Concorde Wealth

Nelson & Tasman

Investment Adviser Nelson.

Nelson is known for independence, entrepreneurship and lifestyle. But financial confidence doesn’t happen by accident.

Concorde Wealth provides structured investment advice for professionals, business owners and retirees across Nelson and the wider Tasman region — aligning KiwiSaver, investments and long-term planning into one intentional strategy.

Serving Nelson, Tasman, and clients across New Zealand via digital consultations.

What we help with

  • KiwiSaver advice aligned to your goals and risk comfort
  • Investment portfolios built for long-term discipline
  • Retirement planning and income strategy
  • Wealth planning that brings structure to decisions
  • Bespoke KiwiSaver and customisation options (including education around alternative exposures)
Max Paterson, founder of Concorde Wealth

Founder & Investment Adviser

Max Paterson

Helping people use their wealth intentionally to create more freedom, clarity and meaning.

Why Concorde Wealth exists

About Max

I've always believed that money should have a purpose.

Investing and being intentional with my own finances has been a priority for as long as I can remember. Over time, I realised that while most people work incredibly hard for their money, very few have taken the time to decide what they actually want it to achieve. They spend years building wealth without first defining the life it's meant to support.

That's why I founded Concorde Wealth.

Before starting the business, I worked within the financial services industry alongside a wide range of advisers and advice businesses. It gave me a unique perspective on what works, what doesn't, and what I believe the next generation of financial advice should look like. I wanted to build a firm that starts with people, not products.

I often compare financial planning to completing a jigsaw puzzle. Most people spend years collecting pieces without ever looking at the picture on the box. They focus on KiwiSaver, investments, insurance or tax in isolation, but never step back to ask what they're actually trying to build.

My role is to help you see that picture.

We begin by designing your ideal lifestyle. What does a fulfilling Tuesday look like? How much time do you want with family? Where do you want to travel? What gives your life meaning? Once that vision is clear, every financial decision has a purpose.

Only then do we build the financial framework around it. Income, KiwiSaver, investment portfolios, tax structures and estate planning stop feeling like disconnected tasks and instead become the tools that support the life you've intentionally designed.

Because great financial advice isn't about accumulating the biggest portfolio.

It's about building the freedom to live the life you actually want.

KiwiSaver advice in Nelson

For many investors, KiwiSaver becomes one of their largest long-term assets — yet many remain in default settings that may not reflect their goals or time horizon.

Review & alignment

We review your KiwiSaver settings and align risk, asset allocation and contribution strategy with your wider plan.

Integration

KiwiSaver should work alongside your other investments — not sit separate from them.

Customisation options

Where appropriate, we can explore bespoke or customised KiwiSaver portfolios and explain the trade-offs clearly.

Retirement projections

We model different contribution and allocation paths to help you make confident long-term decisions.

Investment portfolios built for long-term discipline

Markets move. Emotions follow. We build portfolios grounded in evidence and strategic asset allocation so decisions stay guided by strategy, not headlines.

  • Clear risk alignment
  • Diversified global exposure
  • Behavioural discipline during volatility
  • Alignment with income, lifestyle and future goals

Retirement planning & wealth management

Retirement confidence comes from clarity, structure and sustainability — not reactive decisions.

Income strategy

Assess retirement income needs and structure investments to support them.

KiwiSaver withdrawals

Plan KiwiSaver withdrawals so they complement your portfolio and lifestyle.

Tax awareness

Consider tax structure and portfolio design in a way that supports after-tax outcomes.

Legacy planning

Plan for what happens next — including family outcomes and long-term intentions.

Frequently asked questions

Do you only work with Nelson clients?
While based in Nelson, we work with clients across New Zealand through digital consultations.
Can KiwiSaver be customised in New Zealand?
Some schemes allow greater flexibility beyond standard conservative, balanced or growth settings. We’ll explain what’s available and whether it’s appropriate for you.
Do you advise on alternative exposures (like crypto) inside KiwiSaver?
Where platforms allow, we can educate you on the role, risks and trade-offs of alternative exposures within a portfolio. Any recommendations should be aligned to your risk comfort and time horizon.
What’s the first step?
Start with a conversation. We’ll understand what matters to you, review your current settings, and outline a clear path forward.

Intentional Wealth. Meaningful Futures.

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