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Financial Planning

Overview

Effective financial planning is about more than just numbers, it’s about creating a clear, actionable roadmap that helps you achieve your life goals. At Definitive, we take a holistic approach, considering every aspect of your finances, including cash flow, investments, retirement planning, taxation, and estate strategies. By understanding your personal priorities, risk tolerance, and future aspirations, we develop a flexible, adaptive plan that evolves as your circumstances change. Our aim is to provide clarity and confidence, enabling you to make informed decisions while building long-term financial security. Whether you’re planning for family, business, or lifestyle goals, our financial planning solutions are designed to support your journey at every stage.

What we deliver:

  • A personalised plan that grows with you, adapting to career changes, family needs, and life events.

  • Integration of short-term priorities (such as education funding or property purchases) with long-term wealth creation.

  • Ongoing reviews to keep you on track and aligned with your evolving goals.
Group 138

Jonathan Maingard

Senior Portfolio Manager
Group 130

Samantha Bradley

Senior Wealth Manager

FAQs

Yes. In addition to investment management, we offer offshore banking, lending, and transactional services. This allows clients to manage their wealth seamlessly across borders.

Yes. We provide structured products designed to protect capital while allowing for growth participation. These strategies combine innovation with prudence, helping clients manage risk without sacrificing opportunity.

It’s a comprehensive strategy to manage your money, covering income, expenses, savings, and goals.

Financial planning looks at your entire financial life, not just your investments.

Yes, it ensures your investments are aligned with long-term goals like retirement or estate transfer.

Samantha Bradley

Senior Wealth Manager

Samantha has nearly three decades of experience in financial services and joined Definitive in 2015. She works closely with clients to assess financial goals, design tailored investment strategies, and provide ongoing guidance to optimise their wealth over time. 

Jonathan Maingard

Senior Portfolio Manager

Jonathan holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State and is a Certified Financial Planner. Since 2010, he has specialised in comprehensive financial planning, life insurance, investment management, and business financial planning—always placing his clients’ long-term wellbeing at the forefront.