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Ettienne Vorster is a seasoned financial expert based in Pretoria, South Africa. He holds a B.Eng.(Metal) degree from the University of Pretoria and an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State. With over 23 years of experience, Ettienne has worked as an independent investment adviser, financial adviser, and attorney, providing expertise in investments, retirement planning, and wealth management. He is fluent in Afrikaans and English and has a strong background in law, having completed his B.Proc. degree from the University of South Africa. Ettienne's skills include risk management, insurance, and securities, making him a valuable asset in the financial services industry.

Credentials

  • Financial Risk Management: FRM Foundation
    Udemy
    Feb, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Masterclass in Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management
    Udemy
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • The Art of Company Valuation
    Udemy
    Jan, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • Process Flowcharts & Process Mapping
    Udemy
    Dec, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • The Art of Dividend Investing
    Udemy
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • The Art of Value Investing
    Udemy
    Nov, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • OKR Goal Setting 101 - Achieve more goals than ever! Faster!
    Udemy
    Jul, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Value Investing, Taught by Six Superinvestors
    Udemy
    Oct, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
    Coursera
    Aug, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses
    Coursera
    May, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
    Coursera
    May, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • What’s Your Big Idea?
    Coursera
    Nov, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Foundations of Business Strategy
    Coursera
    Aug, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • RE5: Representatives
    Financial Services Board
    May, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • RPE (Registered Persons Exams)(Equities)
    South African Institute of Financial Markets
    Feb, 2003
    - Apr, 2026
  • Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa (non-practicing)
    Law Society of South Africa
    Dec, 1993
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Independent Investment Adviser
      • Mar 2001 - Present
      • Pretoria

      Accredinet is the “Home of the independent financial adviser.” Opened its doors in 1999. Accredinet is a subsidiary of the Fourth Dimension Financial Services Group, an independent financial services company. Within Accredinet I am the sole owner of my business. My focus is long-term investing. I help clients be and stay confident long-term investors. So they stay invested to achieve their goals. I’m a representative of Accredinet Financial Solutions (Pty) Ltd.Accredinet is an authorised financial services provider FSP8933. Learn more at:https://ettiennevorster.co.za

    • Financial Adviser
      • Sep 1996 - Dec 2000

      A whole new career experience started at Sanlam. In the financial services industry. Practised as a general financial adviser advising professional and business clients. Although an enriching experience, there were restrictions regarding my business ideas and products. I took the leap, became a representative of Accredinet where I am independent and sole owner of my business. Learn more at:https://ettiennevorster.co.za

    • Attorney
      • Jan 1990 - Aug 1996

      I patented inventions, both in South Africa and foreign countries. To protect the rights of my clients. Was inspiring and eye-opening to experience their solutions.

    • Metallurgical Engineer
      • Feb 1983 - Dec 1989

      My work career started at UCOR, near the Hartbeespoort Dam outside Pretoria. In the era when South Africa enriched its own Uranium. Mainly consulting. My focus was on physical metallurgy. Specifically manufacturing processes. Including welding, forging, casting, rolling, heat treatment and investigations. While at UCOR I became involved with patents. Studied law part time.

Education

  • 1979 - 1982
    University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    B.Eng.(Metal)(cum laude)
  • 2002 - 2004
    University of the Free State
    Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
  • 1983 - 1990
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    B.Proc., Law
  • 1975 - 1976
    Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (AHS/Affies)
  • Durbanville Hoërskool
    1972 - 1975

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