About MyMoneyPlan

I spent almost two decades training analysts at the world's largest investment banks.
Now I'm teaching it to you.

Hi, I'm Colin. I've trained analysts at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs, and spent nearly two decades inside some of the world's most sophisticated financial institutions. And the thing that always struck me? None of that knowledge ever made it to the people who needed it most.

The banks I worked with spent millions training their analysts. Meanwhile, most young New Zealanders are figuring out money on their own — often making expensive mistakes that take years to undo.

I have a Physics PhD, which means I'm wired to understand complex systems. But more importantly, I've spent my career translating that complexity into plain English. That's what I did for nearly two decades across the world's biggest investment banks — and that's exactly what I want to do here.

I was one of the first people to join Financial Edge, founded by Alastair Matchett — a firm that became one of the most respected financial training companies in the world. I set up and led the Asia-Pacific division, teaching financial modelling, company valuation, and capital markets to thousands of professionals across the globe. Financial Edge was later acquired by Wall Street Prep in 2025.

But I'm also a New Zealander. I've lived here for over a decade, I hold New Zealand citizenship, and I'm a qualified investment adviser registered here. I recently invested in PPNZL, an insurance brokerage, because I believe Kiwis deserve access to proper retirement and investment guidance — not just the basics.

MyMoneyPlan is my way of giving back. No jargon. No sales pitch. Just the financial education I wish every 22-year-old Kiwi had access to — the same stuff the banks pay tens of thousands of dollars to teach their analysts.

Think of me as a knowledgeable friend who happens to have spent almost two decades training the people inside the world's largest banks — and who genuinely wants to help you get ahead.

Background & Credentials

Why trust me with your money education?

Physics PhD

Started with the fundamentals — how systems work, how numbers tell stories, and how to explain complex ideas simply.

Almost Two Decades in Global Investment Banking

Trained analysts at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and other major investment banks across financial modelling, company valuation, and capital markets.

Financial Edge — Asia-Pacific Lead

One of the first people to join Financial Edge (founded by Alastair Matchett), where I set up and led the Asia-Pacific division. The firm was later acquired by Wall Street Prep in 2025.

Qualified Investment Adviser (NZ)

Registered and regulated in New Zealand. Recently invested in PPNZL, an insurance brokerage, to offer retirement and investment advice to Kiwis.

Proud New Zealander

A New Zealand citizen who has called this country home for over a decade. This isn't a side project — it's personal.

Now Teaching Everyday Kiwis

After almost two decades training analysts at the world's largest banks, the mission is simple: bring the same knowledge to young New Zealanders who need it most.

The mission is simple.

Every young Kiwi deserves to understand money. Not the watered-down version. The real stuff — the same frameworks the banks use, explained in plain English, for free.

MyMoneyPlan is an educational platform. Content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Colin Dooling is a qualified investment adviser in New Zealand. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a registered financial adviser.