Kelly McNamara
SBS Wealth Advice Team Leader
Kelly is passionate about helping people in her community realise their financial goals and achieve independence.
She can help with understanding your current financial position, identifying future goals, and formulating a plan to get you there. Importantly, she is with you on your investment journey, ensuring that your current plan is working and that you are on track to reaching your financial goals.
Kelly has worked in various financial services roles since 2006 and has been with the SBS group for over 18 years. She completed her Level 5 qualification specialising in Investments and Financial Advice in 2017, and has experience working with all types of investors, from young people looking to accumulate future wealth to family trusts and more complex entities like charitable organisations.
She is also a supporter of the Women in Wealth movement and has been a keynote speaker at several events/initiatives. Outside of work, Kelly is a busy mum of 3 children. When she is able to carve out time for herself, she enjoys reading, arts and culture, and learning new skills.
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Specialist Areas
- Wealth Management & Accumulation
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Advisory
- Retirement Planning
- KiwiSaver
Qualifications & Memberships
- National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) (Level 5)
- Te Pokaitahi Reo - Level 2 (Te Reo)
Contact
- 03 341 8632 (DDI)
- 0800 727 935 (contact centre)
- kelly.mcnamara@sbswealth.co.nz
Kelly is based in Christchurch
She serves the broader Canterbury region.
Your long term investment partner
Who are we?
SBS Wealth is a goals-based financial advice provider and fund manager
that has been helping Kiwis meet their long-term financial goals for over two
decades. We are owned by SBS Bank, a 100% customer-owned mutual with a 150-year track record for looking after members’ money.
Who do we help?
The short answer is everyone. We serve Kiwi individuals, partners, families, trusts, and charities across Aotearoa. It doesn’t matter if you are still accumulating or starting to draw down your assets, we’re with you.
Want to talk about your financial future? I’m listening.
Your future goals are personal, so you deserve personal financial advice to help you achieve them. Let’s talk.