Heather Rafter

Head of Financial Planning

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  • BA in Sociology
  • MA in Sociology

Heather Rafter leads the Financial Planning division at Humboldt Financial, bringing extensive experience in people management, leadership and team development across a variety of industries. With a strong focus on helping individuals and teams thrive, Heather plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, personalised financial planning services for Humboldt’s clients.

Heather believes strong teams are built by understanding and developing each individual’s strengths. Her adaptable leadership style allows her to support different learning needs, encourage professional growth and create an environment where people feel valued, motivated and empowered to achieve their best.

At Humboldt Financial, Heather is passionate about creating a collaborative culture where people and performance go hand in hand. By providing clear direction and fostering continuous improvement, she helps ensure the financial planning team delivers the highest standard of service while keeping clients at the heart of everything they do.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children, travelling and reconnecting with nature. She is passionate about wellness and enjoys Pilates and yoga, as well as creative hobbies including knitting and sewing.

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FAQ

What’s your favourite part of your role?
While my role isn’t client-facing, my motivation is always driven by helping achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. I’m passionate about supporting my team’s growth, facilitating learning, fostering new skills, identifying each person’s unique strengths, and ensuring those strengths are leveraged to deliver exceptional client experiences.
My expertise lies in cultivating a high-performing team of financial planners who deeply understand our clients, their goals, and the value of building meaningful, lasting relationships with them. My focus is on ensuring our team has the tools, knowledge, and support to deliver personalised, high-quality financial planning.
Most of the challenges I help solve relate to supporting my team in doing their best work. This often means finding ways to make processes more efficient, fostering collaboration across different areas, and helping individuals build confidence in their skills. I’m often asked how we can approach things differently or overcome obstacles, and I enjoy working with the team to find practical, creative solutions that keep us moving forward together.
Each day at Humboldt brings fresh challenges and opportunities to learn. I’m encouraged to innovate, explore new approaches, and am given the resources to put ideas into action. The culture is deeply rooted in collaboration and positivity, creating an exceptional working environment where colleagues feel more like friends. We support each other wholeheartedly, both professionally and personally, which makes for a truly rewarding workplace

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