About Us
Aspire Advisors have been delivering lending and insurance solutions to clients for over a decade.
Let us introduce the team:
Sharon Main
Sharon is a highly regarded Mortgage and Insurance Broker with experience in the Financial Services Industry since 1999. Sharon works above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that any client, no matter their situation, is met with a unique and effective solution - saving her clients a great deal of time, stress and money.
Sharon takes pride in her ability to transfer a wealth of knowledge, expertise and totally impartial advice to numerous clients and strives to empower them to make educated Home Loan and Insurance Protection decisions.
Sharon is a Registered Financial Advisor and a member of the following professional bodies:
- NZ Mortgage Brokers Association
- Professional Advisors Association
- Loan Market Group
Sharon was also chosen as one of only three Advisors in the Northland and North Harbour Region as a finalist for NZMBA Broker of the Year in 20009/10 - a great accomplishment Aspire are proud to claim.
If you require assistance with Financial or Insurance Applications, call Sharon today!
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Jonathan Michell
Jonathan has been in the Mortgage Broking profession for over 7 years and through hard work, along with his clever ability to finance deals that a normally outside the box, Aspire are lucky to have him aboard!
As a Registered Financial Advisor, Jonathan's extensive background knowledge of tax and legal issues have resulted in his being the preferred Mortgage Broker for several Law, Accounting and Real Estate agencies throughout NZ.
With a strong passion for Property Investment himself, Jonathan's knowledge of the NZ Market is ever evolving meaning his advice is always sure to hit the mark!
Jonathan looks holistically at the whole picture which involves structuring loans correctly for tax (i.e. consulting with Accountants), making sure your assets are protected (i.e. through a trust) and works with clients to ensure they become debt free as fast as possible (i.e. with budgets).
Equally happy to help a first home buyer as well as a large scale investor or developer, Jonathan is a well rounded, professional and extremely reliable contact.
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Fiona McDonald
Originally from the UK and joining the Finance Profession at only 18, Fiona embraces an affluent understanding of the Financial Services Industry and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others.
A Registered Financial Advisor and current member of the Professional Advisors Association, SovNet and Allied Kiwi Limited, Fiona benefits from the latest and most crucial Lending and Risk Assessment information around - this would explain Fiona's hearty portfolio of recommendations and positive feedback.
Believe it or not, Fiona is also responsible for running the treasury of Takapuna Rugby and also volunteered her time to be a part of the 2011 Rugby World Cup - a real team player!
With expertise throughout the entire process of meeting and greeting new home buyers, facilitating a pre-approval right through to settlement and far beyond, Aspire are proud to call Fiona 'one of our own' and trust you'll find value in the service she provides too.
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Luke Snedden
With personal experience within the Financial Services Industry for the past 5 years, Luke brings a wealth of innovative knowledge and professionalism to help you choose the most unique Home Loan and/or Risk Management Service available for you and your family.
As a Registered Financial Advisor, current member of the NZ Mortgage Brokers Association (NZMBA) and the Loan Market Group, experience within the Corporate and Commercial areas of the National Bank and along with a keen drive to up-skill and continue learning, you can rest assured that Luke can provide some of the most effective and up to date advice in Auckland.
Along with our dynamic team here at Aspire Advisors, we're extremely happy to welcome Luke aboard and look forward to our prosperous future together.
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Jo Reid
Jo has over 20 years experience in the Financial Services Industry and has had a passion to achieve excellence in customer service for even longer.
Well known and respected within the industry, Jo works hard to ensure clients receive the highest standard of service, a stress-free experience and guidance throughout the entire process.
Awards include a 2nd Place for the 2010 PA/Support Person of the Year at the Loan Market Conference held in February 2011. Jo also has experience within 5 of the Major NZ Banks in roles such as Personal Relationship Manager right through to Branch Manager.
Jo is our Client Relationship Manager, however when she's not in the office you'll find her practicing yoga or relaxing by the beach (in the Summer months) with her 8 year old son.
Feel free to contact Jo for any new or exisiting Loan/Insurance Protection enquires, or to ask about other services we provide - she's here to help!
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Julie Bernicoff
With over 20 years in Finance and more than 6 years direct experience in the Mortgage Profession, Julie is a strong advocate for Aspire Advisors and takes pride in helping others to achieve the best possible outcome for their unique lifestyles.
Julie has worked in various managerial roles for some of the most influential Financial Institutions around the world and with this, has built a foundation of excellent relationships among an array of prominent Lending and Insurance Institutions within NZ itself.
With her ever growing passion for customer relations and a driven mind-set to consistently provide the best possible solutions, Julie is an extremely valued member of Aspire Advisors. Feel free to contact her at any time - she'd love to hear from you.
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The value of relationships
Because we deal with lenders on a regular basis, we've built up strong relationships with them and can help guide you through the process to give you the best possible result.
We also work with a network of professionals which means that we can guide you through the buying process. Best of all, because these professionals respect Aspire Brokers you can be assured of VIP treatment from Accountants, Lawyers, Valuers and Real Estate Agents.
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