WINNER: Blossum Aggregator of the Year

Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN)

Warwick Slow

Chief Executive Officer

Warwick Slow is the CEO of the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN). He focuses on building genuine partnerships with financial advisers, helping them grow their operations and step confidently into business leadership. With a deep understanding of the New Zealand market, Warwick is passionate about guiding advice businesses to navigate industry shifts, scale sustainably and deliver better financial outcomes for everyday Kiwis. He is a strong advocate for continuous industry growth and also hosts the KAN Podcast, a popular resource designed to help advisers learn proven strategies from the best in the business.

Chief Executive Officer

Warwick Slow

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Launched just five years ago as a Kiwi startup, the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN) set out with a clear mission to disrupt the status quo. Today, it stands as the 2026 Aggregator of the Year, New Zealand’s fastest-growing network, and one of the largest aggregator groups in the country, with over 800 advisers. Driven by a genuine passion for the New Zealand financial services industry, KAN is known for its relentless support. There are real people behind the platform who care deeply about the success of their members. The network treats advisers and advice businesses as true business partners, backing up this commitment with a highly transparent and fair pricing model. KAN understands that an adviser’s ultimate value lies in the advice they provide, not in administration. Because of this, the network delivers strong, smart technology designed to do the heavy lifting. These intuitive tools streamline workflows, ensuring advisers can spend much more time in front of clients and far less time drowning in paperwork. That the network has reached such a massive scale in only five years proves that this disruptive approach works. KAN has successfully built the ultimate ecosystem to help Kiwi advice businesses thrive.

Sarah Johnston

General Manager

Sarah Johnston is the General Manager of the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN) and a highly trusted, well-loved figure across the industry. Bringing over 30 years of deep financial services experience, she truly understands the New Zealand landscape, having worked extensively at the product provider level before moving into the advice space. Sarah is known for her positive attitude and her hands-on ability to simply get things done. She leverages her broad background to champion KAN’s advice businesses, providing the practical, everyday support they need to thrive and grow.

General Manager

Sarah Johnston

Madison Wei is the Operations Manager at the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN). Having been with the business since its launch, she has been integral to ensuring internal processes remain strong and scalable amid the network’s rapid growth. Madison is the driving force behind the scenes, ensuring the team runs efficiently and delivers on its promise of relentless support. Her work guarantees that both KAN and its member advice businesses experience a seamless, friction-free environment as they scale.

Operations Manager

Madison Wei

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Dilip Patel

Head of Sales

Madison Wei

Operations Manager

Duy Dao

Engineering Manager

Farran Jonker

Product Lead

Duy Dao is the Engineering Manager at the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN). Leading the dedicated development team, he is the technical force responsible for bringing KAN’s innovative technology to life. Working closely with the product team on Trail, Duy ensures the CRM remains robust, fast and capable of scaling alongside New Zealand’s fastest-growing aggregator. His focus on engineering excellence and seamless system performance means that advice businesses can always rely on their tech stack, allowing them to spend less time on administration and more time helping their clients.

Engineering Manager

Duy Dao

Farran Jonker is the Product Lead for Trail, the cutting-edge CRM technology that powers the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN) forward. He is the visionary behind the strong, smart tools that KAN provides to its members. Farran is dedicated to doing the heavy lifting for advisers by integrating native AI features and streamlined workflows directly into the platform. His focus is on eliminating administration and building intuitive solutions that give advisers more time to spend face-to-face with their clients.

Product Lead

Farran Jonker

Dilip Patel is the Head of Sales at the Kiwi Adviser Network (KAN). Because he has been a financial adviser himself and has deep experience working across both the bank and non-bank lending spaces, Dilip truly understands the day-to-day realities of the industry. He uses this first-hand knowledge to connect with financial advisers who are ready to disrupt the status quo. Dilip focuses on building strong partnerships and bringing ambitious advice businesses into a supportive ecosystem where they can genuinely thrive.

Head of Sales

Dilip Patel