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About Connectum

When financial decisions have real consequences, you need advice you can trust. Connectum is an independent investment advisor, where advice comes before management.

Purpose and principles

When financial decisions become complex and the consequences large, Connectum helps you methodically and systematically create structure, make the right choices and manage your capital in a disciplined way. Completely independent and without commissions.

Client interests first
Everything we do is based on what is right for you.
Advice before investment
We start with goals, needs and a thorough assessment before capital is put to work.
Certified independent advice without commissions
You receive fully independent advice, with no strings attached, commissions or hidden incentives.
Evidence-based investment philosophy
Decisions are anchored in research, data and established best practices.
Disciplined and long-term management
We build value over time with structure, consistency and a clear framework.
Structure before action
Good decisions start with a clear plan and the right sequence.
Why Connectum

Most advisors sell products.

We only sell our time and expertise.

In an industry often shaped by conflicts of interest, we give you the peace of mind you deserve: an advisor who is firmly on your side of the table.

Our point of view

Advice before management

We always start our collaboration with advice.

We spend time understanding your situation, your goals and what you want to achieve. Together, we arrive at the most appropriate way to structure and manage your investments, before any investments are considered.

Only when we have a clear and agreed foundation for decisions do we put capital to work.

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Independence in practice

What does it really mean to be fully independent?

As a Connectum client, you meet a fully independent, fiduciary investment advisor.

We have no ties to fund managers, banks or other providers and do not sell any of our own products.

Nor do we receive commissions from the investments we recommend.

As a new client, you pay an agreed fee for advice and follow-up in the first phase. If you choose to continue with management through us, a fixed fee is agreed, typically linked to the value of your portfolio.

No hidden costs. Full transparency.

No ties to banks or asset managers
We select freely among all available solutions in the market.
No product sales
We never recommend products that we benefit financially from selling.
Full transparency on costs
You'll always know exactly what you pay and why.
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Certified independent advice

Connectum is licensed by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway and is the only investment advisor in Norway certified by CEFEX as an independent advisor.

In many ways,CEFEX is an international gold standard for independent advice. They verify that the client's interests are always put first.

The certification is assessed and renewed every year and confirms that the advice we provide is not influenced by commissions, proproetary products or other financial incentives.

Download General terms and conditions and Client classification

License from the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway
Regulated under Norwegian supervision.
CEFEX-certified independent advisor
Verified according to international standards for independent advice.
Annual external control
The certification must be renewed annually.
How we work

The collaboration with us is based on your situation

Together, we develop a strategy for managing the capital based on needs, goals and conditions. The investment advice is based on research and evidence-based principles. Over time, we follow up and adjust when goals, life situation or risk profile changes.
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Connectum is a registered trademark

The registration confirms ownership of the name and is part of building a clear and credible brand. For us, it is not just about names and rights, but about creating a recognizable and trustworthy identity over time.

History and development

Connectum was established in 2002 with one goal in mind: investment advice should be independent and based on the client's situation, not on products.

Since then, the company has grown steadily, and we remain partner-owned and self-financed. Over time, we have developed a structured and methodical approach to advisory and asset management, based on research, discipline and a long-term perspective.

2002

Nils-Odd Tønnevold and Richard Stott start Connectum with a focus on independent investment advice, supported by Børre Moe and Brynjulf Freberg

2015

Henrik Tell, former fund manager and Head of Öhman Fonder, begins collaborating with Connectum

2018

Connectum becomes the first investment advisor in the Nordic region to be certified as an independent fiduciary advisor.

2019

Henrik Tell becomes partner and co-owner of Connectum.

2025

Tone Bjørnov takes over as Chair of the Board, and Marianne Moum Ussvær becomes CEO.

