"Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day."
– Jim Rohn -
LATEST FROM OUR BLOG
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Echo chambers and our money
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Market folklore or financial facts?
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A worldview shaped by ‘enough’
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Once bitten…
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Different is as different does
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The Snowball vs. The Avalanche
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The EI edge
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The C-word
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Calm needn’t be the focus
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Ten Rules – Part 2
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Spending with intention
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Ten Rules – Part 1
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A missing link between money and happiness
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The freedom to live life on your terms
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The gap between our income and ego
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Nudging, not judging
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All behaviour is communication
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So, why do we plan?
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Problems that seem simple at first
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From Hocus Pocus to Financial Focus
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The art of switching off
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The Baby-Steps Rule for Financial Growth
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Pause before you pay (part II)
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The Truth Fairy
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The behavioural blueprint for financial success
MEET OUR TEAM
Flagstone’s team of committed individuals work together to ensure you only receive the highest level of advice and service
BRENT COCKS
TANYA LUND
NATALIE SIMONS
GILL NELL
JULIET LUBBE
"Most people don't plan to fail, they fail to plan."
– John L Beckley -
FLAGSTONE
Independent, objective financial advice
Flagstone, an Independent Financial Services company was founded in 2007. Our commitment to our clients is to provide honest and appropriate financial advice for their individual and business circumstances. By employing the services of specialists in their field we are able to provide the highest levels of advice and service in the following areas:
FINANCIAL, LIFE & BUSINESS COACHING
Managing what you earn is often more important than how much you earn but nowhere near as important as achieving a healthy life/work balance. From understanding your personal psychology of money to identifying your “financial life” goals and aspirations, we will facilitate and assist you in creating and achieving goals that really matter, to you and your family.
HEALTHCARE
Private medical cover is an expensive piece of mind purchase that you hope you’ll never have to use. If you do need it you want to know that you are properly covered. Being Independent allows us to source the most appropriate medical and gap cover for your particular situation ensuring you’re not over paying or under insured.
PET INSURANCE
Looking after the whole family is important to us. Whether your pet is ill, injured themselves, been involved in an accident or fight, don’t let the prospect of a big vet bill prevent your best friend from getting the medical treatment they need. Our own pet insurance products DogSure & Catsure are designed to provide simple, comprehensive cover.
LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE
Do you know for sure what financial position you or your loved ones would be in if you were unable to work due to death, disability or illness? We are able to tell you exactly what your current position is, develop a plan for your unique situation and provide comparative quotes from South Africa’s top Life Insurance Underwriters. Once implemented we’ll review your circumstances regularly to ensure that your life insurances still meet your requirements.
ESTATE PLANNING
Born free, taxed at death. Passing away can be an expensive affair and a badly structured estate can leave your loved ones with far less money than you hoped. Delays in winding up an estate can also prolong the trauma already experienced by your death. We will calculate all your expected Estate Expenses (Executors fees, Estate Duty, Capital Gains Tax, Conveyancing Fees and debts) so you know what will be left for your beneficiaries. From there we can advise you how best to structure you estate to minimize expenses at death. In association with our attorneys we can redraft your Will and set up Family and Business Trusts were necessary.
BUSINESS ASSURANCE
Ever thought of going into business with your business partners spouse? What would happen if an important person in your business could no longer work? These are important considerations and should be part of every businesses Risk Management Plan. We are able to advise on and structure your Buy & Sell Agreements, Key Person Assurance and Business Contingency Cover to ensure the ongoing success of your business if tragedy strikes.
INVESTMENTS
You’ve work hard for your money and deserve to have it properly invested and looked after. With so many options to choose from (Money Market, Retirement Annuities, Unit Trusts, Endowments, Property, Stock Market etc.) where do you start? We’ve been managing and growing our clients wealth since 2001 during some of the most volatile economic periods in history. We only use South Africa’s most reputable Fund Managers and believe that the strategic allocation of your funds should deliver the desired returns while minimising risk.
"Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life."
– Steve Jobs -
Testimonials
What our clients have to say about us
"Brent is a professional financial consultant who has his clients best interests at heart , looking to save you money and give the best options to suit your personal requirements. I would highly recommend his services to any person who needs sound financial advice and wants to put their money to the best use."
Glenda Ingram
"A very worthwhile, helpful and enlightening course which I frequently recommend to my clients!" (on financial coaching)
Margueritte Steppe
"I attended a series of coaching sessions with Brent in 2009 and while I wasn't totally sure I was going to benefit much from it, it was clear how wrong I was from the first session. You won't know how much you need this until you've done it! I was impressed by how much I learnt from it, and am still applying the knowledge every day. Anyone, from business owners to employees, will seriously benefit from it... It's a pleasure to do business with Brent, and I recommend his services to everyone. I have sent a number of people to see him and they all have glowing accounts about what he did for them!"
Retha van Staaden
"I have just done your financial management course, and can honestly say the info is invaluable - some things you'd think are obvious, but you've never heard it put quite that way, and it just makes sense! Great job! Thanks for a very enlightening course!"
Janis Van Der Laan
"Flagstone has added a whole new dimension to my financial planning, enabling me to achieve goals I thought was impossible, and continues to provide valuable insight and innovation."
Anton Peters
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
- Benjamin Franklin -