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
We put client’s first.
We believe putting client’s best interests first leads to success in the long term. When client’s win, we win. We always align investment decisions to our client’s unique goals.
We invest for the long-term
Taking a patient long-term view helps investors ride out market’s ups and downs. We use time in the market to our advantage.
We don’t follow the crowd
To deliver results, we believe it’s necessary to invest with conviction, even when it comes to standing apart from the crowd.
We are well-researched.
We take a fundamental approach and use powerful research in every investment decision we make. We understand what drives each investment we analyse. Our focus is on proven well-researched products such as ETF’s and managed funds.
We strive to minimise costs.
Controlling costs helps investors build wealth by keeping more of what you earn. We advocate for a dynamic approach, often blending the stability and low-cost of index-based strategies with the potential for higher returns through active management.
We are diversified
We are committed to ensuring your portfolio is well-diversified by combining investments with different underlying drivers. This helps manage risk and aims for more stable and reliable returns over time.
We value simplicity and transparency.
We avoid complex investment schemes ensuring that your financial journey is straightforward, easily understood, and free from unnecessary complexity or hidden surprises. Our focus is on simple proven investments such as shares, ETF’s, Managed Funds, and Property.
We consider tax implications.
We understand that taxes impact all investments, influencing returns and overall financial success. By strategically aligning your investments with tax-efficient structures, we aim to optimise your after-tax returns.
