About Us
Our Vision
At Verdant Wealth, we’re all about helping everyday Australians take control of their finances and live their best lives, without the stress and worry.
We understand the frustration many people experience with money – it can be complicated and confusing. That’s why we’re here to simplify things for you. Let us handle the financial details while you focus on what truly matters.
We founded Verdant Wealth to change the game in financial advising, prioritising clear, trustworthy advice that centres on you and your aspirations. Because it’s not just about money – it’s about you and the life you want to live.
Our Founder
Leif Ringshaug, founder of Verdant Wealth, brings a fresh approach to financial planning with over 13 years of experience.
His mission is simple: cut through the financial jargon and hidden fees that often overwhelm people.
At Verdant Wealth, he offers clear, personalized advice tailored to your life stage, whether you’re starting out, planning for a family, or nearing retirement.
Leif’s unique expertise comes from both working directly with clients and running a consultancy to enhance other financial advisors’ strategies.
This dual perspective has enriched his approach, allowing him to develop a wide range of effective financial strategies.
Committed to clear communication and empowering individuals, Leif focuses on aligning financial advice with your goals, ensuring you feel confident and in control of your financial future.
Our Investment Philosophy
People First
We believe in putting people before products. Our strategy always begins by understanding your unique goals, ensuring every decision prioritises your best interests—because when you succeed, we succeed.
Long-Term Perspective
Taking a patient long-term view helps investors ride out market’s ups and downs. We use time in the market to our advantage.
Transparency
We’re upfront about how and where your money is invested. No hidden fees, no confusing fine print—just clear, honest communication at every step.
Research-Driven
Every investment decision is backed by thorough professional research. We focus on established, proven products like ETFs and managed funds.
Cost-Conscious
Controlling costs maximises wealth. The strategy blends low-cost index investments for core stability with select active strategies for growth, balancing cost and opportunity.
Broadly Diversified
A well-diversified portfolio that combines investments with varying underlying drivers helps manage risk and supports more stable, reliable returns over time.
Simplicity
We avoid unnecessary complexity. Our approach is clear, straightforward, and easy to understand—without hidden surprises.
Tax-Efficient Investing
Taxes can significantly affect your investment returns. We structure portfolios with tax-conscious strategies to help maximise your after-tax outcomes.
Independently Owned Financial Professionals
As members of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals, we are not owned by a bank, insurance company, or any financial institution which means we have no bias or conflicts of interest when recommending what’s best for you.
