The Truth About Financial Advisers in New Zealand

Start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0: https://bit.ly/3ZKC7Rl A lot of people think financial advice is a scam. And honestly? They're not crazy for thinking that. There have been real scandals. Advisers who stole millions from clients. Conflicts of interest. High fees with invisible results. But here's the thing: financial advice isn't a scam. Bad financial advice definitely is. In this episode of the Property Academy podcast, Ed and Andrew break down: ● What financial advisers actually do (and what most people get wrong) ● The four main reasons people are skeptical — and whether they're justified ● How advisers actually get paid (commissions, percentages, flat fees) ● Why conflicts of interest exist everywhere — and how to spot good advisers vs bad ones ● And the top financial advisers in New Zealand across mortgages, insurance, investments, budgeting, and property If you've ever wondered whether you actually need a financial adviser — or if the whole industry is just salespeople in disguise — this episode will help you figure it out. Subscribe to the podcast for daily episodes: https://bit.ly/4b2D7pp Ep. 2356⎟Property Academy podcast 00:00 Is financial advice really a scam 00:36 What financial advisers actually do 05:00 Some financial advisers ARE scammers 08:02 Conflicts of interest 15:38 "I can do this myself" 17:36 "Fees are too high" 22:28 Financial advisers we recommend #financialadviser #propertyinvesting #financialadvice This track has been registered for Content ID by AdRev. AdKey:P7GM4kxKBYjRzX https://www.opespartners.co.nz/   / opes_partners   Opes Partners Comment Deletion Policy At Opes Partners, we encourage open discussion and respectful debate. If you disagree with us or our content, that’s totally fine – we won’t delete your comment. However, if your comment is mean-spirited, personal attacks, or targets our presenters, we will remove it. Our goal is to maintain a safe, supportive environment for everyone in our community. Let’s keep it respectful, constructive, and focused on growth.