Independent. Professional. Confidential.
Business Profile
Introduction
Gradidge-Mahura Investments (GMI) is a diversified investment advisory and wealth
management company.
We offer a professional financial planning service to individuals, groups and
corporates.
We participated in the Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers survey in 2018 and
won four major awards, including the coveted overall Top Wealth Manager award. We
were ranked 1st in the People’s Choice award, Passive Lump Sum Investor and the
Young Professional categories. In 2017, we were 2nd in the Boutique Category and 1st
in the People’s Choice Award.
Accredited FPI Approved Professional Practice™ in August 2016.
Vision
GMI’s vision is to be the leading PRIVATE wealth management company in South Africa.
The GMI of 2030 will have fully operational offices in JHB, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria with
R10 billion AUM.
Notable Accolades
Masthead – FAIS Seal of Compliance• Awarded for consistent >85% rating
Currently only 14 practices awarded in SA. We are the only black owned and managed one.
The Team
Craig holds a B.Com (Wits), B.Com Honours (UNISA), Post
Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (UFS), Certificate in
Taxation (Wits) and an MBA (UCT).
He is a Certified Financial Planner and is a member of the
Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI).
He is Chairperson of the Investment Competency Committee of
the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa. He served as an
Independent Expert on the Investment Sub Committee of
Medshield
He has been in the industry since 1996 and has gained
experience at an operational, management and executive level
in a number of large financial services companies.
Craig Gradidge CFP®
Executive DirectorInvestment & Retirement Planning Specialist
Kagisho holds a B.Bus.Sc (UCT), Post Graduate Diploma in
Financial Planning (UFS) and an MBA (Stellenbosch). He was
MBA student of the year in 2008, International MBA student of
the year Top 4 finalist and a past winner of the NBMBAA in
Atlanta, USA.
He is a Certified Financial Planner and is a member of the
Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI). He was a
Financial Planner of the Year Top 10 Finalist in 2013.
In 2015, he was elected Chairperson of the Gauteng Regional
Committee of the FPI. He sat on the Board of a leading SA asset
management business. He is a founding member and serves on
the Exco of SA Independent Financial Advisors Association
(SAIFAA).
He has been in the industry since 1996 and has gained
experience at an operational, management and executive level
at Old Mutual and Coronation.
Kagisho Mahura CFP®
Executive DirectorHead of Integrated Wealth Management
Virath Juggai CFP®
Virath holds a National Certificate in Wealth Management (AFM),
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (UFS) and an
Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Estate Planning and Personal
Risk Management (UFS).
He is a Certified Financial Planner and a member of the Financial
Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI). He was the Top Student
in the CFP® Professional Competency Examinations for 2012.
He has been in the industry since 1998 and has gained experience
in a technical and business development capacity in the area of
Financial Risk Management.
Virath is a Risk Specialist and has extensive expertise with
structuring Risk Cover (Life, Disability and Dread Disease) for
individuals as well as Financial Planning for business needs (Buy
and Sell Agreements, Key Person Insurance & Contingent Liability)
Risk Specialist
Lesego holds a Bachelors Degree in Politics and Economy from
University of Johannesburg.
She has a Certificate of Proficiency in Long Term Insurance.
She has completed her FAIS Regulatory Exam Level 5.
She holds a Higher Certificate in Financial Planning obtained
through Milpark Business School.
She is a member of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern
Africa (FPI) as a Registered Financial Practitioner™.
She has been in the Employee Benefits industry for 9 years with
experience in servicing clients from a number of sectors such as
Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Industrials and Advertising.
Lesego Mpete
Senior Employee Benefits Consultant
Wynand Gouws CFP®
Wynand holds a B Tech Marketing (Wits), Post Graduate Diploma
in Financial Planning specialising in Investment Management and
Estate Planning (UFS), MBA (Stellenbosch) and a Post-Graduate
Diploma in Future Studies (Stellenbosch).
He is a Certified Financial Planner and is a member of the Financial
Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI).
He has been in the industry since 1998 and has gained
investments and wealth management experience at an
operational, sales and executive level with blue chip financial
services companies.
Wealth Manager
Phala Modise CFP®
Phala holds an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Financial
Planning, specializing in Asset Types and Portfolio Management
(UFS), Certificate in Risk Management Programme (UNISA) and a
Diploma in Chartered Institute of Insurance.
He is a Certified Financial Planner and is a member of the Financial
Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI). In 1995 he spent time
in New York on a Professional Development Programme which
included Strategic Management.
He has been in the industry since 1980 and has been in direct
personal financial planning since 1995.
Wealth Manager
Welcome Anderson Welcome holds a BCom (UNISA) and has completed his level 1 and
5 Regulatory Examinations. He is based at the Durban office and is
responsible for advising clients in the KZN and Eastern Cape
region.
