The Adviser Talk
Episodes
Rory Explores DIY Investment Traps
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
DIY investing is easier than ever, with ETFs and online platforms giving many New Zealanders confidence to manage their own portfolios. Returns can lo...
"Safe as houses" until it wasn't.
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When ideology replaces analysis, the locusts arrive.From sparrow eradication to interest rate shocks, Nick draws parallels between Mao’s disastrous ...
Nick Chats Investment Lures
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From bright fishing lures to bold financial claims, this episode reveals why some private offers look irresistible and how retail investors get pulled...
Rory on Taking Advice from Algorithms: Why the Messy Line Matters
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Life never follows a straight financial line. In this episode, Tim and Rory explore why real money decisions zigzag, how emotion shapes financial choi...
Nick on the Value of Moving Forward
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Waitangi edition of The Adviser Talk, Tim and Nick explore what a 149-year journey toward resolution can teach us about how we show up...
Nick on Self-Insurance - It Could Cost You More Than You Think
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of ditching insurance for a DIY 'stash away the premiums' approach? Self-insurance sounds smart, but is it really? In this episode, Tim and N...
Tim Chats Risk - Protecting Your Biggest Asset
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you consider your biggest asset, and is it covered?Featuring Tim Ewan, Risk Insurance Manager at Stewart Group, we discuss the significance of...
Nick on New Zealand's Economic Costume
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we really as wealthy as the headlines claim? New Zealand recently ranked fifth globally in per capita wealth—but is that just an illusion? In th...
Rory Talks the Price of Financial Wisdom
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is wisdom really worth 4.52%?In this episode, Tim and Rory unpack the true value of advice.Russell Investments recently quantified the value financial...
Bruce and the Magnificent Seven
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are yesterday’s market champions tomorrow’s winners? History says not likely. Driving the discussion: Financial advisor Bruce Jenks warns investor...
Nick chats Bubbles, Diversification and the Perils of Fomo
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can even the smartest minds outsmart market mania?Sir Isaac Newton lost a fortune in the South Sea bubble—proof that FOMO can derail even genius.In ...
Rory on KiwiSaver and Holistic Financial Strategy
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your KiwiSaver working hard enough for your future?KiwiSaver should be part of a broader, holistic financial strategy—not a standalone account. M...
Brent on NZ's Housing Reality Check
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is home ownership still the Kiwi dream, or has reality shifted?Featuring Brent Allcock, Financial Adviser, this episode dives into the realities of Ne...
Rory on the True Cost of Short-Term Thinking
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're earning a little or a lot, today we’re unpacking how short-term thinking and our spending habits can cost us more than we realise.Fro...
Nick and our Broken Energy Market
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A "state-protected oligopoly" dominated by four major generator-retailers?In this episode, Nick Stewart, CEO and Tim Ewen, Risk Insurance Manager, del...
Rory Chats OCR Cuts and the Economic Crossroads
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim Ewen, risk insurance manager, and Rory O'Neill, Financial Adviser, Director and General Manager of Stewart Group, as they delve into the pres...
Nick Chats the Rates Crisis
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rate increases, or daylight robbery?Join Nick Stewart, CEO and financial advisor at Stewart Group, and Tim Ewen, risk insurance manager, as they delve...
Brent Chats the Illusion of Time
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can't bank time for later - you've got to use it today.That's the key message from our latest podcast, where Brent Allcock, our Financial Adviser ...
Rory Chats Vehicles and Investments Portfolios
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just like modern cars come equipped with essential safety features, your investment portfolio should be built with protection in mind.In this episode,...
Bruce Chats Catchphrases Replace Common Sense
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s financial landscape, it’s easy for investors to get caught up in popular catchphrases like “They're not making any more land” or “...
Paula Chats KiwiSaver Changes
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government has rolled out the biggest KiwiSaver shake-up in years, and it's going to impact everyone from teens to top earners.These adjustments c...
Nick Chats NZ Budget 2025
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick Stewart, our CEO and Financial Adviser, takes a deep dive into the 2025 Budget delivered by Finance Minister Nicola Wi...
Brent Chats Mums and Finance
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brent Allcock, our Financial Adviser at Stewart Group in Wellington, reminds us that some of the most powerful financial lessons ofte...
