality financial advice to improve their financial health, wealth, and well-being.

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