Anchor Private Clients

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).

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

Andrew has a CA (SA) qualification and completed his articles at PKF Johannesburg (now Grant Thornton). He joined the financial services industry in 2014, initially working at Robert Cowen Investments (RCI), where he oversaw operations. Andrew joined Anchor in 2015 as head of corporate finance when Anchor bought a majority stake in RCI. In 2016, Andrew managed the due diligence process at Capricorn Fund Managers (CFM) as part of Anchor’s investment in CFM. After completion of the CFM transaction, he was made a non-executive director. His qualifications, experience, and depth of knowledge of CFM led to Andrew taking responsibility for the operations of the South African business, and he became CFM CEO. Andrew is currently a managing director at Wild Dog Capital (WDC), a division of Anchor, a position he took in 2019.

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.

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 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.

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.

With nearly three decades of experience as a global investment advisor, Rob has been a proud SA Institute of Stockbrokers (SAIS) member since 1996. Throughout his career, he has built trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, offering expert guidance on navigating local and international markets. Rob joined Anchor in 2013, where he now leads the Cape Town office, bringing energy, insight, and deep market knowledge to the team and clients alike.

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 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.

Simphiwe joined Anchor as a wealth manager in 2024 after working at Pension Fund Partners as an employee benefits consultant. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PDBM) from Regenesys Business School and is currently completing his Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State. Simphiwe prioritises establishing investment solutions in the wealth accumulation phase of clients' lives, creating firm foundations leading up to their retirement.