UMBRELLA GROUP - Key Persons


Abby Esler

Job Titles:
  • Financial Adviser
Abby returned home in mid 2019 after living in Melbourne for 8 years; whilst in Melbourne, Abby managed a team of 18 in the superannuation insurance industry. She primarily dealt with life and trauma claims. Due to her experience as both a Case Manager and a Team Leader, she is well versed in the claims process and understands the importance of having the correct covers in place. ...

Julia Hamblyn

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
  • Our Office Manager
Julia has joined the Umbrella Group as our Office Manager and is new to the Insurance industry. Growing up in Palmerston North she trained as a dancer moving to London soon after completing her Dance Teaching Certificate for the Royal Academy of Dancing, and a Business degree at Massey University. After almost 4 years in London, she returned to New Zealand only to move to ...

Marcus Henderson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Adviser
Originally from Palmerston North, Marcus and his family moved to the Wairarapa in 2012 after several years in Melbourne and Wellington. With over two decades of financial services experience, Marcus has a comprehensive understanding of the NZ Financial Services Industry, its insurance providers and products. He was an ...

Sarah Kirton

Sarah joined Umbrella Group in early 2022 as Marcus Henderson's PA and works out of our Greytown office. Sarah grew up in Masterton before earning an Aviation Management degree at Massey University. Sarah has held a wide range of administrative and project management roles in event and sports management, most ...

Tristan Armitage

Job Titles:
  • Financial Adviser
Tristan has been a Financial Adviser for the last 12 years and is a director/shareholder of Umbrella Group (formerly AMP) in Masterton. Prior to working in the Financial Advice industry, Tristan spent many years in the hospitality industry as a manager and owner, he also worked for three years as a Business Development Manager at Coca ...