Meet the Team

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Joined WellsFaber: 2015

Mike’s role at WellsFaber
Mike has been with WellsFaber for over 10 years, and is a wealth manager, providing financial planning and investment advice to wealthy families, both in South Africa and in offshore jurisdictions. He is also the head of WellsFaber’s Investment Committee.

Before WellsFaber
Mike has more than 30 years’ experience in banking and financial markets, in both South Africa and London. He began his career as a private client advisor at stock broking firm Frankel Pollak in the mid-1990s. He has also worked for accounting firm BDO and Barclays Bank in London. Before he joined WellsFaber, Mike spent 4 years at Cadiant Partners Consultants and Actuaries, advising South African retirement funds on their investments.

Something personal
In his spare time Mike plays bass guitar in a local band, bodyboards with his two boys, and watches Liverpool as often as family life will allows.

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Joined WellsFaber: 2012

Greg’s role at WellsFaber
Greg is a senior wealth manager. He has a comprehensive understanding of the diverse facets of wealth management and a wide range of local and global investment vehicles, including equities, structured products and foreign exchange. Greg enjoys helping clients manage their local and offshore assets and being a sounding board for their most important financial decisions.

Greg is also a member of the Investment Committee, and oversees the WellsFaber unit trusts as well as the WellsFaber investment houseview.

Before WellsFaber
Greg completed a BCom degree in Law and Business Management in 1997 and a BSc degree in Statistics and Computer Science in 2001. He went on to complete a Higher Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments at the Academy of Financial Markets. In 2009, Greg received his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification. He has also completed his advanced CFP® course in Portfolio Planning and Management.

Greg joined Grant Thornton in 2006 to manage the Cape Town office, where he became a director in 2008. In 2012, a group of partners and staff from Grant Thornton Cape Town merged with Mazars Financial Services, so Greg became part of the Mazars team, which merged with WellsFaber in 2015.

Something personal
Other than spending time with his wife and two energetic daughters, Greg enjoys various outdoor activities, including cycling, hiking, camping, and running, as well as the occasional surfing and stand-up paddle boarding.

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Joined WellsFaber: 2007

Neill’s role at WellsFaber
As a wealth manager, Neill’s role is to meet with clients who need financial advice, including advice about estate and risk planning. He focuses on providing a clear and concise plan for the way forward that is easy to understand, as well as solutions to specific needs.

Before WellsFaber
Neill completed his BCom degree with majors in Business Economics, Economics and Industrial Psychology in 1987. He started his career at Liberty in 1989 as a broker consultant, and in 1991 he progressed to financial advisor. He spent 17 years working in the banking sector before joining Mazars Financial Services in 2007.

Something personal
Neill is a dedicated family man and has a wife and two children, a boy and a girl. Neill spends his leisure time fishing or playing golf and enjoys weekends with his wife and children at their family cottage in Riebeek Kasteel.

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Joined WellsFaber: 2025

Kevin’s role at WellsFaber
Kevin is a wealth manager and has an in-depth knowledge of investment, tax and estate planning, insurance and employee benefits. He enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients, guiding them and their families towards their goals whilst ensuring that their assets and lifestyles are well protected if/when the unexpected happens.

Before WellsFaber
Kevin completed a BCom degree in Financial Planning at the University of Stellenbosch. After graduating, he joined Momentum and spent 16 years there as a financial advisor, gaining valuable experience in wholistic financial planning.

Something personal
Kevin loves spending time with his wife and two sons, as well as close friends and family. He also enjoys travelling, camping, running, cycling and pretty much all ball sports.

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Joined WellsFaber: 2025

Leonard’s role at WellsFaber
As a wealth manager, Leonard focuses on building strong, long-term relationships with clients, offering tailored financial advice to help them achieve their investment and wealth goals. With a deep understanding of investment strategies and financial planning, he provides clear, actionable guidance to navigate complex financial decisions.

Before WellsFaber
Leonard has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years, gaining extensive experience in investment management and consultative wealth planning. His career spans key roles at Sanlam, where he specialized in broker distribution and investment solutions, as well as managing investment portfolios across life pooled funds, SCI, SIM, SMMI, Glacier, and Old Mutual Wealth. His expertise allows him to deliver insightful, client-centric financial advice.

Something personal
Outside of work, Leonard enjoys spending quality time with his seven-year-old daughter. He is an avid reader, a dedicated gym-goer, and a passionate supporter of the Springbok rugby team.

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