Richard Harden

Director

Richard is originally from Somerset in the South-West of England before migrating to New Zealand in 1999. He combined a professional cricket career in England for 16 years with experience in sales and marketing before joining the Financial Services Dept of a large accountancy practice in the UK in 1996. Richard moved to New Zealand permanently in 1999 and settled in Nelson before setting up his own business RJ Harden Ltd in 2002 which now trades as Richard Harden Investment Services.

Financial services is now regulated in New Zealand with the introduction of the Financial Advisers Act 2008 (FAA) and Richard is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA) under the act with Financial Services Provider no FSP25365 which authorises him to give financial advice. Richard holds professional financial planning qualifications in the UK (FPC) and is also a Certified Financial Planner and member of the Institute of Financial Advisers in NZ.

The financial services industry is growing rapidly in NZ and a greater level of professionalism is being expected by clients especially with the introduction of the Financial Advisers Act. "My focus is to cater for the needs of my clients, thereby helping them achieve their goals."

Richard's focus is mainly investment advice but he also specialises in providing investment advice for immigrants and advice regarding UK Pension Transfers. His previous work in the UK puts him in a good position to assist migrants. For further information we recommend that you read Richard’s Disclosure Statement which includes information about the types of services and advice you can expect to get from Richard.