Our history
Finfocus was established in May 2003 by Amy van Niekerk, Fanie van Wyk and Schalk van Niekerk. Callie Snyman joined them in August 2003. They were four experienced and professional CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioners with established practices. All were formerly employed by Old Mutual – Amy as an Executive Financial Adviser, Fanie and Callie as Sales Team Managers and Advisers and Schalk with experience as a Broker Consultant and Adviser.
Amy van Niekerk was the Managing Director from 2003 till August 2018 and was succeeded by Schalk van Niekerk. Dr Gerhard S van Niekerk, a retired Managing Director of Old Mutual SA, was appointed as Chairman of the Finfocus Board in 2003 and still holds that position. Under his guidance Finfocus developed sound business policies, processes and practices.
Finfocus is a Financial Services Provider that offers a holistic financial planning service to our clients. Our service and approach is client-centric, enhancing both the financial and emotional well-being of our clients. Our advisers strive to give professional and appropriate advice based on our clients’ needs and are supported by our client focused administrative staff. We service all clients, both nationally and internationally, from our offices in the beautiful historic town of Stellenbosch in the Winelands of the Western Cape.