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ADVISERS
JEN TAYLOR
Director/Mortgage Adviser
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06 777 5955 | jen@tayloredmortgages.co.nz
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Based in the Manawatu but working across the country, Jen Taylor is one of New Zealand’s top mortgage advisers and is passionate about providing Taylored solutions for her clients to achieve their goals.
Having worked in the banking sector for over 15 years now, Jen has a passion for doing right by her clients and helping them succeed no matter the complexity of the situation.
Outside of the adviser world Jen is married with two young children to keep her busy so she understands the importance of making things easy and stress free for her clients.
PIP SIMPSON
Mortgage Adviser​
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027 220 0019 | pip@tayloredmortgages.co.nz
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Based in the Manawatu / Rangitikei but working across all of New Zealand, Pip has a passion for doing right by her clients and helping them succeed, she is extremely passionate about providing Taylored solutions for her clients to achieve their goals.
Pip joins the Taylored team after having worked in the banking and insurance sector for over 16 years now.
Outside of the office, Pip loves spending time with her family on the farm and riding her horses. She also loves catching up with family and friends.
ALANA PARRY
Mortgage Adviser​
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06 777 5955 | alana@tayloredmortgages.co.nz
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Based in the Manawatu and working with clients nationwide, Alana is passionate about delivering exceptional service and helping people achieve their homeownership goals.
With a love for numbers and spreadsheets, she brings both precision and care to guiding clients through the mortgage application and home-buying journey—making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Since joining Taylored Mortgages in January 2025, Alana has built valuable experience supporting the application and submission process behind the scenes. She has now stepped into the Adviser role, where she combines her strong knowledge of home lending with a commitment to providing clear, friendly advice to guide her clients.
When she’s not in the office, Alana enjoys keeping active, spending quality time with her young family, and has a love for shopping…especially when it comes to handbags!
JOSAFA DI CARLOS
Insurance Adviser
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06 777 5990 | josafa@tayloredadvice.co.nz
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Josafa is a dedicated member of the Taylored Advice team with a strong passion for helping others secure their financial futures. Based in the Manawatu and serving clients nationwide, he specializes in Insurance advice.
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Known for his calm and caring nature, Josafa’s patience and focus ensure that his clients receive the right financial solutions, with every detail thoroughly explained.
He excels at guiding clients through their options, empowering them to make well-informed decisions. His expertise in both insurance and KiwiSaver allows him to offer comprehensive, tailored advice that meets each client’s unique needs.
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Born and raised in Brazil, Josafa spent six years in Quebec, Canada, before making New Zealand his home. His diverse background gives him a unique perspective that he brings to his work and client relationships.
TAYLOR THOMPSON
Insurance Adviser
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06 777 5990 | taylor@tayloredadvice.co.nz
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Based in the Manawatu but working with clients across the country, Taylor is passionate about helping protect New Zealand families from the challenges life can throw their way.
She has seen firsthand the real value of having the right cover in place and is committed to educating her clients, so they feel confident in their choices and understand the importance of good protection.
Taylor prides herself on making insurance straightforward and easy to understand, no matter how complex the situation may seem. With strong attention to detail and a genuine care for the people she works with, she always goes the extra mile to ensure her clients are well supported and receive the best outcome possible.
With six years of experience in the insurance industry, Taylor has had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, from young families to farmers and business owners. Her goal is to be more than just an adviser, she aims to build long-term partnerships, adapting and evolving her advice as her clients’ lives and needs change.
ADVISER SUPPORT TEAM
EMMA
Executive Assistant to Jen Taylor
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Emma has been with Taylored Mortgages since 2021, coming from a background of banking and customer service.
Emma takes care of managing the administrative requirements of the company and ensuring efficient support for the adviser team.
She also works closely with Jen Taylor to make sure that customers’ expectations are exceeded, and compliance is on point.
BELINDA
Relationship Manager​
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With over 14 years in the finance industry, Belinda joined the Taylored team in 2021.
Belinda understands what is needed to support our clients through the application and house purchasing process.
You will find her assisting our advisers and their clients with their journey into home ownership, making it easier & seamless to achieve those dreams!
JESS
Adviser Support​
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Jess joined the Taylored team in 2023 after years in the customer service and administration industry.
Jess is here to support the advisers with application requirements to ensure that applications are ready to go in an efficient and timely manner.
PHILADELPHIA
Adviser Support​
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Philadelphia joined the Taylored team in 2023 after 15 years in the finance and construction industries.
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Philadelphia also assists the advisors with application requirements ensuring your applications have everything they need to process efficiently.