R. Gary Skeates – Authorised Financial Adviser
R. Gary SkeatesGary is the principal and founder of the LIFE-TIME Financial Group.
With 45 years experience in the industry, Gary is a highly successful and qualified Financial Adviser in his own right having operated financial advisory practices in Canada and New Zealand. Gary consistently remains within the top 1 % of Advisers worldwide, as confirmed by his 32 years of qualifying for the National Quality Award. Gary is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA).
Gary is also one of only 30 NZQA Accredited KiwiSaver Advisers in New Zealand.
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Sue Schroder – Authorised Financial Adviser
Sue Schroderis a financial adviser who has been with LIFE-TIME for over 10 years. Sue operates from Whakatane, NZ and offers personal risk management and financial planning tailored to suit your needs and lifestyle. Sue is also an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA).
Sue’s Disclosure Statement is available on request free of charge.
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Brendon Hampton – Authorised Financial Adviser
Brendon Hamptonis a financial adviser with over 10 years experience. Based in Cambridge, but servicing New Zealand, Brendon specialises in pesonal and business insurance tailored to his client’s needs.
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Shai Patel – Authorised Financial Adviser
has been in the financial services industry for nearly 3 years and has a Law Degree from the UK. Shai is an Authorised Financial Adviser (AFA).
By joining LIFE-TIME and using their independent research based approach this has helped reiterate the philosophy of putting the client’s needs first and having a plan that suits their needs. Shai is able to help you with business & personal insurance needs and KiwiSaver. One of his specialities is helping self employed people save money on their ACC levies.
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Haan Bettridge – Registered Financial Adviser

Haan Bettridge
has been in the financial services industry for over 2 years.
Haan has a qualification in Business Management and a National Certificate in Financial Services. Together with the team at LIFE-TIME and the resources available to her through LIFE-TIME, Haan looks forward to providing her clients with exceptional service that comes with purchased up-to-date research and being part of a professional team.
With the belief that no one cares what you know until they know that you care - Haan really has her clients’ best interest at heart. When Haan interviewed to join LIFE-TIME, it was evident that Haan’s values matched those of LIFE-TIME.
Haan has a three and half year old daughter, who is an absolute delight in her life. Inspired by motherhood, Haan is learning how to swim and snow ski. In her spare time Haan will continue her studies in order to achieve the status of Authorised Financial Adviser.
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Svetlana Young – Registered Financial Adviser
Svetlana YoungSvetlana has a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering, a National Certificate in Travel and Tourism and a National Certificate in Medical Terminology.
For the 15 years up until 2010, Svetlana and her family had been running a Medical business called Oxygen Therapy Ltd. She has been involved with the marketing of hyperbaric medical treatment for humans and animals, as well as working in the administration of the business.
From Svetlana’s personal experience of not having adequate life insurance cover, she has developed a passion and strong motivation to help people understand the importance of insuring against life’s unpredictable events.
Svetlana’s belief is – if you have at least some insurance your quality of life will always be in your control and life insurance premiums are an essential investment for your future protection against the unexpected.
Svetlana’s plan for 2012 is to become an Authorised Financial Adviser, as it will help to provide her clients with a more comprehensive service. She is inspired by her 11 year old daughter, Katrina, to be as successful as she can in every aspect of her life.
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Vicki Brain
is Client Services Manager and has been with LIFE-TIME Financial Group for over 14 years. Vicki’s role is to manage daily client relationships and to assist you with any queries. We believe that outstanding client service is built on frequent and open communication, a thorough understanding of our clients’ requirements, leading edge products and service that exceeds your expectations.
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