Structural Engineering Specialist

I can recommend John with confidence.
He is knowledgeable, responsive and professional.

General Manager

I have walked quite a financial path with John and his honesty and integrity have never steered me wrong with my investments. Have been working with him for the last couple of years and would highly recommend him for any financial investments you need to make. He is also a hell of a nice guy and this makes working with 

him even easier.

Business Segment Manager 

I would like to take the time to acknowledge and recommend John Vermaak for any Financial Advisory needs anyone might have. I had the pleasure of working with John for the past 18 months or so and have found him to be really professional and knowledgeable in his field within the South African financial planning industry. 

He is a highly motivated individual who is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that his clients receive the best possible service. He is also an excellent communicator who is able to explain complex financial concepts in a way that is easy for clients to understand.

I have no doubt that John would be able to assist anyone with their personal financial goals, and I highly recommend him as key part of your financial planning future.

Innovation & Tech in HR/Training/Information systems and Augmented Reality

John started his journey with me in middle 2023, just as I was making a lot of changes in my personal and work life. He provided me with a thorough and non-biased view of how to align my financial portfolio with these changes after doing a comprehensive analysis, to ensure that he provides reliable and valid advice. This not only aligned my portfolio to these changes, but also resulted in a significant monthly saving for me. I can thus highly recommend his services as being professional and individual customer focused - according to my unique needs and requirements (short and long term).

Group Head of Exports/Imports and Outbound Logistics at Illovo Sugar Africa 

I highly recommend John. His personal approach to his clients and ability to offer innovative solutions to ones portfolio, or to dispense sound financial advice is beyond reproach. Trust him completely.

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

John is a knowledgeable, driven, and extremely patient professional and has in the short time that we have known each other, made a huge impact on my financial reasoning and planning. He is always willing to take time out of his schedule to assist. I highly recommend starting the discussion with John.

Sales/ Manager/ Entrepreneur

Looking back at our first professional engagement and the following sessions that proceeded, my gratitude grew after each session towards John patience and persistence. The questions and answers, the goal setting and roadmap to achieve these financial goals was communicated clearly and effortlessly to a non-financial individual like myself. 
You can be at ease when connecting with John for his principle goal is service and to make sure you and your family are provided for, covered and received sound advice for your financial needs. Thanks again John for assisting me.

SAP Enterprise Architect and Executive at Athenium Group of Companies

Since engaging John as my Financial Planner, I have been delighted in every interaction. John takes his clients’ money very seriously. He is passionate about financial solutions that helps his clients achieve their money goals. Most important to me is that he walks a journey with me. There are way too many financial planners who are only interested in pushing the products they do well on. John gives me the sense all the time that he knows that his clients’ success will be the long term catalyst for his success.

Chief Operations Officer at Swift Global Consulting

John has been an absolute pleasure to work with from the outset and has taken my financial planning as seriously as if he were planning for his own future. He is insightful and has given very sound advice on my portfolio and has devised a strategy that works well for me. I highly recommend working with John.

Manager: Sales & Business Solutions

It is my pleasure to recommend John Vermaak as my personal Financial Planner and Advisor. I have found John to be an honest person, with integrity above reproach. He has always endeavoured to provide me with the best possible advice and help me achieve my financial goals. After engaging with John and receiving his valued guidance, I was able to sensibly scale down on non-essentials, and increase my savings and investment portfolio.
He is someone who takes great care in how he builds, and also maintain, lasting credible relationships with his clients, and I feel comfortable in trusting his professional guidance. Mainly because he engaged me every time with what appeared to be a genuine concern for my, and my family's, well being, and without any coercion or manipulation. His commitment to providing exceptional financial services is something I can attest to first hand, and I look forward to still walking a long road with him.

Processing Leadership 

I recently had the pleasure of working with a financial planner who exceeded my expectations in every way. From our very first conversation, it was clear that John Vermaak was not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about helping his clients achieve their financial goals. Throughout our interactions, John demonstrated a deep understanding of my personal financial situation and provided tailored advice that was both practical and effective. He took the time to explain everything and was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance when I needed it. What impressed me most about John was his commitment to putting my interests first. I always felt like he was genuinely invested in my financial success, and never once felt like he was trying to sell me products or services that I didn't need. Overall, I would highly recommend John Vermaak to anyone looking for a trusted advisor to help them navigate the complexities of personal finance. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication to his clients make him a valuable asset to anyone looking to build a secure financial future.

Executive Head of Department at Vodacom

John has been my financial advisor for more than 5 years and has always shown a passion to ensure that my investments are maximized. He has a wealth of experience and always takes the time to find the best possible solution at the moment, he performs regular check-ins to ensure that my investments are performing optimally. He is extremely easy to work with is highly recommended to assist with maximizing investments.

Executive Manager - Business Operations

With a lot of expertise and a clear view, John has offered actionable advice and made my strategy on investment and insurance much clearer and future focused.With a lot of expertise and a clear view, John has offered actionable advice and made my strategy on investment and insurance much clearer and future focused.

Managing Director of Projects at MBM

Herewith my commendation to your professional and business oriented approach, with a pronounced knowledge and understanding of the product. You always give a relevant market overview on products knowledge within a competitive industry, and best advice to what is applicable to me personally and potential investments. It is a pleasure and honor to be associated with a person that takes his career seriously and also give best advice on insurance products. Not only being a business associate but also a valued family friend.

Legal - Company Secretarial and Governance

John is approachable and has extensive knowledge of the products he suggests to his clients based on their needs and requirements. He prepares a detailed analysis which, to date, has resulted in positive growth in my portfolio. He ensures you have an understanding of your financial situation and takes the time to explain the rationale behind his choice and suggestions for investment management, retirement planning and future growth. I would recommend John as a financial adviser.

UX Content Designer/ SEO/ Direct Communications at Investec Private Banking

I approached John as I was looking for a new financial adviser. After meeting with him, I appreciated his honest, straightforward approach. He made a point of understanding my personal needs - he has an analytical and professional approach, which is balanced with his empathy and sense of humour. When I met John, he was transitioning to becoming independent. He communicated any changes to me and always kept me in the loop - over email, phone or messaging.

Business Owner

John has assisted me to restructure my financial planning for several years now. His thinking was different and he has worked exceptionally hard for me to maximize my investments. When things were tough over COVID lockdown, he assisted with advice and helped me navigate the options open to me. I have no hesitation in recommending the services offered by John and his team.

Principal Engineer at Proconics

John is our Financial planner. He reached out and even paid us a personal visit in Secunda from Pretoria.
Very helpful and very supportive in helping us plan our financial future.
Thanks John

Head of Corporate Memory/ Data Management Specialist/ Metadata Manager - Nedbank

John helped me consolidate my portfolio and manage to get an amazing rate for a new investment. He is always willing to help and very quick to respond.John helped me consolidate my portfolio and manage to get an amazing rate for a new investment. He is always willing to help and very quick to respond.

Recruitment Specialist at IT Career Switch UK

I moved my whole portfolio over to John a few years back, and am certainly not sorry I did that. He always has my best interests at heart and has been there for me through thick and thin assisting in any way he can. His knowledge of the financial markets and how he can best assist you adds to his outstanding excellence when it comes to customer service. I would certainly recommend him.

HR Practitioner/ Manager at Aveng Group

John Vermaak is our Family Financial Consultant. A professional competent Investment Specialist and Insurance Agent, always willing to assist. We appreciate the prompt responses form John and his Team.

Software Architect at FNB Short-term Insurance

John provides excellent and directed financial guidance and support. He listens to you as a customer and doesn't offer generic cookie cutter solutions. A true Customer focused professional.