Meet Our People _
Your financial future, in safe hands
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our advice, leadership, operations, and investment strategy teams, you’ll find professionals with decades of experience guiding New Zealanders through every stage of life – from building wealth to protecting it for the next generation.
With deep local knowledge and an evidence-based approach to financial planning and investment management, our team works together to deliver advice you can trust.
Advice Team
Over 100 years of combined financial planning experience
Our advisers bring insight gained from navigating numerous market cycles and helping clients through key life events. Whether you need retirement planning advice, guidance on intergenerational wealth transfer, or independent investment advice, you’ll benefit from a collective depth of knowledge and a steady hand in changing markets.
Our clients value the long-term relationships they build with us – relationships built on trust, consistent communication, and advice that always puts their interests first.
Leadership Team
Guiding with vision and integrity
Led by Richard Knight, Managing Director, alongside General Manager Herna Maddock and Directors Jocelyn Weatherall, Henry Ford and Patrick Fogarty, our leadership team sets the strategic direction for Rutherford Rede.
Their combined expertise ensures we remain at the forefront of fiduciary financial advice in New Zealand, delivering on our promise to act solely in our clients’ best interests. Under their guidance, our firm continues to grow while maintaining the personalised service we are known for.
Operations
Ensuring a seamless client experience
Our operations team keeps every part of your financial plan moving smoothly. With skills drawn from finance, client service, compliance, and administration, they provide the structure and efficiency that support our advisers’ work.
They make sure that every interaction – from initial engagement to portfolio reviews – is clear, timely, and responsive. It’s the behind-the-scenes attention to detail that allows you to focus on your goals, not the process.
Investment Committee
Shaping evidence-based portfolios
Our Investment Committee includes experienced asset consultants, analysts, and advisers. Together, they design investment strategies for our clients, drawing on research across asset classes and insights from both New Zealand and global partners.
This team ensures that every investment allocation aligns with specific risk characteristics and investment principles including ESG considerations into its investment decisions. They are committed to disciplined, evidence-based decision-making – so you can be confident your investments are managed with care and rigour.
Why our people matter to you
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