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About

Established in 2007, we are an independent, boutique financial services firm committed to guiding individuals, families and businesses owners through their financial journeys with clarity and confidence.

We understand that every client brings unique aspirations, challenges, and circumstances
We believe that embracing this diversity is what makes our work truly meaningful.

Our ideal client is someone who actively engages with us throughout the process.
This collaboration fosters a trusted partnership that allows us to provide practical, tailored and well-considered advice.
Forming the foundation of a financial solution that can truly stand the test of time.

What we do

We are deeply motivated by the growing need to bring sound financial principles to more people across our country. As we help more South Africans take control of their financial futures, our business continues to grow — and so do the opportunities to make a lasting, positive impact.

What we love

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a client’s financial success take shape and knowing that we’ve contributed to building a better future for them, their families and their businesses.

What we believe in

We believe that financial education empowers individuals to make informed, confident decisions. That’s why our approach goes beyond the numbers. We take the time to teach our clients how factors such as inflation, liquidity, market risk, and human behaviour impact their financial position. This ongoing exchange of knowledge strengthens our clients’ understanding and resilience through different market cycles.

Our Core Principles

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Trust and Integrity

We operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do. Our clients trust us to act in their best interests — always — and we honour that trust with ethical, responsible advice.

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Clarity and Practicality

We simplify the complex. Our advice is clear, actionable, and tailored to real-life decisions — so our clients feel informed, confident, and in control.

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Personalised Service

No two clients are alike. We take the time to understand individual goals, values, and financial circumstances, ensuring that every plan reflects what matters most to each client.

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Proactive Communication

We believe in regular, open communication. We keep clients informed, supported, and up to date — especially during times of uncertainty.

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Expertise and Professionalism

Our clients rely on us for sound advice backed by knowledge, experience, and continuous learning. We uphold the highest standards of professionalism in every aspect of our service.

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Long-Term Commitment

We walk the journey with our clients. Through life transitions, market changes, and evolving goals. We’re here for the long run as trusted advisors.

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Education and Empowerment

We don’t just provide solutions, we explain them. We’re passionate about financial literacy and believe informed clients make better decisions for their future.

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Reliability and Accountability

We do what we say we will. Clients can depend on us to follow through, stay consistent, and take responsibility for delivering results.

Our Services

We provide independent, personalised financial planning and investment solutions tailored to the unique goals and circumstances of individuals, families and business owners.
Through practical advice, ongoing education and trusted long-term partnerships, we help our clients make confident financial decisions and build solutions that stand the test of time.

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Wealth

Retirement Solutions

Local Investments

International Investments

Tax Planning

Bespoke Portfolios

Alternative Investments

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Corporate

Employee Benefits

Business Planning

Contingency Solutions

Buy and Sell Agreements

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Risk

Personal Insurance

Business Insurance

Liability Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Cover

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Fiduciary

Estate Planning

Succession and Wealth Transfer

Wills and Executorship

Trust and Trusteeship

Deceased Estate Administration

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Retirement Solutions

Retirement Solutions

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Retirement solutions bring your savings, investment strategy, tax considerations and future income needs together in a practical plan designed to help you build and preserve financial independence throughout retirement.

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Local Investments

Local Investments

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Local investments provide access to South African shares, bonds, property and cash-based assets, selected and combined to reflect your objectives, investment term, income requirements and tolerance for market risk.

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International Investments

International Investments

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International investments expand your portfolio beyond South Africa, providing exposure to global companies, markets and currencies while improving diversification and reducing reliance on a single economy.

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Tax Planning

Tax Planning

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Tax planning considers how your investments, retirement savings, income and estate can be structured efficiently within current legislation, helping you make informed decisions while meeting your tax obligations.

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Bespoke Portfolios

Bespoke Portfolios

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Bespoke portfolios are designed around your specific financial objectives, risk profile, investment horizon, liquidity needs and preferences, creating a personalised investment strategy rather than a standardised solution.

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Alternative Investments

Alternative Investments

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Alternative investments can include hedge funds, private markets and other non-traditional strategies that may broaden diversification and manage specific risks when used appropriately within a well-constructed portfolio.

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits

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Employee benefits combine retirement funding, group risk cover and related workplace solutions to support employees, strengthen retention and help employers deliver a competitive and responsibly managed benefits programme.

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Business Planning

Business Planning

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Business planning aligns ownership, funding, cash flow, employee benefits, risk protection and long-term continuity so that the financial strategy supports both the company’s objectives and the owners’ personal plans.

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Contingency Solutions

Contingency Solutions

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Contingency solutions prepare a business for unexpected events by combining suitable insurance, emergency liquidity, continuity arrangements and clearly defined responsibilities to reduce disruption and protect value.

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Buy and Sell Agreements

Buy and Sell Agreements

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A buy and sell agreement establishes how an owner’s business interest will be valued and transferred following death, disability or another agreed event, with appropriate funding helping the remaining owners complete the transaction.

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Personal Insurance

Personal Insurance

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Personal insurance protects you and your family against the financial effects of death, disability, severe illness and other major risks by matching suitable cover to your responsibilities, income and existing resources.

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Business Insurance

Business Insurance

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Business insurance protects the organisation against financial losses arising from damage, interruption, crime and other operational risks, with cover selected to reflect the company’s activities, assets and exposures.

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Liability Insurance

Liability Insurance

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Liability insurance helps protect individuals and businesses against certain legal claims and associated defence costs arising from injury, damage, professional services or other insured responsibilities.

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Life Insurance

Life Insurance

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Life insurance provides capital after death to help settle debt, support dependants, fund education, meet estate costs or protect business obligations, with the required amount based on a careful needs analysis.

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Disability Cover

Disability Cover

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Disability cover can provide a monthly income, lump-sum benefit or both when illness or injury prevents you from working, helping protect your household commitments and long-term financial plan.

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Estate Planning

Estate Planning

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Estate planning organises your assets, beneficiaries, legal documents, tax considerations and liquidity needs so that your wishes can be implemented efficiently and the people you care about are properly provided for.

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Succession and Wealth Transfer

Succession and Wealth Transfer

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Succession and wealth-transfer planning creates an orderly path for passing assets, investments or business interests to the next generation while addressing control, fairness, continuity, tax and family objectives.

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Wills and Executorship

Wills and Executorship

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Wills and executorship services help ensure that your will accurately records your wishes and that a capable executor is nominated to manage the legal and administrative responsibilities of your estate.

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Trust and Trusteeship

Trust and Trusteeship

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Trust and trusteeship services support the appropriate establishment, governance and administration of a trust, helping trustees fulfil their duties and manage trust assets in accordance with the trust deed and applicable law.

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Deceased Estate Administration

Deceased Estate Administration

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Deceased estate administration manages the formal process from reporting the estate and confirming assets and liabilities through to settling obligations, completing the required accounts and distributing inheritances.

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Meet the Team

Chris Lessing

Owner | Wealth Manager

Jana Alberts

Operations Manager

Andre Brummer

Personal Lines Specialist

Chrisca Bosch

Executive Assistant

Tabita Lessing

Paraplanner

Jaco Eagar

Wealth Manager

Ildiko van den Berg

Commercial Lines Specialist

Anthony Pautz

Professional Accountant

Louise Brummer

Administrator

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Ready to take control of your financial future? Give us a call or send us a message.

Phone

Landline +27 (0)12 882 0806

Whatsapp +27 (0)62 689 5863

Email

info@teneo.co.za

Location

A8 Carpe Diem Office Park, 26 Quantum Rd, Techno Park, Stellenbosch