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“No matter how many clients I have, I make sure to call each one personally every quarter. It’s a chance to not only update them on their portfolio, but also check on how they’re doing personally”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
Leigh Hodgetts is the inaugural country manager for FAMNZ, a position she has held since January 2024. Over the past year, she has been at the forefront of establishing FAMNZ’s presence, working tirelessly to build the brand and demonstrate its value to the finance and mortgage advisory market.
With a deep understanding of the industry, Hodgetts has dedicated her career to supporting advisers and Financial Advice Providers (FAPs) through the complexities of New Zealand’s evolving licensing regime. Her extensive experience spans roles as a compliance and training consultant, senior positions with the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), leadership roles at prominent New Zealand banks and as the professional development, standards, and policy manager at Financial Advice New Zealand. Her commitment to the industry and her ability to drive positive change have been key to her success and the growth of FAMNZ.
Level 8, 139 Quay Street, Auckland
022 536 8835
lhodgetts@famnz.co.nz
linkedin.com/in/leigh-hodgetts-90640251
famnz.co.nz
Leigh Hodgetts
Country Manager
FAMNZ
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“I strongly believe in working smarter, not harder. I think it’s one of the keys to living a great life, and I want to share that with as many people as possible”
Kelvin Rampersad,
Carte Wealth Management
1996–2017
2017
2019
2024–present
Present
1996: Financial Planner (Australia): held various roles, including managing own business
1997–2017: Member of the FPA (Financial Planning Association in Australia)
2002: Achieved Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification in Australia
2012: Moved to New Zealand; Manager, Retail Operations at Financial Markets Authority – New Zealand
1996–
2017
Compliance and Training Manager
2017
Professional Development and Compliance Consultant
2019
Country Manager at FAMNZ
2024–
present
Top 10 Achiever within NZHL for over 10 years
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