How we are remunerated

How it works

We do not charge for an initial call or face-to-face meeting where we get to know you.
Any fee charged to you subsequently will depend on the nature and scope of the advice or service we provide. We will discuss and agree on the actual fees with you before we proceed and explain how they are payable.
Fees can broadly be split into two areas:
- Fees for analysis, including any written advice and guidance
- Ongoing fees for monitoring of investment funds under management
It is also our practice to refuse any ‘introductory commissions’ for referring clients to other third parties such as Solicitors, Accountants, or Property Specialists – if we refer you to someone then it is because we think they can help and not because we want to get paid.
We provide independent KiwiSaver advice and have the expertise to help clients navigate the entire KiwiSaver market. Our ability to advise on any KiwiSaver solution means we can tailor recommendations to align with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences.
For clients seeking greater diversification and control, we can also structure portfolios using multiple investment managers or direct securities via KiwiWRAP, an open-architecture KiwiSaver platform that provides access to a wide range of investment options.
We have established agreements with the following KiwiSaver schemes, which compensate us for providing financial advice:
- Milford KiwiSaver Plan
- Generate KiwiSaver Scheme
- Booster KiwiSaver Scheme
- ANZ KiwiSaver Scheme
- Pathfinder KiwiSaver Scheme
- AMP KiwiSaver Scheme
- KiwiWRAP KiwiSaver Scheme
- Kernel KiwiSaver Scheme
- Koura KiwiSaver Scheme
- GoalsGetter KiwiSaver Scheme
We do not charge an upfront fee for KiwiSaver advice—this service is complimentary and comes with no obligation. If you decide to implement our KiwiSaver advice, we are remunerated by the KiwiSaver provider through an ongoing percentage-based fee. This is fully disclosed in the written advice. You therefore receive a no-obligation KiwiSaver comparison / recommendation at no cost.
Regardless of the provider, our advice is always in your best interest, and all fees will be fully disclosed upfront, no surprises.
We use the Consilium WRAP and Booster WRAP custodial platforms to monitor and manage investments, providing our clients with access to a broad range of investment products, including managed funds, shares, bonds, ETFs, listed and unlisted property, infrastructure, private equity, venture capital, and alternative investments such as commodities and hedge funds.
- Written investment advice: Starts at $1,000 (inclusive of GST) and includes implementation.
- Ongoing Fees (Funds Under Management): Sliding scale up to 1.15% p.a. (inclusive of GST) for smaller engagements, reducing to 0.25% for larger sums. Ongoing fees are charged monthly and deducted from funds unless arranged otherwise.
All fees are disclosed in our written advice.
We provide comprehensive retirement planning to help you achieve financial security in retirement. Our service includes:
- A personalised retirement income strategy tailored to your goals.
- Cash flow modelling to project future income and expenses.
- Investment recommendations aligned with your retirement needs.
The fee for a retirement plan starts at $1,500 (inclusive of GST) and covers plan development, recommendations, and implementation support.
We charge ongoing fees for any investments that we manage, following the same schedule as mentioned in the investment section above.
All fees are disclosed in our written advice.
- $250 + GST per hour for unstructured financial planning or additional clarity meetings.
- Transactional services will be agreed upon beforehand but may be adjusted for complexity.
We choose our providers based on what we believe is best for our clients, and we are not bound by any commercial relationships or contractual arrangements that could create conflicts of interest. This ensures that our financial advisory services remain impartial and objective.
We do not maintain a trust account or handle client funds. Due to the nature of the investment providers we work with, we cannot access client funds for any reason. All payments are made directly to the service provider. We do not accept any hard monies for investments.

Compound Wealth is 100% owned by Adam Stewart. Adam only recommends investment solutions he would personally invest in himself.