JD Jacobs, RFP® | Financial Planner Profile
Blue Chip speaks to JD Jacobs, RFP®, Registered Financial Practitioner at Old Mutual in Upington, about his journey as a Financial Planner.
The value of advice in the investment journey
Fränzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of Momentum Investments, writes about how trusted financial advice helps South Africans turn long-term goals into achievable plans.
Planning across generations and life stages
When it comes to financial planning for future generations a worldview awareness matters, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.
The PROpulsion LIVE show is coming off the screen and into...
PROpulsion Connect will bring financial planning professionals together in Cape Town on 19 August 2026 for an in-person experience built around practical conversations, sharper ideas, and meaningful connection.
Building belonging: Momentum Financial Planning’s leadership philosophy and the future of...
Blue Chip speaks to Momentum Financial Planning CEO Aldert Brink and Head of Enablement Hennie Bouwer about the company's belief in the principle of belonging.
The call is coming from inside the house
Moleboheng Moshe-Bereng of the University of the Free State celebrates the institution's 25 years of excellence.
Understanding you is where great advice begins
George Mahlakgane, Franchise Principal and Financial Adviser at Consult by Momentum, writes that choosing a financial adviser is about far more than qualifications or technical expertise!
The digital gateway to visibility and trust for financial planners
Rizanne Oosthuisen-Botha, founder and CEO of ProfileMe, believes that the less effort it takes to do business, the easier it is for clients to say yes.
What makes a succession plan practically executable?
Kevin Feather of Galileo Financial Planning explores the practical question of what makes a succession plan executable
The quiet power of planting trees for tomorrow
Thando Gobe, CEO of Personal Trust, argues for a return to the straightforward principle of personal and professional service.
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Quality’s cul-de-sac: when great businesses move together
Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.
Following in the footsteps of excellence
Financial Planner of the Year 2025/26, Nicola Langridge, CFP®, says that some of her most rewarding moments have come from engaging with other planners, challenging ideas, hearing different perspectives and exchanging practical experiences.
Reflections on my first year as the FPI chairperson
Leading with purpose in a changing profession. By Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, FPI Chairperson.
Do I really need a will? Some questions answered
National Wills Week takes place from 14–18 September 2026. It is a useful reminder to deal with something many of us put off: recording what should happen to our estate when we die.
FPi announces 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year finalists
Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited (PPS), Momentum Metropolitan Limited (Momentum) and Alexforbes Financial Planning Consultants have been recognised for advancing professional financial planning through active partnership.




















