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Nico Du Plessis

Disciplined wealth advisor for families and business owners navigating inter‑generational transitions and complex portfolios – specialising in investment management, portfolio structuring, and succession planning with a long‑term, stewardship approach.

“Integrity is the bedrock of stewardship; we don’t just manage assets, we protect legacies.”

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Who am I?

I spent most of my career at a boutique asset manager, working across research, performance, and operations, which gave me a deep, end‑to‑end understanding of the investment process. Over time, I built strong, trusted relationships with clients and increasingly focused on helping them structure portfolios aligned with long‑term objectives.

That emphasis on disciplined investing and long‑term stewardship naturally led me into wealth management.

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Who Do I Work With?

I typically work with families and business owners facing inter‑generational wealth transitions and complex family dynamics, including clients within the farming and agricultural community. These situations require careful structuring, patience, and a long‑term perspective. I am highly detail‑ and process‑oriented – while outcomes cannot be controlled, I focus on putting in place disciplined, rigorous frameworks that give clients the best chance of success. I also enjoy working with clients who have complex investment needs, including those involving alternative assets, where thoughtful design and oversight are critical.

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My Approach

01 - Stewardship Over Cycles

I approach wealth with a long‑term, stewardship mindset – protecting and positioning capital across generations, market cycles, and changing family circumstances.

02- Disciplined Process

While outcomes can’t be controlled, I focus on rigorous process, structure, and decision‑making frameworks to give clients the best chance of achieving their objectives.

03 - Clarity Through Complexity

I distil complex financial, investment, and structural issues into clear, practical concepts, enabling clients to make confident decisions without unnecessary jargon.

04 - Trusted Partnership

I build deep, trusted relationships and act as a steady sounding board across the entire balance sheet – available, discreet, and engaged as decisions evolve.

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Outside Of Work

Outside of work, I’m a dad to two young kids and enjoy spending time with family and friends. I try to get outdoors as much as possible – whether that’s hiking, training for my next Hyrox event (with ambitions firmly set on finishing), or sitting around a fire in the bush. I’m also a keen sports fan, so there’s a reasonable chance a sporting fact or two may surface around major events.

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If You Remember One Thing

A disciplined, long‑term advisor to individuals, families, simplifying complexity and safeguarding wealth.

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Memorable Moment

After a detailed discussion with a family around long‑term planning and succession, one comment stood out. The client said that while the analysis and structure were important, the real value was whether they left feeling aligned and comfortable with the decisions being made. That moment reinforced for me that effective advice – particularly in an inter‑generational context – is as much about trust, clarity, and confidence as it is about technical precision.

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What It's Like Working With Me

Clients would describe working with me as thoughtful, disciplined, and highly trusted. I am detail‑oriented and process‑driven, with a strong focus on structuring decisions carefully and intentionally. I simplify complex financial situations into clear, practical frameworks, and I am always available as a sounding board across a client’s entire balance sheet. My approach is calm, measured, and long‑term, helping clients make confident decisions through complexity and uncertainty.

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Lisa Kaplan

Associate Director

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Financial Accounting. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a member of the Financial Planning Institute. In addition, she holds the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®) designation awarded by the CFA Institute. Prior to joining Sterling Private Wealth, Lisa began her career at Investec Private Bank and later served as a Financial Advisor at an independent wealth management firm, which was subsequently acquired by PSG Wealth. Lisa is committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships with her clients, delivering strategic financial guidance that fosters clarity, confidence, and enduring financial success. Lisa is driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in her clients’ financial lives. Outside of her professional life, Lisa enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, exploring her love of cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

‘What we think is what we become!’

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