References from our clients

"It is now well documented that in practice it is futile to try to 'beat the market' with your investments. Despite this, many advisors and managers continue to charge very high fees for trying to do this with their clients' money. Mostly with poor results. As a relatively well-informed client, this is only a source of frustration and concern. We've therefore chosen to work with Connectum for our trust management. They work in a completely different way. Their independence and freedom from conflicts of interest enable them to be completely focused on being useful to us. They have devised a long-term and credible strategy for us with a solid foundation in research results. They are skilled, open and clear, and we feel that they really care about us and our needs. We are very satisfied."
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Olof HolmerGeneral Manager, KTF | Stockholm
"My private wealth is looked after by honest and skilled advisors. They listen and give wise and clear advice. I am confident that my portfolio will continue its solid growth and be managed systematically in line with my needs so I don't have to worry. The portfolio is robust compared to other investments and gives me time to focus on other things that are important in life."
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Petter RøedInvestor | Tjøme
"It is an honor and a pleasure to recommend Connectum. We've never had much success with our own investments and found ourselves being 'ripped off' by banks and insurance companies. When we realized that Connectum's philosophy and method were completely different, the choice was easy for us. Since then, we have experienced over many years that Mr. Stott and Mr. Tønnevold's claims are true and that the portfolio is growing steadily and smoothly while costs are low and transparent. Trust is something you earn. Connectum has earned our trust in an absolutely superb way."
Thom Torvik and Harald Chr. Jensen
Thom Torvik & Harald Chr. JensenOwners of Torvik Jensen AS | Oslo
"I had conversations with many advisors before I chose Connectum. The choice was quite easy because they stood out from the first conversation. My impression was that they had skilled advisors with extensive experience and they put me and my future plans in focus. They were not product salesmen! Based on long and serious conversations, an investor profile was created as a basis for my investments. This resulted in a robust portfolio with a steady course in the right direction. I feel very well looked after and in addition, the return is far above average"
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Leif HoemsnesDepartment Manager, Downhole Technology, Island Offshore Subsea AS | Stavanger
"After thorough research, in the summer of 2004 I chose Connectum as my partner for the management of my and my wife's financial assets. The decisive factor for me was that Connectum does not act as a seller on behalf of its own or others' financial products, and thus provides advice on a completely independent basis. Experience has been very good, even through the financial crisis, and the return has been above the market return. I experience a team of committed and friendly employees who are vigilant when the markets move and at the same time long-term in their thinking about the management of personal investment portfolios."
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Nils Morten UdgaardFormer foreign editor at Aftenposten / Former state secretary to Kåre Willoch | Oslo
"Connectum has provided me with sound advice and devised an investment strategy that has navigated my financial wealth safely through the turbulent markets of recent years. I would recommend them without reservation to anyone seeking a first-class, independent investment advisor."
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Paddy ShanahanPartner Pesanto Capital LLP / Former CEO, Deutsche Bank Global Equities, New York | Dublin
"We are truly grateful for what Connectum has done for us with the restructuring of our business in Norway and England and the personal commitment. As a former mercant banker, I know how to appreciate top-class professionalism."
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Otto R. NorlandFormer CEO, Hambros Bank | London
"After selling my share in Larsen, Atterås og Brosvik AS (LAB), I felt that our bank for many years was most concerned with selling us products. At Connectum, we have met people who show consideration and are genuinely concerned about what is best for us. They have been our family's advisors for many years and we are very satisfied with the portfolio and the way we feel looked after."
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Nils & Ingeborg AtteråsFounder and former co-owner of LAB | Fana/Bergen

FAQ

How does Connectum differ from banks and other advisors? We are certified as an independent advisor and receive no commissions from products or suppliers. This means that our advice is not influenced by incentives. We start by understanding your situation and developing a clear plan before considering investments.
Who is Connectum suitable for? Connectum is suitable for those who find that their finances have become more complex and that the decisions they make have greater and more lasting consequences. This is often the case when assets need to be managed, structured or transferred. It becomes important to have a clear plan and a trusted advisor to discuss decisions with.
When is it right to contact you? It is a good time to get in touch when you need a clearer overview or are facing decisions you are not entirely sure about. You do not need to have a specific issue prepared. We use the first conversation to understand your situation and clarify how you can move forward.

Do you want an independent assessment of your situation?

As your finances become more complex, it can be valuable to get a structured and independent overview. We take the time to understand your full situation before giving advice.