wealth managers
MAGNUS HEYSTEK
Investment Strategist
Magnus is a director of Brenthurst Wealth Management and is in charge of investment strategies and research as well as client communication.
He obtained a BA (Hons) degree from RAU and started his career as an investment journalist with Beeld in 1976, becoming the Business and Investment Editor of The Star in 1986. During his career as an investment journalist, he attended countless international investment conferences across the world, including meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
He was founder of The Star Investors Club, which he ran for ten years until 1998 when he sold his investment business to Citadel. He wrote his popular column Money Matters in The Star and other newspapers across the country for more than fourteen years.
Magnus initiated the first phone-in programme on personal finance on Radio 702, which he ran for 11 years. He has frequently appeared on local television including the 52-part series, ‘The World of Money’, which was based on the book with the same title. Magnus is the author of several books on investments and retirement planning including ‘Making Money Made Simple’, The World of Money’, ‘Don’t Say You Haven’t Been Warned’, ‘Retirement: The Amazing and Scary Truth’ and numerous other books. Magnus is also regular commentator on various radio stations, such as Pretoria FM and Strictly Business|It’s My Money.
BRIAN BUTCHART
Managing Director
BRIAN is Managing Director and key individual for Brenthurst Wealth.
He was recognised as one of the country’s top three Wealth Managers in the Krutham Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers Awards in 2024 and consecutively in 2020, 2021 and the overall Winner in 2022.
Brian is also responsible for compliance and operations nationally across all seven offices. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998, for more than 26 years, and previously gained experience at Citadel and Magnus Heystek International.
Brian is also a key individual and representative for Brenthurst Capital (Pty) Ltd and a senior member of the investment committee dealing with all investment and asset allocation decisions.
Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters.
MAURITIUS
jhb – sandton
GAVIN BUTCHART
Mags Heystek
Arin Ruttenberg
Karen Munodawafa
jhb – fourways
jhb & paarl
Iniel Van Zyl
LESLIE GREYLING
Michelle Snyman
Rozanne Heystek – Potgieter
PTA – ERASMUSKLOOF
Marise REINACH
Maria Smit
Charize Beukes
Anje Dunhin
Kristin Putter
PTA & George
PTA – ERASMUSKLOOF
Johan Burger
Michelle Heystek
Jeanique Van Heerden
CPT – CLAREMONT
CPT – WATERFRONT
RENEE EAGAR
Josh Macrae
Lloyd Uren
BELLVILLE – TYGER VALLEY
Suzean Haumann
Aidan Freswick
Roné Van der Merwe
STELLENBOSCH
PAARL – VAL DE VIE
Sonia Du Plessis
Ruan Breed
Retha De Swardt
Andre Basson
JOHANNESBURG
FOURWAYS
+27 (0)11 799 8100
Unit 2B
Cedar Office Estate
Cedar Road & Stinkwood Close
Fourways
JOHANNESBURG
SANDTON
+27 (0)10 035 1391
Suite 31, Second Floor
Daisy Street Office Park
135 Daisy Street
Sandton
PRETORIA
ERASMUSKLOOF
+27 (0)12 347 8240
Block E
Castle Walk Corporate Park,
Cnr Nossob & Swakop Street
Pretoria
CAPE TOWN
GRANGER BAY
+27 (0)21 418 1236
The Waterclub
Nautica Building
Beach Road
Granger Bay
CAPE TOWN
CLAREMONT
+27 (0)21 100 3901
Suite 518
Protea Place
40 Dreyer Street
Claremont
BELLVILLE
TYGER VALLEY
+27 (0)21 914 9646
Waterfront Terraces 2
Tyger Waterfront
3 Waterfront Road
Bellville
Stellenbosch
CENTRAL
+27 (0)21 882 8706
First Floor
La Gratitude Offices
97 Dorp Street
Stellenbosch
Paarl
VAL DE VIE
+27 (0)21 100 3901
Polo Village Office A309
Val de Vie Boulevard
Val de Vie Estate
Paarl
Garden Route
GEORGE
+27 (0) 44 050 6057
Collett Square
32 York Street
George South
Garden Route
Mauritius - SOUTH
BLACK RIVER
+230 484 2175
+230 5843 5215
La Balise Business Park
Office Block B, A3 Royal Road
Grande Rivière Noire
Mauritius - NORTH
GRAND BAIE
+230 260 1738
+230 5843 5215
Suite 005
Grand Baie Business Park
Grand Baie
SATELLITE OFFICES
- KWAZULU -NATAL: Arin Ruttenberg | +27 84 582 8581
- FREE STATE: Iniel Van Zyl | +27 72 298 3212
SATELLITE OFFICES
- MPUMALANGA: Marise Reinach | +27 72 795 3604
- NORTH WEST: Maria Smit | +27 79 696 6860
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I obtained my National Diploma in Financial Information Systems from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 1999 and have worked in the wealth management industry since January 2000. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in various roles, including Portfolio Manager Assistant, Planner Assistant, and Paraplanner.
Esmarelda Isaacs-Andreas joined the Brenthurst Wealth Stellenbosch office in October 2025, taking on the dual role of Receptionist and Fiduciary Administrator.
Angelique Anderson joins our Pretoria office as an Administrative Assistant, bringing over 24 years of experience across the financial, legal, and executive support sectors, both locally and internationally. Her meticulous attention to detail, discretion, and extensive knowledge of asset finance and compliance make her an invaluable addition to our team.
Ashley joined Brenthurst Wealth in January 2025 as Office Administrative Assistant and Receptionist for the Stellenbosch Office.
René Heystek joined Brenthurst Wealth in November 2023, as receptionist and administrative assistant in the newly established George/Garden Route office.
Anelle joined Brenthurst Wealth as a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to Brian Butchart in the Cape Town office in December 2023. She has a wealth of knowledge from working as a liaison between Financial Advisers and clients at TMA and Absa Investment Management Services (Aims) since 1998. She obtained her B. com degree from the University of Port Elizabeth in 1997.
Sanet was appointed in April 2020, joining our Cape Town team as an Executive Administration Assistant to Renee Eagar. She has been in the financial services industry since 1990. Her previous experience includes positions at Sanlam, BJM and ABSA. She spent her last 12 years working at Alexander Forbes Private Client Wealth as a Senior Wealth Management Assistant. She has received numerous accolades over the years which include but not limited to, Alexander Forbes Client Service Excellence – Silver award in 2014,2015 and 2017. Sanet has also obtained her Certificate in Wealth Management (NQF 5) in 2012 and achieved “Best Student of the Year” from Moonstone.
