New leadership at the AGM
A new director was elected to the board of Financial Advice New Zealand during its annual general meeting last week.
Hamish Patel (pictured right) has been chosen as the member director for mortgage and lending for a three-year term.
“The board welcomes Hamish and we look forward to working with him over the next three years,” said Heather Roy, independent board chair.
“As an active member of our member advisory committee, we have appreciated Hamish’s industry insights. We have a clear vision as an adviser-driven, high-engagement professional body, and Hamish’s experience and knowledge will help us achieve our strategic goals for the advice sector.”
A FANZ founding member with industry expertise
Patel is a founding member of Financial Advice New Zealand and has served as chair of the member advisory committee for mortgage and lending. He has actively advocated for mortgage advisers and consulted with the Board on regulatory changes affecting the lending sector.
“I am grateful for the support of members to transition from the member advisory committee onto the board of directors and contribute to the positive momentum and credibility Financial Advice NZ has established as the authentic voice of the advice sector,” Patel said.
Entrepreneurial background and community involvement
Hamish founded Mortgagesonline, a successful boutique mortgage advisory business, where he serves as both director and adviser.
With an engaged online following, he has written more than 300 consumer articles on lending.
Additionally, he volunteers as an associate at the Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation, assisting their board with strategic planning and marketing.
Patel replaces Rupert Gough on the board.
“We thank Rupert and extend our gratitude for the strategic and industry insights, and the relationships he has brought to Financial Advice NZ during his time as a director,” Roy said. “Rupert remains a Financial Advice NZ member, and we look forward to his continued involvement with the professional body.”
