Dr Ko Vasan
Dr. Ko Vasan, a graduate of Otago University in 1997 with over 25 years of experience, currently practices privately in St Heliers, Auckland. He holds esteemed positions as the President of the New Zealand Institute of Minimal Intervention Dentistry (NZIMID) and Treasurer of the Auckland Dental Association (ADA), he has established himself as a respected figure in the dental community. Driven by his experiences navigating the complexities of personal finance, Dr. Vasan developed a strong passion for imparting financial literacy knowledge. His dedication led him to pursue further education, culminating in the attainment of an N.Z. Certificate in Financial Services and certification as a Financial Adviser (FA) in 2021. Furthermore, in 2023, he became the first New Zealander to complete the U.S. based Money Quotient financial life planning training. Since then he has conducted numerous seminars and webinars for organisations such as New Zealand Dental Association, ADA, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Dental Association and Canterbury Dental Association. Additionally, he founded "The Financial Dentist," a specialised financial planning and investment advisory firm catering exclusively to dental professionals, accessible at www.tfd.co.nz. Furthermore, he offers a complimentary book titled "Retirement Planning For Dentists" to established practitioners, details of which can be found on his website.