He has been in the industry since 1998 and has worked as an
adviser for a number of wealth management companies. He has
extensive experience in retirement planning and has worked with
many GEPF clients over the years.
Wealth Manager
Mehmood Sader Mehmood holds a certification of proficiency in Short-Term
Insurance and has completed his FAIS “NQF 5”.
He has passed his Regulatory level 5 examination.
Mehmood has been in the industry since 2002 and has worked as
a senior business development consultant and senior sales
executive at large corporate financial services companies.
He has extensive experience in providing sound financial advice
in all market segments to clients regarding their personal and
business portfolios.
Business Development Manager
Keith has completed his FAIS “NQF 4” (Short-Term Commercial)
and FAIS “NQF 5” (Diploma in Financial Planning). He is a
Certified Financial Planner and a member of the Insurance
Institute of South Africa (IISA).
He has both his Regulatory Level 1 and Level 5 certificates.
Keith has been in the industry since 1972 and has a
demonstrated career history in the Short-Term Insurance
industry. Skilled and experienced in advice and provision of
Commercial Insurance Products. He also experience in the
associated Personal Lines Insurances.
Over the years, Keith has gained experience at an operational,
management and executive level.
Keith Morrison
Business Development Manager
Shanaaz JantjiesService Consultant
Sheila MolotoService Consultant
Tatenda Macheka CFP®Practice Manager
Cyril ChettyOperations Manager
Anna Mpholleng Service Consultant
Jerry UzoegboPara-planner
Molemo MadumoPara-planner
Leomedi MasalesaPara-planner
Zakia BuxService Consultant - Durban
Rizqa BarronService Consultant - CPT
Busisiwe MotsamaiService Consultant
Luleka MbanjwaAdministration Assistant: Short-Term Insurance
Charmaine HedleyService/ Advice Support
Morwa DithejaneOffice Assistant
Betty DubulaHousekeeper
Loyiso MphithizeliIntern Para-planner
Investment Management• Unit Trusts,
• *Share Portfolios
• BBBEE Public Share Offers education
• Offshore Investments
•Tax-free Savings Investments
• Alternatives: Private Equity, Hedge
Funds, *Section 12J Investments
• Long-term and Short-term Deposits
• Guaranteed Equity Notes
• Exchange Traded Funds
• Cash Management
Fiduciary and Tax Services***• Trusts• Estate Planning• Wills• Admin of Deceased Estates• Tax Planning - *via associates
Retirement Planning• Preservation Fund
• Retirement Annuity
• Post-Retirement Income
Risk Management• Life Insurance
• Disability Cover
• Severe Illness Cover
• Income Protection
•**Short-term Insurance
• Medical Aid
Wealth Creation
Wealth Protection
Individual Services
*Associates mean independent non-competing businesses with whom we have formal advice, service and fee-sharing agreements.**Gradidge-Mahura Asset Protection (Pty) Ltd – FSP No. 48616 is an affiliate of Gradidge-Mahura Investments.***Gradidge Mahura Fiduciary Services is an affiliate of Gradidge-Mahura Investments.
Group Risk BenefitsLife
Income Protection/DisabilitySevere Illness
Funeral
Business Assurance
Investment Management
Pension FundMember Engagement
Financial Education
Corporate Services
Umbrella Pension/Provident
Funds
Medical Aid
**Short-term Insurance
Group Retirement Annuities
Corporate Finance
Why Us
1. Independent
We have contracts with: Allan Gray Cadiz Discovery Investec Liberty Momentum Old Mutual PPS Sanlam Stanlib
And can therefore, offer tailor made solutions to clients
2. Professional
Our expertise, experience, philosophy and process are the cornerstone that imbue professionalism in delivering a quality wealth management service. All advisers have passed the relevant Regulatory Examinations.
3. Confidential
We believe that confidentiality is an important aspect in building trust and creating open, honest, sustainable and working relationships
GMI is: 100% black managed Level 2 BBBEE Contributor
The majority of our suppliers are black owned businesses.
Approximately 90% of clients are black individuals, corporates and organisations.
4. Empowered
Physical Address:Johannesburg Durban28 Fricker Road Unit 201, 25 Richefond CircleIllovo Ridgeside Office Estate, Umhlanga
Cape Town Postal Address:G4, The Courtyard PO Box 78219,Central Park Sandton,Century City, Cape Town 2146
Email: [email protected] Tel: +27 (0)10 448 2200Fax: +27 (0)86 523 8609Web: www.gminvestments.co.za
Contact Details
Affiliations: Masthead Distribution Services; Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa
Authorised financial service providers: Gradidge-Mahura Investments - FSP license number: 36327Gradidge-Mahura Asset Protection - FSP license number: 48616