ABOUT US
Our family, protecting your family
Loyalty, integrity and honesty. In a nutshell, that’s what you can expect from the team, and family, at Discovery Financial Services.
When Ron launched Discovery Financial Services back in 2009, he may not have planned for the whole family to come along for the adventure, but happily, that's exactly what happened.
Today, Ron, Karen, Shane and Jason Gadsdon, together with mortgage specialist Brad Whitfield, help individuals, families and business owners with personal, business and group insurance, KiwiSaver and mortgages. Between them, they bring decades of experience and a number of industry awards for leadership and advice.
Built on the values of Loyalty, Integrity and Honesty, Ron and the team at Discovery Financial Services are committed to delivering clear, straightforward advice and building long-term relationships based on trust. As Ron often says: "Product, be that a type of insurance, a KiwiSaver fund or a home loan, is the tool. It's the way you apply that tool to someone's unique circumstances and needs that really counts."
That's why we take the time to get to know you, and why we'll be here as your life, your family and your goals change.
Because for us, it's simple: people come first.
THE DISCOVERY FAMILY
Meet the team
Trusted advice partner
Discovery Financial Services Limited (FSP150464, trading as Discovery Financial Services) holds a licence issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) to provide financial advice.
Discovery Mortgages Limited (FSP1001261) is authorised by that licence to provide financial advice.
For disclosure details, view our disclosure page.
Our family protecting your family since 2009
Our awards and recognitions
Australasia's Elite Insurance Winner 2026
Gordon Watson Award – Highest Producer 2019 & 2025
Brokerage of the Year 2022 – Insurance Business Awards NZ
Lifetime Award 2022 – Service to the Industry
Independent Broker of the Year 2021 – Insurance Business Awards NZ
Young Gun of the Year 2019 – Insurance Business Awards NZ
Top Insurance Writer, DNA – 2015, 2016, 2017
TRUSTED BY 6,000+ KIWIS
What our clients say
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Read our 5-star Google reviews
Discovery were great to deal with our Insurances, made sure that we had cover with a long term view & had a policy that fit our needs.
Malcolm Gibb
Personal insurance client for 5 years
Brad is our mortgage advisor and is fantastic. Great communication, goes far beyond what we’ve experienced before and works really hard to ensure positive outcomes. Would highly recommend. Shane also does our insurance and has been amazing to deal with.
James Brisbane
Mortgage client for 6 months
My husband had a medical event earlier this year which meant he was in hospital for a couple of weeks - and because this injury was covered, we were able to still pay our bills throughout his recovery. During this stressful time for our family, Shane managed all the insurance claims seamlessly and communicated what we needed to sign when it was all done.
Thank you Shane, appreciate you and the team.
Viv Fallow
Personal insurance & KiwiSaver client for 1 year
Let's talk about what matters to you
Whether it's protecting your family, reviewing your KiwiSaver investment or finding a suitable home loan, we're here to help now and in the years ahead.
Our family protecting your family since 2009
GET IN TOUCH
Discovery Financial Services Ltd
Building 8, 15 Accent Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013
Tel: 09 271 2570
