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Scott Stokes

Scott Stokes

Christchurch

Based in: Christchurch. 

Broader area of facilitation: Online nationwide, and face to face in the Canterbury, Otago and Nelson/Marlborough regions.   

Sorted at Work sessions I'm available to facilitate: Get Ahead, Get Sorted, Get Invested and Planning for Retirement. I’m available for online sessions but prefer face to face as I feel the learning and sharing in this setting enables deeper conversations that get to the heart of what’s most important to attendees.  

Professional qualifications: I’m a certified financial planner with a Bachelor of Business, specialising in personal financial planning and advice.  

What inspired me to become a Sorted at Work facilitator: I’m passionate about increasing financial capability, knowledge and skills not only for individuals but also for the wider benefits it brings to the community. As a financial planner, I have many one-on-one conversations about all things finance; the Sorted at Work programme provides me with an opportunity to help a wider audience by sharing our combined knowledge in a conducive group setting.  

What people can expect from my sessions: I encourage everyone to ask plenty of questions and share their own stories in a safe environment. I bring my own learnings and those of people I’ve worked with as an adviser, which is a great way to deepen the learning.  

What I enjoy most about being a Sorted at Work facilitator: The willingness of people to share and help each other, and the moments in which something new ‘clicks’ with the attendees. In every workshop, I learn something new.   

  • More from Scott

    So Scott, why is today always a good day for people to learn more about making the most of their money? Because it empowers you to take control of your future. Taking steps to grow your financial knowledge and make informed decisions today sets the foundation for a secure and prosperous tomorrow. 

    What’s something you wish you could tell everyone about the benefits of the Sorted at Work programme? If I had to narrow it down, it would be the way the courses are structured to enable a learning environment thats engaging and fun, breaking down the barriers the ‘money conversation’ can create. The outcome isn’t just to learn more about money the programme includes practical knowledge and steps you can implement to improve your situation. 

    What’s something people don’t realise about it? It’s like the saying: You don’t know what you don’t know. I always appreciate the a-ha moments the moments when a financial concept drops into place for people. The feedback I receive from attendees has been a consistent “Why weren’t we taught this in school?! 

    What would you say to anyone who’s considering booking a Sorted at Work session? The Sorted at Work programme cuts through all the noise and demystifies money into bite-size, actionable steps designed to empower your employees to take control of their finances. A financially resilient employee who has a better understanding of their financial journey leads to improved wellbeing and reduced stress both at home and at work.