Mortgage adviser Hamish Patel has been elected as the new member director for mortgage and lending at Financial Advice New Zealand. His election was confirmed during the organization's Annual General Meeting held last week, marking the start of his three-year term.
A founding member of Financial Advice New Zealand, Patel has consistently advocated for mortgage advisers and provided key consultations on regulatory changes affecting the lending sector.
Hon. Heather Roy, the independent board chair of Financial Advice New Zealand, welcomed Patel's addition to the board, noting his valuable contributions in previous roles.
“The board welcomes Hamish and we look forward to working with him over the next three years. As an active member of our Member Advisory Committee, we have appreciated Hamish’s industry insights. We have a clear vision as an adviser-driven, high-engagement professional body and Hamish’s experience and knowledge will help us achieve our strategic goals for the advice sector,” Roy said.
Patel also leads Mortgagesonline—a successful boutique mortgage advisory firm—and has penned over 300 consumer-focused articles on lending. In addition, he supports the Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation as an associate volunteer, assisting with strategic planning and marketing.
“I am grateful for the support of members to transition from the member advisory committee onto the board of directors and contribute to the positive momentum and credibility Financial Advice NZ has established as the authentic voice of the advice sector,” Patel said.
He replaces Rupert Gough on the board.
“We thank Rupert and extend our gratitude for the strategic and industry insights, and the relationships he has brought to Financial Advice NZ during his time as a director. Rupert remains a Financial Advice NZ member, and we look forward to his continued involvement with the professional body,” Roy said.