Bruce Chats Legacy Planning
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Bruce Jenks, our Financial Adviser at Stewart Group, who shares valuable insights on legacy planning.Legacy planning...
Rory Chats Tariffs & Financial Planning
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Ewen has a chat with Rory O'Neill, our Director and Financial Adviser, about why financial planning matters, especially when mark...
Nick Chats Tariffs & Trade Wars
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Date of recording this podcast: 1st April 2025In these uncertain economic times, it's essential for New Zealanders to understand tariffs and trade war...
Introducing Ann Evans
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode, Tim Ewen welcomes Ann Evans, who has recently become a part of our Risk Insurance team as a Risk Paraplanner. During...
Nick Chats with Marcus Buddo
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future looks challenging for residents of Hastings, who are facing a series of significant rate increases that could compound to approximately 65%...
Brent Chats Cost Of Living
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of living continues to increase, carefully monitoring your finances is more crucial than ever. Brent Allcock, our Financial Adviser from t...
Bruce Chats Price of Deviation
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Adviser Talk, Bruce, our Financial Adviser, joins Tim Ewen to discuss how quickly well-laid plans can unravel when fundamental ...
Rory Chats Cryptic Crypto
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Adviser Talk, Rory O'Neill, our Director and Financial Adviser at Stewart Group, delves into the world of cryptocurrency, dubbi...
Nick Chats Sizzle vs Reality
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first podcast of the year, Nick Stewart and Ken Morrison discuss private assets in KiwiSaver - when sizzle meets reality.As KiwiSaver assets su...
Tim Chats Insurance Resolutions 2025
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again, and what better way to end 2024 than by making some Risk Insurance Resolutions for 2025? Protect what matters most—you...
Nick Chats Retirement Investing
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our 207th podcast, Nick discusses with Ken our latest article, "Rethinking Retirement Risk: Why Playing It Too Safe Could Cost You." Reti...
Rory Chats Generational Investing
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Baby Boomers' focus on real estate to Gen Z's embrace of digital assets and innovative investments, each generation's approach to wealth-building...
Bruce Chats Reptilian Brain
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In investing, our instinctual "reptilian brain" often leads us to make impulsive decisions driven by fear or greed. To succeed, we need to engage our ...
Brent Chats UK Assets
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many young New Zealanders, embarking on an Overseas Experience (OE) in the UK is a popular choice. This has often led to the accumulation of asset...
Tim Chats Business Insurance
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can a business stay afloat if it can't generate revenue due to a key person in the business being unwell, deceased, or involved in an accident?Thi...
A Chat About Cricket & Resilience
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not a lot of us have had the honour of representing our nation in cricket, but Taraia Robin can proudly say he has. As a teenager, he played against f...
Rory Chats Flashy Stocks
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's common to hear people boasting about their successful stock investments at BBQ gatherings. They often talk about the huge sums they've made, but ...
Bruce Chats BRICS
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this segment of The Adviser Talk, Bruce explores BRICS, the powerful alliance of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. For investors...
Nick Chats 200
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're super stoked to announce that this is our 200th episode of The Adviser Talk! 🎉Over the years, we've been through a change of three government...
Tim Chats Olympics
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's official: We've caught the Olympics fever!!! This week, we have Tim in the studio along with Ken, exploring the intriguing parallels between the ...
Brent Chats Real Estate
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be imprudent to pin your financial future solely on a single investment – be it housing or any other specific industry or asset class. In thi...
Nick Chats 25 Years
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Nick Stewart's 25-year milestone at Stewart Group, Ken Morrison sat down with him to delve into the significant changes observed ove...
Tim Chats Insurance & Challenging Economic Times
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In times of economic hardship, many people may consider reducing their insurance coverage.Is this really a wise decision? How can you make an informed...
Rory Chats Budget 2024
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rory chats about budget 2024, reflecting on the questions many had in mind. Is the new budget a foundation for change? Are we finally seeing a beacon ...
Paula Chats Aussie Super to NZ
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While there is much debate about whether the Pavlova belongs to Australia or New Zealand, we want you to remember that your Australian Super is yours ...
Bruce Chats Stagflation
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of our podcast, Bruce Jenks, our adviser based in Hawke's Bay, delves into the concept of 'stagflation'. This economic term, coined...
Nick Chats Bricks & Mortar
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have Nick in the studio this time shedding some light on his recent two articles.Paying a Premium – or not, in some cases... and Inflation’s St...
