PARTNERING WITH THE BEST
What do a high-performance athlete and an investment advisory and wealth management firm have in common?
“When it comes to looking after my finances, and growing them, I needed a partner that could chart a unique course just for me.” – MAHE DRYSDALE
Olympic gold medallist Mahe Drysdale’s success in international rowing and his reputation as one of this country’s most trusted New Zealanders meant he was an obvious choice for Hobson Wealth Partners when they wanted to support a high-performing Kiwi athlete. Hobson Wealth recently announced a partnership with the champion single sculler, who has won the coveted title of New Zealand Sportsman of the Year a remarkable ve times. Drysdale began competing at an international level back in 2002, and has won a slew of championship titles and medals in the ensuing years. He is the current Olympic champion, ve times world champion, and is an important role model for up-and-coming New Zealand athletes from all sporting codes. Locally owned Hobson Wealth Partners (formerly Macquarie Private Wealth) is an investment advisory and wealth management rm that empowers its clients by creating bespoke investment portfolios. “We feel a real sense of kinship and connection with Mahe Drysdale, and of course as proud Kiwis, we want him to continue to do well on the international stage, just as Emirates Team New Zealand has done recently in the America’s Cup,” says Hobson Wealth managing director Warren Couillault, announcing the partnership. “For a quarter of a century, Mahe has been incredibly focussed, meticulous in his planning, and forward thinking in both his outlook and attitude,” he says. “ ese are traits Hobson Wealth shares.” Asset allocation, which can range from cash and bonds through to real estate and shares is a prime example: “It’s not about timing in the market, it’s time in the market, which is why asset allocation is so vital. Taking a long-term view is equally important.” Couillault says Hobson Wealth’s strategy is based on the belief that the right investments are based on more than just their clients’ nances. e rm takes time to get to know its clients, understand their circumstances, goals and challenges, and help them make decisions that will enhance their future prosperity. In the case of Mahe Drysdale, it’s a partnership he sees as having long-term bene ts. “When it comes to looking a er my nances, and growing them, I needed a partner that could chart a unique course just for me, and a company that had the skills and resources to navigate the hazards and take advantage of a tailwind,” he says. “ at company, for me, is Hobson Wealth Partners.” Hobson Wealth’s domestic team is supported by a global network of experts who contribute access to extensive market research and industry relations, then open up a whole world of unique investment opportunities for the rm’s clients. In the 25 years that Mahe has been at the top of his game in rowing, he knows when to push himself to the absolute limit of what’s possible in rowing, and he also knows when to sit back and review his options, says Couillault. “He’s experienced phenomenal success, coupled with a modest amount of failure. And through it all, he has consistently performed at the highest level in his chosen pursuits.” Hobson Wealth is named a er New Zealand’s rst Governor, Captain William Hobson, and like the early navigator, administrator and visionary, the rm sees itself as quietly shaping futures. If you would like to know more about how Hobson Wealth Partners can help you, please visit www. hobsonwealth.co.nz