In March, Craigs Investment Partners held a company-wide fundraiser for the fourth year running to raise funds for New Zealand’s regional rescue helicopters.
Teams or individuals challenged themselves cycling, running, walking, or swimming to complete 50kms per day. The concept started in the Craigs’ Nelson office four years ago and was so successful that it’s become a nationwide initiative.
This year, Craigs’ employees raised $34,000. With the company generously matching donations dollar for dollar, total funds raised of over $68,000 will be donated to 10 Regional Rescue Helicopters throughout New Zealand.
Investment adviser Jason Craig participated as an individual, cycling 50km a day, totalling 1,551kms and raising over $5,000. “The Regional Rescue Helicopters are a crucial part of our communities; we all know someone who has needed their help. The Craigs 50km a day challenge is a one-month commitment to helping them, when they are there to help us every month,” says Jason.
Craigs Investment Partners is one of New Zealand’s largest investment advisory firms with 186 investment advisers across 19 branches. Craigs’ experienced investment advisers provide sound investment advice and build tailored investment portfolios for clients’ objectives and needs.
The advisers at the local Nelson branch take pride in being able to walk alongside their clients throughout their financial journey, providing advice and expertise to navigate different market conditions.
Investment advisor Karl Williscroft says that Craigs is committed to the region and the local community, whether it’s through educational seminars or active support for organisations such as Top of the South Community Foundation, Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson, and the Tasman Regional Sports Trust and Track Cycling Nelson.
“Ultimately, we love to help people. It is very satisfying seeing someone develop an understanding of their financial life as we explain the options and help their investments grow to achieve their goal, whatever that might be.
“It’s also good to see people benefiting from having someone outside their immediate circle of family and friends taking an objective look at their financial situation and coming up with solutions and ideas they may not have thought of.”
Investment adviser Tanya McMurtrie leads the charge locally for Craigs’ Women’s Wealth programme, and runs regular seminars and events aimed at women interested in investing. “There is a growing interest from women wanting to improve their financial understanding and financial security.
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I’m passionate about empowering women with more knowledge and confidence to invest to achieve their goals,” says Tanya.
Whether you are ready to invest right now or are
thinking you need some advice to help prepare for
your financial future, the advisers at the Craigs
Nelson branch are here to help.
CRAIGS Investment Partners | Nelson Branch
9 Buxton Square, Nelson
nelson@craigsip.co.nz
