Financial Advice New Zealand has announced Trisha Edmonds has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Board and the reappointment of Member Director, adviser Paul Sewell, for a further three-year tenure.
The organisation says Edmond’s appointment strengthens the Board’s leadership and supports the association’s commitment to lead, support, and inspire the financial advice profession.
Edmonds says it’s an honour to be appointed to the role, noting that “…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 NZ.
“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.”
Sewell says 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.”
Chairman Tiumalu Peter Fa’afiu says Sewell’s reappointment and ratification by Members “…brings in his experience and pragmatism at an important time in the implementation of the strategy.”
He says Edmonds “..brings deep senior executive experience and perspective across the wealth management value chain.”
The director appointments follow a Special General Meeting in May to update the association’s constitution to comply with the re-registration requirements of the new Incorporated Societies Act (2022), ahead of the start date of April 2026.
Fa’afiu says 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.”