Meet our team

Our Story

Velocity was founded in the early 2000s by Graham Goodisson and Brendon Ojala, whose early careers were shaped by years of hands‑on work in youth and community services.

Before establishing Velocity, they worked closely with people facing real pressure — across youth intervention programmes, education settings, mentoring, employment support, and community organisations. That work required clear thinking, strong foundations, and a long‑term view, and it built a deep understanding of how uncertainty — and the quality of decisions made within it — can shape future outcomes.

Financial services became the next step in applying those same principles. Moving into finance was not a shift away from people‑centred work, but a deliberate way to support individuals and organisations earlier and more sustainably — using clear advice, sound planning, and long‑term thinking to help build resilience and stability over time.

More than two decades on, Velocity has grown well beyond its founders. Our team brings together people from diverse professional backgrounds — business owners, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, public servants, creatives, impact and financial specialists — united by a shared commitment to helping people make confident, well‑considered decisions.

Today, Velocity provides licensed financial advice and services to individuals, families, businesses, and organisations across Aotearoa, including those operating in the impact and not‑for‑profit sector. We work alongside clients through all stages of life and business — from first homes and business growth, to protection, investment planning, and long‑term strategy — adapting as circumstances change.

To support our clients more holistically, Velocity has grown into a family of closely connected businesses.

‍Caveo is Velocity’s general insurance arm. Working closely alongside our advisers, Caveo helps protect what matters most — homes, vehicles, businesses, and assets — so financial plans are supported from every angle, not just on paper.

The Kaitiaki Foundation reflects Velocity’s longstanding connection to the community sector. It exists to support charities and community organisations with clearer financial understanding and long‑term stewardship, guided by the same values that shaped Velocity from the beginning.

Across Velocity, Caveo, and Kaitiaki, our purpose remains consistent:
to support people and organisations with thoughtful advice, strong relationships, and a long‑term view.

‍Graham Goodisson & Brendon Ojala
Founders and Directors, Velocity Financial


Velocity Financial provides licensed financial advice under New Zealand’s Financial Markets Conduct Act.