What we do
We appreciate that time is one of your most valuable assets. As such, we look to simplify your life by providing two principal categories of expertise: wealth management and support services.
The Family Office not only helps to organise and manage client’s investments, but also provides assistance with lifestyle and administrative issues.
As your Family’s assets continue to grow, either gradually or as the result of a significant liquidity event, often life becomes increasingly complex. With this in mind, you may find it beneficial to consolidate your needs with a Family Office.
In order to sustain generational wealth, we assist our Families by:
- Developing a comprehensive financial plan for each Family that outlines specific goals, risk tolerance, and strategies for wealth management and preservation across generations.
- Implementing Family governance structures, such as Family Councils, to facilitate decision-making and involvement in wealth management matters.
- Educating Family members, especially younger generations, about financial literacy, responsible stewardship and the values associated with wealth preservation.
- Implementing appropriate Family structuring strategies, such as trusts and other legal structures, to protect Family assets.
- Engaging experienced professionals to provide specialized expertise and guidance on wealth management.
- Fostering collaboration, trust, and unity among Family members by involving them in decision-making processes and encouraging shared ownership of the Family’s wealth and legacy.
what we do
Estate and Retirement Planning
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Onshore and Offshore Banking
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Family Accounting and Tax Submissions
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Personal and Health Risk Management
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Philanthropic Planning
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Specialised Services
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Bespoke Onshore and Offshore Investment Solutions
- Our extensive onshore and offshore network has given us access to unique Investment opportunities not ordinarily available to the public
- We Provide direct access to the actual Asset/Fund Managers managing your money
- We are able to offer flexible Investment Solutions, specifically tailored to your Family’s personal circumstances and needs
Retirement and Estate Planning
- A comprehensive Needs Analysis Tool guides us in providing relevant Tax Efficient solutions in preparation for your retirement
- We are able to provide tailored Onshore, Offshore and Living Wills
- We are able to implement professionally drafted Trust Deeds and Letters of Wishes for Onshore and Offshore Trusts
- We provide more personal, professional Executorship Services for Deceased Estates
Onshore and Offshore Banking
- Our Financial Services Licenses enable us to open onshore and offshore Banking Accounts for your Family, as required
- We assist with facilitating your essential onshore payments requirements
- We facilitate immediately available funds, Call Deposits and Notice Deposits
- We offer preferential Foreign Exchange rates for all transfers of funds to and from South Africa
Onshore and Offshore Trust and Company Structuring
- Partnering with trusted, highly qualified and respected Industry Colleagues, we facilitate setting up onshore and offshore Trusts and Companies for your Family
- These Family Structures are closely overseen by us, thereby ensuring that appropriate Fees are being applied and efficient administration processes are being followed
Independent Trustees, Protectors and Directors
Our extensive industry experience and knowledge enables us to offer our services as:
- An Independent Trustee on your local Family Trusts
- An Independent Director on your local Holding, Property and Investment Companies
- An Independent Protector for your offshore Trust
Family Accounting and Tax Submissions
Our professional Team provides:
Accounting Services
- A comprehensive accounting function for your Family’s onshore Family Structure
Tax Services
- All tax submissions for your Family’s onshore Family Structure
- Submission of Beneficial Ownership Registers
- Submission of annual IT3T Certificates
Company Secretarial Services
- Submission of all CIPC annual reporting requirements
Personal and Health Risk Management
- Taking current Family and personal circumstances into account, our Personal Risk Analysis includes evaluating the suitability and appropriateness of any existing Life Insurance Policies that are currently in place
- We assist in assessing personal Medical Aid Solutions for your Family
- We are able to assist in putting suitable and essential Gap Cover solutions in place
Philanthropic Planning
- We collaborate with leading professionals in philanthropy in assisting your Family in assessing the possibility of establishing either Charitable or Philanthropic Structures
- Appropriate tax registrations are facilitated for these Structures
