About Building on Basics
Building on Basics and You
Our name was inspired by Elise’s nickname, ‘Bob the Builder’ – which comes from her passion for renovation, and love of helping people to build their wealth!
From BOB, we came up with ‘Building on Basics’. We believe that everyone has the basics they need for financial success, and with a little support they can build on those to achieve their goals.
Giving back is important to us, and we partner with Buy 1, Give 1 to make a difference for local and global communities. We don’t see financial advice as a one-off service, we’re here to support you on your journey and be at the ready with answers to all your financial questions.
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The Building on Basics Philosophy
At Building on Basics we believe that no matter your financial starting position, you can build towards the life you want. Everyone has ‘the basics’ – a starting position and a level of financial knowledge – and we’re here to support you on your journey to financial success.
Finance is simple, but it can be overwhelming. We believe in growing our clients’ financial knowledge and understanding as well as growing their wealth, so clients can feel confident about their financial future.
Our advice is completely non-judgmental, so please don’t feel anxious or embarrassed about your finances. If you’re in a tough financial spot, it isn’t our business to judge how you got there: sometimes that’s just the way life goes. We’re here to give you confidence, certainty and a plan to get you back on track.
Everyone’s starting position and long-term goals are different, so our advice is never ‘one size fits all’. We focus on getting to know you, understanding your desires and dreams, and learning about your relationship with money. Then we work with you to build a long-term plan that will get you to where you want to go.
At Building on Basics, financial mapping is about what you want in your life – not what you’ve got in your bank account.
The Building on Basics Philosophy
At Building on Basics we believe that no matter your financial starting position, you can build towards the life you want. Everyone has ‘the basics’ – a starting position and a level of financial knowledge – and we’re here to support you on your journey to financial success.
Finance is simple, but it can be overwhelming. We believe in growing our clients’ financial knowledge and understanding as well as growing their wealth, so clients can feel confident about their financial future.
Our advice is completely non-judgmental, so please don’t feel anxious or embarrassed about your finances. If you’re in a tough financial spot, it isn’t our business to judge how you got there: sometimes that’s just the way life goes. We’re here to give you confidence, certainty and a plan to get you back on track.
Everyone’s starting position and long-term goals are different, so our advice is never ‘one size fits all’. We focus on getting to know you, understanding your desires and dreams, and learning about your relationship with money. Then we work with you to build a long-term plan that will get you to where you want to go.
At Building on Basics, financial mapping is about what you want in your life – not what you’ve got in your bank account.

Our Team
The Building on Basics team are friendly and knowledgeable, and have a genuine passion for supporting clients towards a bright financial future. We believe that no matter your financial starting position, you can build towards the life you want. We’re here to help you do just that.
Elise Vine Financial Adviser [FSP609289] loves nothing more than to see people achieving their goals, and discovering the options and opportunities that are available to them through smart financial mapping.
Elise is a trained Property Lending Specialist, and has been working with clients since 2002 as a Property Investment and Wealth coach. She has experience with property investing and personal business, and a strong desire to serve others.
These skills all come together at Building on Basics, where Elise offers her clients a full financial mapping service – delivered with honesty, humour and a commitment to improving her clients’ lives.
Mandy Noble: Client Support Services
Mandy is happiest when she can help people and the Building on Basics philosophy and ideals align so well with her own, Mandy was delighted to answer the call for a Client Support Services superstar.
Mandy is proud to be the friendly voice on the phone and behind the email, working with Elise and you to meet your needs. Originally, she was lured to the big smoke from Ashburton to study in her late teens. And although she may not have pursued teaching as originally planned, she feels that her career and personal choices along the way have gifted her with the skills to meet and exceed expectations wherever and when ever possible.
When not working she is a work in progress gym attendee and loves to soak up the Vitamin D whilst walking her Malshi, Gigi. She cannot resist a good podcast or interesting fun fact rabbit hole.
The BOB Philosophy
We are building for good!
Creating financial security together is more than just a ‘tag’ line to the team at Building on Basics. We’ve partnered with B1G1 (Buy1Give1) to provide opportunities for so many more to have the chance to achieve their financial goals. We are building for good!