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Financial Advisory Services Disclosure Statement

Company Information

Company Name: Riverstone Finance

Business Address: 4 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025, New Zealand

Nature of Services

Riverstone Finance provides mortgage and financial advisory services including:

  • Residential mortgage advice and placement
  • Investment property financing
  • Commercial property financing
  • Refinancing services
  • Construction loan facilitation
  • First home buyer assistance
  • Financial planning consultation

Licensing and Registration

Financial Service Provider (FSP) Registration: Riverstone Finance is a registered Financial Service Provider under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008.

External Dispute Resolution: Financial Services Complaints Limited (FSCL)

Key Personnel

Meysum Shafahi – Director & Financial Adviser

Meysum brings extensive experience in mortgage and financial advisory services, specializing in residential and investment property financing across Auckland and New Zealand.

Fees and Charges

Commission Structure: Riverstone Finance typically receives commission from lenders for successful mortgage placements. This commission does not directly cost the client and is paid by the lending institution.

Transparency: All fees, charges, and commission arrangements will be clearly disclosed to clients before any service engagement. We believe in complete transparency regarding our compensation structure.

No Hidden Fees: We commit to providing upfront disclosure of any costs that may be incurred by the client during the mortgage application process.

Professional Standards

Riverstone Finance operates under the following professional standards and codes of conduct:

  • Financial Advisers Act 2008 (where applicable)
  • Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008
  • Privacy Act 2020
  • Fair Trading Act 1986
  • Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003

Conflicts of Interest

Riverstone Finance is committed to identifying and managing any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the provision of our services.

Lender Relationships: We maintain professional relationships with multiple lending institutions. Our advice is based on finding the most suitable financing solution for each client’s circumstances, not on maximizing commission returns.

Client First Policy: All advice and recommendations are made in the best interests of our clients, with full disclosure of any potential conflicts.

Complaints Process

If you have any concerns or complaints about our services, please contact us directly:

Document Information

Last Updated: Dec 2025
Version: 1.0
This disclosure statement is reviewed annually or when material changes occur to our services or regulatory requirements.