Steve Barns is an experienced investment adviser currently with Forsyth Barr Limited since February 2020, providing investment advice, portfolio construction, and management services, along with sharebroking and retirement planning. Previous roles include serving as Regional & Key Account Manager at AdviceFirst Limited and as a financial adviser at Spicers Portfolio Management, both focusing on financial planning and coaching. Steve also held positions as Senior Relationship Adviser at Public Trust and Financial Coach at Vault Financial Group, among others. With a foundational education from Wairarapa College and a Diploma in Management from the NZ Institute of Management, Steve Barns has cultivated expertise in financial services and client relationship management over a career spanning several decades.