Where it all started: Adelphi Insurance Brokers
Avon Wealth's roots go back to Adelphi Insurance Brokers, a financial services firm founded by Chris Boon and based in Christchurch. Although it was headquartered in Christchurch, Adelphi served clients right across New Zealand as well as throughout Canterbury, offering a wide range of insurance and financial advice and building a reputation for honest, client-focused service.
Chris built Adelphi into a trusted name New Zealand-wide. It was a business grounded in doing the right thing by clients, understanding their needs, and giving advice that genuinely helped. If you searched for Adelphi Insurance Brokers and arrived here, you're in the right place: this is the continuation of that business under a new name and focus.
Adelphi Insurance Brokers and Avon Wealth share the same values, FSP registration, and commitment to client care. We've simply evolved, shedding the insurance side to focus entirely on what we do best.
The rebrand: becoming Avon Wealth
After years of providing both insurance and financial advice, a decision was made to specialise. The insurance business has been set aside, and the KiwiSaver advisory work, always a core part of what we offered, became the entire focus.
The new name, Avon Wealth, draws inspiration from the Avon River (Ōtākaro) that flows through the heart of Christchurch. It reflects our roots in the city, our focus on helping clients chart a clear financial course, and a fresh approach to KiwiSaver advice. The tagline, Fresh Ideas. Clear Advice., is our promise: independent thinking, no jargon, and recommendations that genuinely suit you.
The people behind Avon Wealth
Andrew Wilkinson, Principal KiwiSaver Adviser
Andrew is Avon Wealth's Financial Adviser and the face of the business. He works directly with clients across New Zealand by phone, video, or in person in Christchurch, providing clear KiwiSaver advice tailored to each client's situation.
Andrew is building Avon Wealth's identity and approach from the ground up, driven by a belief that KiwiSaver advice should be accessible, honest, and genuinely useful for everyday New Zealanders.
Chris Boon, Director
Chris founded Adelphi Insurance Brokers and remains a director of the business behind Avon Wealth. Having built a trusted firm over many years, Chris has stepped back from day-to-day operations and is now largely behind the scenes, working on other ventures as he moves toward retirement.
His legacy, a commitment to ethical, client-first financial advice, continues as the foundation of Avon Wealth's values.
Our structure
Avon Wealth Limited (FSP482746) is the trading entity you interact with. It operates as an Authorised Body under the Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence held by Avon Financial Services Limited (FSP770433).
All advice provided by Avon Wealth is covered by Avon Financial Services Limited's FMA licence, and is delivered in accordance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services.