How popular isCraigs Investment Partners?
In September 2026, people searched for Craigs Investment Partners by name about 17,700 times in New Zealand, a 7.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 59.1% of all New Zealand wealth management firm searches, placing Craigs Investment Partners first out of five firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wealth management firms, Craigs Investment Partners appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Craigs Investment Partners is the most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Craigs Investment PartnersShare of searches 59.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Forsyth BarrShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
JBWereShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
JardenShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Hobson WealthShare of searches 0.23%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top wealth management firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Craigs Investment Partners was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Craigs Investment Partners is the second most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Craigs Investment Partners3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Forsyth Barr2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
JBWere2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jarden1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hobson Wealth1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wealth management firms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wealth management firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wealth management firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wealth management firm in New Zealand for a large investment portfolio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“financial advisers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“investment advisers nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which wealth management firms compete with Craigs Investment Partners?
Share of searches by month for Craigs Investment Partners, Forsyth Barr, JBWere, Jarden. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Craigs Investment Partners | Forsyth Barr | JBWere | Jarden | Hobson Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.3% | 31.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.6% | 30.8% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.9% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.8% | 31.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.8% | 30.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.6% | 34.5% | 6.4% | 5% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.2% | 30.7% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 27.9% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.4% | 32.5% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.5% | 30.9% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.7% | 30.6% | 5.5% | 10.9% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.1% | 29.4% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 0.23% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.1% | 17.7K | -3.8% | +6.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.4% | 8.8K | -17.7% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 6.4% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 4.9% | 1.5K | -61.8% | -6.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.23% | 70 | -22.2% | 0 points |
59.1%
Held 1st. 17.7K estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share +6.4 points.
29.4%
Held 2nd. 8.8K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
JBWere6.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Jarden4.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -61.8% vs prior month. Share -6.1 points.
0.23%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Craigs Investment Partners and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Craigs Investment Partners
12 comparisons
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Hatch
- Craigs Investment Partners vs InvestNow
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Kernel
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Sharesies
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Forsyth Barr
- ASB Securities vs Craigs Investment Partners
- Craigs Investment Partners vs JBWere
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Jarden
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Tiger Brokers
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Snowball Effect
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Stake
- Craigs Investment Partners vs Hobson Wealth
How has branded search demand for Craigs Investment Partners changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Craigs Investment Partners in New Zealand fell from 19.3K to 17.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Craigs Investment Partners’ share of searches among wealth management firms in New Zealand increased from 56.3% to 59.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Craigs Investment Partners’ share of searches among wealth management firms in New Zealand peaked at 60.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 52.7% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wealth management firms in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, JBWere overtook Jarden to rank 3rd among wealth management firms in New Zealand, with 6.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Craigs Investment Partners gained share of searches among wealth management firms in New Zealand, from 52.7% to 59.1%.

In September 2026, Jarden lost share of searches among wealth management firms in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 4.9%.

In September 2026, Forsyth Barr lost share of searches among wealth management firms in New Zealand, from 30.6% to 29.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hobson Wealth in New Zealand fell 30% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 70 in September 2026.
How are Craigs Investment Partners’ branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Craigs Investment Partners’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- craigs
- Craigs Investment Partners
- craigs investment returns
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Where does Craigs Investment Partners compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| investment platforms | 5th of 11 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| Wealth management firms | 1st of 5 | 59.1% | Shown above |

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