Who are the facilitators?
Our programme is packed with insightful and relevant information presented by industry-leading facilitators. Learn more about our industry leaders and experts below:

Tony Dench
Tony Dench is a seasoned director with over a decade of governance expertise and a 30-year corporate background spanning accounting, property, banking, and financial services in New Zealand and abroad. Currently, he chairs and serves as an independent director for various privately owned companies in financial services and charitable sectors. With hands-on experience in risk management within heavily regulated industries, he notably served as CEO for one of New Zealand's largest financial adviser networks for five years.

Henry Lynch
Henry Lynch is a seasoned advisory and governance board chair, non-executive director, and former Financial Services CEO. His extensive portfolio includes leadership roles and advisory positions across various sectors such as health and safety, manufacturing, professional services, horticulture, and technology. Recognised as a Chartered Member of IoD and a Fellow of Governance New Zealand, Lynch offers invaluable insights to organisations aiming for growth, expansion and transformational change based on the strategic intent of thinking 'like a customer’, not 'about them’.

Steve Burgess
Steve is a longstanding compliance professional with upstanding integrity. With experience at the FMA, IIROC, and a prominent New Zealand financial services company, Burgess brings a wealth of knowledge from 7 years in both major banks and boutique firms in Canada. Overseeing more than 100 adviser businesses throughout his career, he prioritises the adviser-client relationship while ensuring positive client outcomes.

Henri Elliot
Henri Eliot is a leading governance advisor in New Zealand, serving as an active board member and Chair, with expertise in sustainability and ESG, backed by his Masters in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge. He has a global executive background with firms like JP Morgan, PwC, and Deloitte, and is a published author with two books on corporate governance featured in international university curricula.

Representatives from BDO.
BDO is one of New Zealand’s leading advisory and accounting networks, working closely with medium-sized, owner-managed businesses across the country. Their facilitators bring practical experience helping businesses grow, improve financial performance, manage risks, and leverage technology for smarter decision-making.

Representatives from BNZ.
BNZ’s team works with businesses across New Zealand to deliver tailored finance solutions that support growth, acquisitions, expansions, and working capital needs. Their facilitators bring extensive experience in financial planning and strategic execution to help business owners achieve their goals.

With more to be announced soon, these are just some of the world-class facilitators that Advice masters members will learn from.

Questions about this programme?

We are dedicated to ensuring that you get the most out of the programme, empowering you to achieve your business goals. If you have any questions, reach out to our friendly Adviser edge team at adviseredge@fidelitylife.co.nz or your Business manager.