Financial Planning

Blue Chip is a Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa – approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) provider, allowing members of the FPI to earn CPD points through the quarterly journal.

Rob Macdonald

Rob Macdonald | Perception is reality

This is why how financial planning fees are charged is important, says Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse
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The power of professional financial planning

CFP® professionals benefit their clients holistically in ways beyond growing their wealth. Clients realise this, as shown in the FPI and Financial Planning Standards Board’s Value of Financial Planning Research 2023 study.
Farzana Botha, Segment Manager at Sanlam Risk & Savings

Empower tomorrow’s graduates today

Farzana Botha, Segment Marketing Manager at Sanlam Risk & Savings, says the Graduate Student Package helps intermediaries expand their client base by addressing the graduate market’s specific requirements, including protecting their greatest asset – their future ability to earn an income – while studying.
Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP® - Senior Financial Planner at WealthUp.

Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®

Blue Chip speaks to Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP® - Senior Financial Planner at WealthUp, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®
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How to use financial products to enhance estate planning

An estate consists of the assets and liabilities that an individual accumulates during their lifetime and leaves behind at death. An individual should create and manage an estate plan to preserve, grow and protect their assets during their lifetime and ensure that those assets are transferred to successive generations, says Felicia Hlophe, Legal Advisor, Allan Gray
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Medical aid 101: don’t let the rising healthcare costs hold you...

If you’re one of the 16 out of 100 South Africans who have medical aid, you’ll know that the cost of private healthcare is rising fast. That’s why it is critical to understand the benefits you are entitled to, says Gary Feldman, Executive Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Benefits.
Fund specialist

A day in the life of a fund specialist 

What does a day in the life of a fund specialist look like? Ali Simpkins, fund specialist at Momentum Investments, describes her role and how she assists financial advisers.
Kim Potgieter CFP®, Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions, ICF Professional Certified Coach, New Money Story® Mentor Coach, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator

Kim Potgieter CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Kim Potgieter CFP®, Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions, about her journey as a Certified Financial Planner®
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A comprehensive guide to retirement planning in South Africa

The concept of retirement has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Traditionally, it signified the end of an individual’s professional journey. However, in today’s dynamic economic climate, retirement is considered a new beginning, says Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth
Mulalo Nemataheni, CFP®, Founder and CEO,ImPowerX Advisory Services

Mulalo Nemataheni CFP®

Instant gratification and “vhathu vha dori mini” [what will people say] syndrome also play a major role in making people do things that only serve them now and not in the future, and not for the benefit of future generations, says Mulalo Nemataheni, CFP®, Founder and CEO, ImPowerX Advisory Services
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Building a financially sustainable practice

Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult, states that there is lots of talk about different fee models for financial advisors.
Coreen van der Merwe, director at Sovereign Trust (SA) Limited

When is the right time to take your wealth offshore?

Coreen van der Merwe, director at Sovereign Trust (SA) Limited, shares insights on how Understanding “offshore” starts with one simple certainty: nothing in the South African Income Tax or Reserve Bank regulations prohibits South Africans from opening a bank or investment account, or setting up an offshore trust.
Mapping your advice process

Mapping your advice process: the most important thing you can do in 2025

Wealth Associates recently undertook the task of mapping their advice process, and if there’s one thing they learned, it has unlocked significant opportunities to improve client experiences., writes Theoniel McDonald
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