Welcome to Blue Canoe
We are a boutique financial services company dedicated to providing personalised, forward-thinking financial planning, insurance, KiwiSaver and investment advice for everyday Kiwis like you! We’re based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, but work with individuals, couples, families and workplaces all over Aotearoa New Zealand.
With over 35 years’ collective industry experience, we’ve guided thousands of New Zealanders on their journeys to achieving long-term financial success, ensuring they stay steady in their canoes at every turn. Our founders are inspired by seeing clients do well and achieve their financial goals. Being part of this journey is a privilege and is at the heart of what we do.
Our Commitment To You
Our friendly team of financial navigators are dedicated to making sure you feel financially secure and are well-prepared for what lies ahead.
Meet the Crew
Hans van der Wilt
Hans began his own financial journey in 1986 working in London as a Dealer with several share broking firms. After returning to New Zealand Hans continued his interest in the financial markets working as an Advisor in 1990 with National Mutual Life. He then set up his own non-aligned practice van der Wilt Financial Limited in 1999 which grew and merged several times before being known as Lifetime in 2019.
In September 2020 Hans seized the opportunity to paddle his own canoe once more and so formed Blue Canoe, Financial Navigators. He is looking forward to guiding you through your own financial journey. Hans is a Financial Adviser and a member of Financial Advice New Zealand.
Hans thoroughly enjoys spending time with Jane and their four children. You will find him skiing and adventuring around New Zealand or otherwise working on DIY projects around their property in Days Bay.
Isaac Vickers
Isaac completed a finance degree at Massey University in 2014, driven by an early interest in financial markets. He began his career at NZX as an analyst before moving into the financial advice industry in 2017 to pursue his passion for helping people make confident financial decisions.
Isaac has been part of Blue Canoe since 2020, first contracting to the business before later joining as a director and owner. He works with motivated individuals and families to strengthen their financial position, building better saving habits, protecting what matters, and creating clear, practical plans for the future. Isaac is a Financial Adviser and a member of Financial Advice New Zealand.
Isaac enjoys getting out on the trails, hiking throughout New Zealand and abroad, and taking regular trips away to explore different corners of the world.
Tracey Piper
Tracey Piper joined Blue Canoe in 2020 as our Client & Office Manager. With more than 19 years’ customer service experience across insurance providers and financial planning firms in the Wellington region, she helps keep the day-to-day running smoothly for both clients and advisers.
Her extensive knowledge in the industry along with a solid compliance background has seen her coordinate and manage all regulatory obligations under our FAP license and ensure we are a well-oiled machine behind the scenes.
Outside of work, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in the local community, and playing floorball.
If you have a quick question or need a hand, Tracey is a great place to start—she’ll be happy to help.
