Meet the Team at Classic Private Wealth
Our team at Classic Private Wealth combines expertise in financial services, accounting, and law to deliver tailored strategies that drive your financial success. With a focus on your unique goals, we’re here to help secure your financial future.
Classic Private Wealth Directors
Bret Dawson
Magda van der Merwe
Wikus Marais
Cobus Kirkpatrick
Director
Director
Director
Director
Brett, a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), is best known for leading global IT services giant Dimension Data for 12 years. He now invests in early-stage ventures and holds multiple board positions.
Magda, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate in Financial Planning, has expertise in financial services, IT, and law. She managed IT projects, ran her own business until 2008, and later developed client programs for legal and financial firms. In 2014, she joined Classic Private Wealth and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State in 2022.
Wikus earned his master’s in economics from the universities of Pretoria and Cambridge. He started in banking and stockbroking before co-founding Citadel in the early 1990s. A skilled analyst, he has advised high-profile clients and held director roles at Citadel and Deloitte Private Clients.
Graduating with BCom Law and LLB degrees from the University of Pretoria, Cobus began his career in business through various start-up ventures. He later co-founded ITNA (PTY) LTD, which recently acquired 100% of the shareholding in Munsoft. His experience spans business development, strategic partnerships, and corporate growth.
Classic Private Wealth Directors
Bret Dawson
Director
Brett, a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), is best known for leading global IT services giant Dimension Data for 12 years. He now invests in early-stage ventures and holds multiple board positions.
Magda van der Merwe
Director
Magda, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate in Financial Planning, has expertise in financial services, IT, and law. She managed IT projects, ran her own business until 2008, and later developed client programs for legal and financial firms. In 2014, she joined Classic Private Wealth and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State in 2022.
Wikus Marais
Director
Wikus earned his master’s in economics from the universities of Pretoria and Cambridge. He started in banking and stockbroking before co-founding Citadel in the early 1990s. A skilled analyst, he has advised high-profile clients and held director roles at Citadel and Deloitte Private Clients.
Cobus Kirkpatrick
Director
Graduating with BCom Law and LLB degrees from the University of Pretoria, Cobus began his career in business through various start-up ventures. He later co-founded ITNA (PTY) LTD, which recently acquired 100% of the shareholding in Munsoft. His experience spans business development, strategic partnerships, and corporate growth.
Client Management, Administration & Finance Team
Laurie Korsten
Amy Marais
Heather Muhl
Estelle Malan
Portfolio Manager
Head: Administration
Administrator
Laurie holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management from the University of Pretoria. After three years in auditing, he joined Classic Private Wealth in 2016 and is now pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Planning through Milpark Business School.
Amy, an economics graduate from Stellenbosch University, was an internationally competitive rhythmic gymnast. Her athletic background shaped her discipline, perseverance, and strategic thinking, which she now applies to financial planning.
With more than a decade of experience in administrative roles across multiple sectors, Heather has joined Classic Wealth to enhance and support its administrative framework.
Estelle is a seasoned administrator with experience in various industries. She joined Classic Wealth to contribute to Business Process Automation efforts.
Hilda Steyn
Divan van Der Merwe
Nic Els
Caryn Gill
Business Analyst
Investment Analyst
Financial Manager
Administrator
Hilda spent most of her career in the Automotive Industry, specializing in Business Process Automation. In September 2022, she joined Classic Private Wealth as a Business Analyst focused on streamlining operations.
Divan holds a BComm Honours in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria and multiple JSE Certifications. His expertise includes market analysis, asset valuation, trading, and investment operations. Before joining Classic Private Wealth in 2024, he worked as a consultant in investment banking.
Nic started his finance career in 1980, completing articles at an auditing firm while earning a BComm in Accounting. A registered Professional Accountant, Tax Practitioner, and Independent Reviewer with SAIPA, he has extensive experience in manufacturing and transport. He joined Classic Private Wealth as Finance Manager in late 2020.
Caryn has over 10 years of administrative experience, including serving as a department manager at one of Gauteng’s top events venues. In this role, she managed a team and was responsible for ensuring all event-related tasks were completed accurately and on time. She brings strong organisational skills, accountability, and a keen eye for detail to the Classic Private Wealth team, where she supports and strengthens our administrative operations.
Client Management, Administration & Finance Team
Laurie Korsten
Portfolio Manager
Laurie holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management from the University of Pretoria. After three years in auditing, he joined Classic Private Wealth in 2016 and is now pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Planning through Milpark Business School.
Amy Marais
Portfolio Manager
Amy, an economics graduate from Stellenbosch University, was an internationally competitive rhythmic gymnast. Her athletic background shaped her discipline, perseverance, and strategic thinking, which she now applies to financial planning.
Heather Muhl
Head: Administration
With more than a decade of experience in administrative roles across multiple sectors, Heather has joined Classic Wealth to enhance and support its administrative framework.
Estelle Malan
Administrator
Estelle is a seasoned administrator with experience in various industries. She joined Classic Wealth to contribute to Business Process Automation efforts.
Hilda Steyn
Business Analyst
Hilda spent most of her career in the Automotive Industry, specializing in Business Process Automation. In September 2022, she joined Classic Private Wealth as a Business Analyst focused on streamlining operations.
Divan van Der Merwe
Investment Analyst
Divan holds a BComm Honours in Investment Management from the University of Pretoria and multiple JSE Certifications. His expertise includes market analysis, asset valuation, trading, and investment operations. Before joining Classic Private Wealth in 2024, he worked as a consultant in investment banking.
Nic Els
Financial Manager
Nic started his finance career in 1980, completing articles at an auditing firm while earning a BComm in Accounting. A registered Professional Accountant, Tax Practitioner, and Independent Reviewer with SAIPA, he has extensive experience in manufacturing and transport. He joined Classic Private Wealth as Finance Manager in late 2020.
Caryn Gill
Administrator
Caryn has over 10 years of administrative experience, including serving as a department manager at one of Gauteng’s top events venues. In this role, she managed a team and was responsible for ensuring all event-related tasks were completed accurately and on time. She brings strong organisational skills, accountability, and a keen eye for detail to the Classic Private Wealth team, where she supports and strengthens our administrative operations.
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