Victor is an experienced Financial Adviser and Director at The Advice Hub with over 25 years in the wealth management, investment, and retirement planning sectors. Throughout his career, he has guided over 1,000 clients toward a secure, stress-free retirement.

Victor’s career includes key advisory roles with leading New Zealand institutions, including Westpac, AMP, and Apex Advice Group. His commitment to client care and ethical practice has earned him widespread professional recognition, including AMP’s Employee Adviser of the Year Award, Westpac’s Platinum Achiever, and a nomination for the Northern Star Award.

An active advocate for community financial literacy, Victor teaches adult education courses at the Onehunga High School Adult Learning Centre, empowering locals to take control of their financial futures. He is also the author of New Zealand Retirement Planning Secrets: How to Retire Without Stress and Worry, where he shares practical, real-world strategies for long-term wealth preservation.

Victor firmly believes that "failing to plan is planning to fail." His tailored, client-focused approach helps individuals cut through complexity, protect their assets, and focus on what truly matters most in retirement.

https://www.theadvicehub.co.nz/advisers/victor-kolkur

Outside of work, Victor enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time in the garden with his wife, Jaythri, and their two daughters.

Professional Credentials & Highlights:

• Director & Senior Financial Adviser, The Advice Hub
• Corporate Director, Estate Trustees Limited
• Trustee 2B Human Charitable Trust
• 25+ years of financial services experience across NZ & internationally
• Author of New Zealand Retirement Planning Secrets
• Former Senior Adviser at AMP, Westpac & Private Wealth Advisory Firm
• Recipient of the AMP Employee Adviser of the Year Award
• Winner of Westpac Platinum Achiever & Northern Star Nominee
• Adult Education Tutor at Onehunga High School Adult Learning Centre

I have written a book titled "New Zealand Retirement Planning Secrets" - a comprehensive resource aimed at simplifying the complexities of retirement planning. With my extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of New Zealand's financial landscape, I have distilled essential strategies to help you retire without the stress and worry that often accompany this significant life transition.

"New Zealand Retirement Planning Secrets"  https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/books/non-fiction/business-finance-law/investing/listing/468340136