Ed Wells

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 1011986
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Ed brings eight years of banking experience to Squirrel, most recently from BNZ where he spent time in Private Bank managing a portfolio of high-net-worth clients. Before that he worked across home lending roles including credit assessment for broker deals and as a home loan banker.

He has strong experience working through complex lending scenarios and large transactions, including multiple deals borrowing over $10 million. Ed enjoys helping clients structure their lending in the smartest way possible and finding solutions when things get a little complicated. He is also currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Management.

Outside of work, Ed is all about sport. He plays rugby, hockey, touch, netball and runs — and if there’s sport on TV, there’s a good chance it’s on at his place.

Qualifications

NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Ed is paid

Ed is a salaried adviser and is paid the same no matter which lender you choose, so there's no pressure or bias toward any particular option. At a company level, Squirrel is paid either upfront or through a combination of upfront and trail commissions by its lenders and insurance providers.

In most cases, his services are completely free, however there may be some occasions where he might need to charge a fee. For more information, please head to our mortgage advice disclosure page.

Ed's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Ed follows the rules set out by the Financial Markets Conduct Act and the Code of Professional Conduct. This means he must put your interests first, act with care, skill and diligence, be competent and ethical and treat you fairly. Ed has no relevant convictions, bankruptcies or disciplinary actions to disclose.

Squirrel Mortgages Limited holds a Financial Advice Provider Licence issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

If you’re unhappy with the advice or service you receive and want to make a complaint, you can view our complaints process here.

Ed's profile was last updated: March 2026