Brent Chats Trust & Credibility
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Allcock, our financial adviser based in our Wellington office, engages in a conversation with Ken on trust, fiduciaries, and financial planning....
Tim Chats Insurance
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us in the studio is Tim Ewen, our risk insurance manager, engaging in a concise discussion with Ken about the intricacies of insurance. Their ...
Taraia Chats Kids & Finance
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing your children with solid financial habits before they are thrust into a world that encourages spending over any other money behaviour is cru...
Nick Chats Reflection & Resilience
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just over a year ago we as a community faced the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. In this podcast, Nick reflects along with Ken on the ordeal we faced ...
Bruce Chats $1M
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you were heading towards a million dollars or a substantial sum of money? While it's important to enjoy the fruits of our labour ...
Rory Chats Forecasting
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first podcast of the year, Rory chats with Ken about market forecasting. Predicting the market makes good headlines and sparks conversations, y...
Nick Chats Airbnb
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an eventful year it has been, with 24 podcasts totalling 480 hours of recording! We deeply appreciate your support and hope that we have provided...
Rory Chats Scams
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Rory O'Neill, our Director and General Manager to #TheAdviserTalkSpeaking for the first time on the podcast, Rory engages in a conversation...
Tim Chats Risk-Adjusted Returns
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim engages in a conversation with Ken about one of the most important and least comprehended aspects of investing - Risk-Adjusted Re...
Nick Chats Cost Of Happiness
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the cost of happiness? In this podcast, Nick discusses the S Money report that does the legwork to turn the age-old quest...
Tim Chats ACC
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Placing a firm emphasis on 'having a plan before you need it', our Risk Insurance Manager, Tim Ewen, thoroughly explores the intricacies and necessiti...
Bruce Chats Long-Term Thinking
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Bruce reiterates the value of long-term thinking, emphasising its benefits and discussing how to integrate it into your financial pla...
Nick Chats Paradoxes And More
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nick takes us through his article 'Paradoxes and the pursuit of happiness'. He unravels how our relentless pursuit of material succes...
Tim Chats Risk Planning
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time, Tim is back in the studio with Ken, discussing risk planning. In this comprehensive conversation, they dive into various aspects of risk pl...
Brian Chats Investment Diversification
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, we welcome Brian Hult to the studio for the first time. Brian is the newest adviser in our Hastings office. Having worke...
Bruce Chats 6 Questions To Ask
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing your financial guide is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make - it can make a profound difference in life's trajectory.And i...
Rob Douglas Chats Property & Politics
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we welcome Rob Douglas back to our studio. Rob is a local property valuator specializing in the valuation of commercial and r...
Brent Chats Predicting The Market
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have Brent Allcock from our Wellington office back this week to discuss all about predicting the market. Can the many chart-watching soothsayers ac...
Nick Chats ACI Funds
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick chats all about ACI Funds. A structured PIE fund officially launched by Stewart Group Asset Management to bridge the investment ...
Bruce Chats Scams
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With scams on the rise, Bruce Jenks chats all about scams on the show. Tackling scams could be very tricky. It is important that we stay vigilant and ...
Nick Chats Budget 2023
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the studio, Nick dives into the 'boring and inflationary' budget for 2023 with Ken. Does it address the pressing issues? There has been plenty of b...
Tim Chats Life Insurance & More
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast our very own Risk Insurance Manager, Tim Ewen delves deep into the topics life insurance, policy ownership and income protection. The ...
Taraia Chats ACI Funds
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taraia Robin from our Hastings office speaks about ACI Funds, Stewart Group Asset Management’s managed investment scheme that offers a range of inve...
Nick Chats 300
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick chats about 300 - the number of articles that we hit under the Canny View column on Hawkes Bay Today! And if you've been wondering why it is impo...
Barry LaValley Chats Retirement - Part 2
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy part 2 of the special episode on The Adviser Talk, Canadian retirement expert Barry LaValley sat down with Ken and chatted all about retirement....
Barry LaValley Chats Retirement - Part 1
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode on The Adviser Talk, Canadian retirement expert Barry LaValley sat down with Ken and chat all about retirement. The Adviser ...
