Wealth Managers in New Zealand

260 FSPR-registered wealth managers list a New Zealand business address on the public register.

What is a wealth manager?

A wealth manager provides comprehensive advice for higher-net-worth individuals — typically combining investment management, tax-aware planning, and estate or trust structuring. Most NZ wealth managers operate under a Financial Advice Provider and hold a Discretionary Investment Management Services (DIMS) licence.

How they are regulated

Wealth managers are FSPR-registered and licensed under their FAP for personal advice. DIMS providers are separately licensed by the FMA. Public enforcement actions are listed at fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/warnings-and-alerts/.

How they are paid

Typical wealth-management fees are an asset-based percentage (often 0.5%–1.2% per year), sometimes with a flat planning fee on top. Some firms have minimum-portfolio thresholds (e.g. $250k or $500k in investable assets).

How to choose a wealth manager

  • → Verify FSPR registration and the FAP they sit under.
  • → Confirm DIMS licensing if you want them to actively manage your portfolio.
  • → Ask about minimum-portfolio thresholds before the first meeting.
  • → Ask how they coordinate with your accountant and lawyer (for tax and estate work).
  • → Ask for the most recent disclosure document — fee structure, related-party investments, conflicts.

When you might engage a wealth manager

Portfolio construction

Wealth managers typically build globally-diversified portfolios across NZ, Australian and international shares, bonds, and alternatives. Asset allocation is the dominant driver of long-term return.

Tax-aware investing

PIE vs FIF rules, dividend imputation, capital-gains timing on direct shares — a NZ wealth manager who understands the tax interactions can add measurable after-tax return.

Trusts and estate planning

For families with significant assets, wealth managers coordinate with lawyers on family trusts, wills, and intergenerational transfers.

Philanthropy and legacy

Larger portfolios increasingly include charitable giving structures (e.g. private ancillary funds, donor-advised funds). NZ tooling here is thinner than offshore — pick an adviser with relevant experience.

Longest-registered wealth managers in New Zealand

Sorted by FSPR registration date (oldest first). Tenure is one signal among many — verify any adviser on the FSPR before engaging.

Individual

Paul Gerard Drummond

Wellington · 15+ years

Individual

Michelle Barbara Forster

Auckland · 15+ years

Individual

Ewen Thomas Griffiths

Wellington · 14+ years

Individual

Barry Ian Parkin

Auckland · 13+ years

Firm / FAP

Pearlfisher Capital Limited

Auckland · 15+ years

Firm / FAP

Balmer, Jeffs & Company Limited

Christchurch · 15+ years

Firm / FAP

Hart Capital Partners Limited

Hamilton · 15+ years

Firm / FAP

Armillary Limited

Wellington · 15+ years

Wealth Managers by city

Browse wealth managers in your area. Each city page lists local FSPR-registered wealth managers, sorted by length of registration.

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Common questions

What is a wealth manager? ▼

A wealth manager provides comprehensive advice for higher-net-worth individuals — typically combining investment management, tax-aware planning, and estate or trust structuring. Most NZ wealth managers operate under a Financial Advice Provider and hold a Discretionary Investment Management Services (DIMS) licence.

How are wealth managers regulated in New Zealand? ▼

Wealth managers are FSPR-registered and licensed under their FAP for personal advice. DIMS providers are separately licensed by the FMA. Public enforcement actions are listed at fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/warnings-and-alerts/.

How are wealth managers paid? ▼

Typical wealth-management fees are an asset-based percentage (often 0.5%–1.2% per year), sometimes with a flat planning fee on top. Some firms have minimum-portfolio thresholds (e.g. $250k or $500k in investable assets).

How do I choose a wealth manager? ▼

Verify FSPR registration and the FAP they sit under. Confirm DIMS licensing if you want them to actively manage your portfolio. Ask about minimum-portfolio thresholds before the first meeting. Ask how they coordinate with your accountant and lawyer (for tax and estate work). Ask for the most recent disclosure document — fee structure, related-party investments, conflicts.

Where can I verify a wealth manager's credentials? ▼

Search the Financial Service Providers Register at fsp-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz. Every legitimate adviser in New Zealand must be listed there. The Financial Markets Authority publishes warnings about specific advisers at fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/warnings-and-alerts/.

Find a Wealth Manager in your city

Browse FSPR-registered wealth managers by location. Each city page lists local advisers, registration details, and direct links to their FSPR record.

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