Three Excellence in advice awards revealed

Camilla Gribble from IKONIK KiwiSaver & Insurance Specialists impressed the judges for her outstanding work in providing financial literacy education programmes to the lower socio-economic community in her area.

“Camilla innately understands the important role of financial knowledge in helping Kiwis make good decisions and achieve what they aspire to. Her work in the community is something to be very proud of; she is a great ambassador for advice and sharing knowledge for the benefit of Kiwis,” judge Cecilia Farrow says.

Gribble’s referees - of which there were many - spoke of her client-centric approach to financial advice, the quality of that advice and her involvement in industry leadership.

Ryan Smuts, at Kris Pedersen Mortgages is relatively new to mortgage advice. He impressed the judges with his ability to ‘think outside the box’ to help his clients achieve their goals and his passion in continuing to look after clients well after securing a home loan for them.