Fidelity Life announce winners of their Adviser awards
Fidelity Life announced the winners of their Adviser Awards at their 2024 Engage Conference.
Professional of the future award: Josh Cuttance – SHARE NZ (Dunedin).
Josh has leveraged social media as a powerful tool to connect, engage, and elevate his professional presence. As well as being a member of Fidelity Life’s Adviser council, he contributes to the wider industry via groups like Financial Advice New Zealand. Balancing the roles of business owner, adviser and father he demonstrates resilience and ambition, recently expanding his team with a new administrative member.
Josh Cuttance being presented with the Professional of the future award by Campbell Mitchell
Cary Veenhof award: Andrea Reid – Aliya Insurance Brokers (Waikato).
Andrea has over 25 years of industry experience and now leads her own FAP and has dedicated her career to supporting New Zealanders. With a client-first approach, she offers guidance during critical claim times, reflected in her excellent NPS results.
Andrea Reid being presented with the Cary Veenhof award by Campbell Mitchell
Team of the Year: Financial Independence (Tauranga).
With 22 professionals, Financial Independence provides outstanding life insurance and service advice, supported by specialised roles in Operations, Claims, and Customer Outcomes. Their commitment to clients is enhanced by teamwork, with everyone based in one office to foster collaboration and shared learning. Their community involvement is equally inspiring, supporting causes like Women’s Wellness, Homes of Hope, Scouts NZ, and Breast Cancer Support.
The Financial Independence team being presented with the Team of the Year award by Campbell Mitchell
Lifetime Award: Grant Maddison - Maddison Financial Services (Queenstown).
Grant has built a reputation as a trusted adviser and mentor, blending warmth and professionalism. His client base is diverse, from tradies to high-net-worth families, with whom he’s fostered long-standing relationships. Specialising in rural sectors, SMEs, and families across Queenstown, Central Otago, and Southland, he’s respected for his expertise and commitment. Beyond his professional achievements, he’s a proud member of Financial Advice New Zealand and brings a passion for travel, golf, soccer, and community.
Grant Maddison being presented with the Lifetime award by Campbell Mitchell
Gordon Watson Trophy: Brett Pearce - Pearce Financial Services (Auckland).
Brett is a 6-time winner of this award. With his extensive experience in the industry and focus on customer outcomes, Brett is consistently described by his customers as professional, prepared, and knowledgeable, keeps up with the latest industry developments and offers a variety of options to meet his customers’ needs. Always there for his customers at claim time, he is also highly regarded by our internal claims and underwriting teams.
Brett Pearce being presented with the Gordon Watson Trophy by Campbell Mitchell
Fidelity Life’s Business manager of the year award was shared by Kenny Kaushish (Auckland) and Michelle Vaughan (Christchurch), who have shown incredible growth and tenacity in delivering outstanding performances.
Kenny Kaushish being presented with the Business Manager of the year award by Campbell MItchell
Michelle Vaughan being presented with the Business Manager of the year award by Campbell Mitchell