About Brendon
“Life is about balance, enjoying what you have today, while building something meaningful for the future. With the right plan, you can have both.”
Brendon's Story
Joining the New Zealand Army at a young age and operating in high-pressure environments across Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, and Africa taught Brendon lessons that shape the financial advice he gives today, the need for a clear plan, the discipline to execute it, and full accountability to the people depending on him.
Those aren't just military values. They're the foundation Sentinel Financial is built on.
Brendon has personally navigated the same financial milestones he guides clients through. The strategies he advises are the same ones he utilises himself, he's taken the risks, lived the outcomes, and learned firsthand what works.
That real-world experience means he meets every client exactly where they are, without judgment, because he understands we all have to start somewhere.
Most New Zealanders never receive ongoing financial advice, and when they do, it's fragmented. A mortgage broker here, a KiwiSaver adviser there, no one looking at the complete picture.
Brendon built Sentinel to change that. One adviser, one strategy, every part of your financial life connected and working together, because gaps in your financial plan have consequences.
That's what Sentinel was built to deliver.
When he's not working with clients, Brendon is usually out walking the dogs, on the golf course, or somewhere in New Zealand's backcountry, living by the same philosophy he brings to his work: always moving forward.
Our Values
The values that guided Brendon through military service are the same ones that guide every client relationship at Sentinel today.
The values that guide every client relationship
Integrity
Integrity means doing what's right for the client, always. Even when it's a difficult conversation. Our advice is never shaped by what's easiest or most convenient, only by what genuinely serves your best interests.
Accountability
We do what we say we'll do. We follow through and we show up when it matters. And we extend that same accountability to our clients, keeping them on track, aligned to their plan, and moving toward their goals.
Discipline
Anyone can make a plan. The discipline to execute it is what separates those who achieve their goals from those who don't. That discipline runs both ways at Sentinel, we commit to the process, and we help our clients stay committed to it too. Because outcomes come from actions.
Simplicity
If you don't understand your financial plan, you won't follow it. We make sure every recommendation, every decision, and every next step is communicated simply and clearly, because with clarity comes confidence.
Service
Financial decisions rarely happen at convenient times. Having an adviser who picks up the phone, responds quickly, and is genuinely available in moments of stress, is what it means to have someone truly in your corner.
Partnership
Sentinel is your long-term financial partner. Your goals become our goals. We celebrate your wins, navigate the challenges, and adapt your plan as life changes, because real partnerships aren't transactional. They're built for the long term.