Anchor Private Clients

Anchor Private Clients is the private client business within the Anchor Group. We offer a broad range of local and offshore investment solutions tailored to the unique needs of individual clients. The Private Client business is obsessed with client service and prides itself on offering a high-quality, personable and authentic service to each of our clients.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Personal SharePortfolios


Share portfolios tailored to your unique investment needs. We also provide tax-efficient structuring, derivatives and carry facilities.

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GLOBAL INVESTMENTSOLUTIONS


Share portfolios and unit trusts giving you access to markets outside of South Africa.

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Solutions foryounger investors


A holistic investment solution designed to meet the needs of those new to investing.

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UnitTrusts


A broad range of local and offshore unit trusts.

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HedgeFunds


Unit trusts and personalised hedge fund solutions

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PRIVATE CLIENT EXECUTIVE

CONTACT

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BrendanGace

ABOUT Brendan

HEAD OF ANCHOR PRIVATE CLIENTS

BrendanGace

T: +27 11 591 0691

As the head of the Private Clients team at Anchor, Brendan co-ordinates a large team with a diversity of skills and experience that assists investors in finding appropriate solutions. Brendan has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Anchor in 2014. Prior to joining Anchor, he served as CEO of Pioneer Financial Planning for 6 years and as a Director at Pioneer for 10 years. Brendan’s career also includes working at Sage Life and at Sasfin as a financial advisor. He has a certified financial planner (CFP) qualification as well as a BA.LLB from the University of Natal (PMB).

DARRYLHANNINGTON

ABOUT DARRYL

Head of Portfolio Management

DARRYLHANNINGTON

T: +27 11 591 0679

Darryl has worked in the financial services industry since 2005, servicing the needs of high-net-worth clients in South Africa. He obtained a BComm Honours in Finance from Wits, and is a CFA charterholder but, most importantly, Darryl is passionate about global investment markets and obsessed with providing exceptional client service.

Harold Hopking

ABOUT Harold

Wealth Management Anchor Cape Town

Harold Hopking

T: +27 21 401 8966

Harold’s interest in the stock market started at the age of 18 while studying at the University of Cape Town, and then completing his BCom degree (economics/auditing) through Unisa. His interest in, and passion for financial markets, which started in his university days, turned into a career when he took the opportunity to partner with an accounting firm and started a wealth planning company in 1995. The business expanded rapidly and in 2005 he had the opportunity be part of the S&P award-winning fund management team as well as being a founder and director of several financial services companies. In 2013, after meeting with Anchor CEO Peter Armitage, Harold started the Cape Town office for Anchor. Harold is passionate about markets, people, and has a win-win mindset.

LeeCairns

ABOUT Lee

Wealth Management

LeeCairns

T: +27 11 591 0693

Lee majored in economics and English with a postgraduate CFP Diploma. He has worked in financial markets since 1999. In his previous career, Lee was once a fireman, and taught English and economics to A-level students in London. His teaching skillset has been invaluable in conveying investment advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner. Lee circumnavigated the world with his wife, surviving on a budget of $10/day and his kids' middle names are Nkosimphile and Lebogang. Ernie Els and CS Lewis are his heroes. Lee absolutely loves what he does.

Paul Patterson

ABOUT Paul

Portfolio Management

Paul Patterson

T: +27 31 819 6412

Paul began his career in the financial services industry in 1994 as an equity dealer on the JSE trading floor in Johannesburg. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive experience in private client portfolio management and stockbroking. Paul is responsible for portfolio management services of a large Anchor private client base, covering local and international investments.

Renier Holtzhausen

ABOUT Renier

Wealth Management

Renier Holtzhausen

T: +27 12 749 2006

Being in the industry since 1988, Renier joined Anchor in 2014. Before this, Renier gained experience working at Sanlam, Standard Bank and Investec and qualified as a CFP. He developed a passion for building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, thus holistically preserving and growing their wealth over time. Married to Annalene since 1993 and blessed with two sons (Henning and Nicholas), Renier loves being a family man. Renier’s other passions are trumpet playing and mountain biking. To him, reaching out to others is the only way to have a true, eternal impact.

RobTurner

ABOUT Rob

Portfolio Management

RobTurner

T: +27 21 401 8983

Rob has been a practising member of the SA Institute of Stockbrokers (SAIS) since 1996. During this period, Rob has managed and advised high-net-worth individuals on their global investments.

Damian Johnson

ABOUT Damian

Wealth Management

Damian Johnson

T: +27 31 819 6414

Damian (CFP) has worked in financial and investment advisory since 1999. His career includes several years as an investment banker in London and New York and subsequent tenures with well-known wealth management advisory businesses in South Africa. Damian’s passion and area of focus have been on planning and managing family wealth. He is passionate about investment markets and thrives on the responsibility clients place on him to help them navigate the risks and opportunities which markets represent.

Heidi Brown

ABOUT Heidi

Wealth Management

Heidi Brown

T: +27 87 147 0399

Heidi has worked in the financial services industry since 1993, servicing the needs of high-net-worth clients in South Africa and around the globe. She obtained a BEcon Degree from the University of Stellenbosch, is a registered financial planner (CFP), and has a diploma in Financial Markets and Instruments. Heidi is passionate about financial planning, investment management, and, most importantly, generating wealth for her clients by providing unmatched client service. At the start of 2020, Heidi opened the Anchor Stellenbosch office.

Tamzin Stroucken

ABOUT Tamzin

Portfolio Management

Tamzin Stroucken

T: +27 11 591 0689

Tamzin completed a BCom (Investment Management) at the University of Pretoria and is a CFA charterholder. She has also completed a Social Entrepreneurship programme through the University of Oxford, has done a Masters in Coaching and is currently studying Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Tamzin has worked in financial markets since 2011, including working with clients and managing mining rehabilitation funds. She oversees people and leadership development for Anchor. With a keen interest in behavioural finance, social entrepreneurship, psychology, impact investing and financial literacy, she loves understanding and working with people to help them achieve their financial goals.

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