Bruce Jenks Chats Debt
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stewart Group Wealth Adviser Bruce Jenks returns to the studio to chat arrears, taking on debt, and the value of cash in uncertain times (as per Cyclo...
Introducing Tim Ewen! | Episode 141
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very auspicious episode of The Adviser Talk, we welcome Tim Ewen to our studio line-up! Tim dropped by the studio to chat to Ken about... well...
Nick talks rebuilding the Hawke's Bay economy | Episode 140
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle's impact, Nick and Ken discuss the way forward from here. Topics include fiscal envelopes, Cyclone Bola comparisons, ...
KiwiSaver with Adam | Episode 139
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast KiwiSaver specialist, Adam Deck, who dropped in to discuss everything about KiwiSaver! Adam explains what is KiwiSaver and...
Nick Reviews 2022 | Episode 137
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Nick looks back on 2022 before we embark on a new year (and new challenges and successes to cover on The Advisor Talk podcast in the ...
Brent Chats About the OCR | Episode 138
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From knowing where your Toby is to the OCR, we have Brent back this week to discuss basis points, cash rates, and...plumbing ?! The Adviser Talk ...
How Not to Panic in Volatile Time | Episode 136
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Times are tough with inflation and interest rates continuing to rise... luckily we have Brent Allcock back in the studio this week to discuss how to a...
Adam Chats about KiwiSaver | Episode 135
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast KiwiSaver specialist, Adam Deck, who dropped in to discuss all things KiwiSaver! Topics include working with clients to fi...
The OCR and Planning for Your Retirement | Episode 134
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Adviser Talk: Recession? Depression? Is history repeating itself? Nick dives into the OCR.Also, Nick covers how to accumulate enough ...
Bruce discusses the 7 Lessons of Volatility | Episode 133
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bruce joins the show to chat about volatility. With the New Zealand dollar being driven down, inflation continuing and interest rates rising...
The Grass is Always Greener | Episode 132
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick returns to break down the age-old question... is the grass greener on the other side? Fresh from a professional development tour of leading finan...
Craig chats about Insurance | Episode 131
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is back in the studio with Ken this week talking about insurance! The who, what, when, and why... and who to talk to about the how. Read th...
Nick chats community energy with John Campbell | Episode 130
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special edition of The Adviser Talk! We're in our own studio for this episode, where Nick and Rita sat down with John Campbell (co-founde...
Bruce chats about Enduring Power of Attorney | Episode 129
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Jenks pops in to chat about all things Power of Attorney. Topics include the basic ins-and-outs (including the who, what, when, and why of a POA...
Nick discusses the RBNZ and inflation | Episode 128
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick discusses the RBNZ making a meal of it! Topics include the Reserve Bank of New Zealand failing to provide the one thing central banks should (pri...
Brent talks Mortgages, Inflation and More | Episode 127
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the price of butter to looking forward to things we can psychologically control, we have Brent back this week discussing mortgages, inflation, an...
Nick chats Trusting the Swing | Episode 126
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show Nick discusses trusting the swing and your financial caddie, topics include the long term game of KiwiSaver, seeking financial h...
The Long Game with Nick | Episode 125
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nick is back in the studio with Ken covering a range of topics from celebrating Matariki in your everyday life, banks’ financial services ...
Bruce Chats Trusts | Episode 124
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Jenks visits the studio to chat Trusts with Ken. Topics include the glory days of Trusts, the importance of Wills in Estate Planning, and the ne...
ESG, KiwiSaver and Volatility | Episode 123
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Nick Stewart is joined by our own Adam Deck to discuss sustainability, KiwiSaver, and volatility both here and abroad. Topics include...
Nick Reviews Budget 2022 | Episode 122
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick returns post-Budget 2022 announcement to talk the winners and losers. Topics include questionable funding choices, the impact of inflation and ta...
Nick talks CCCFA and the cost of living | Episode 121
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Nick back in studio to discuss the CCCFA, inflation, and the cost of living. Topics include the broad brush of the CCCFA, the uninte...
Adam talks KiwiSaver and ESG | Episode 120
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the podcast Adam Deck, who dropped in to discuss his recent article on KiwiSaver and ESG investments with Ken. Topics include working with ...
Brent talks News, Nerves and Investing | Episode 119
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Allcock (Stewart Group Wellington) calls in to discuss the state of the world, holding your nerve, and some essential concepts for financial wel...