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At Fairtree, it’s personal

We believe in the power of real relationships, seeing beyond the numbers to invest in what truly matters – people. At Fairtree, it’s personal. Our clients aren’t just figures on a spreadsheet; but partners in a shared journey. Every decision we make is guided by our core values, ensuring we drive financial outcomes and nurture relationships, dreams, and aspirations.

Our approach goes beyond financial markets. We are committed to building trust, fostering understanding, and cultivating lasting partnerships. With an accessible and approachable team, we offer support and guidance at every stage.

We are deeply grateful for everyone’s involvement and for being a vital part of our journey to cultivate meaningful relationships. Your contribution is invaluable, and together, we are not just creating financial success but fostering partnerships that stand the test of time, leaving a lasting impact across generations.

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Margaux de Klerk

Senior Client Relationship Manager

Herman Sandrock

Group Head: Distribution

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Margaux De Klerk

Senior Client Relationship Manager

Margaux joined Fairtree in December 2023 as a Client Relationship Manager in
the Distribution team. She previously worked at Stonehage Fleming, assisting clients with a broad range of financial matters. Margaux holds a Bachelor of Accounting
degree from the University of Stellenbosch and a postgraduate degree in Accounting from the University of South Africa. She is also accredited by SAICA and holds the AGA(SA) designation.

Herman Sandrock

Group Head: Distribution

Herman joined Fairtree in 2015 and is currently the head of Distribution. He started his career as a pension and investment consultant before moving to Sanlam Life’s Specialist Solutions team. In 2005, Herman moved to the UK to develop a product strategy for the newly acquired Sanlam business in the UK. He held various executive roles, including head of Sales and Marketing and executive director of Sanlam Private Wealth. Herman returned to SA at the end of 2013 and joined Sanlam Glacier to explore several strategic initiatives, including reviewing Glacier International’s administration strategy and the impact of SA’s retirement reform. Herman holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Mathematics from the University of Stellenbosch and is a qualified actuary.

Ryan Jamieson

Ryan Jamieson

Head: Retail Sales (North & KZN)​

Ryan joined Fairtree in 2016 and is the head of Retail Sales. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Momentum in 1998, where he held various roles, such as investment marketing, sales and distribution, over 15 years. In addition, he led the national team of Investment Specialists at Momentum and served on Group Investment Committees. Ryan then joined Investec, where he continued to be involved in the sales, marketing and distribution of the Investec fund range. He returned to Momentum as head of Wealth Management, where he was responsible for the full integration of the investment philosophy, house views, fund solutions and wealth management proposition. 

Grethe Fourie

Business Development Manager

Grethe joined Fairtree in 2025 as a Business Development Manager in the Distribution team. She focuses on cultivating strong, long-term relationships with financial advisers and identifying opportunities for meaningful growth. Prior to joining Fairtree, Grethe spent eight years at PPS, where she held several leadership roles, including Regional Sales Manager, Regional Specialist Support Manager, and ultimately National Manager of PPS Wealth Advisory. In her most recent role, she led the Wealth Advisory team nationally, overseeing strategy, operations, reporting, and key stakeholder relationships. She also served as a Key Individual on the FSP licence and chaired the Best Practice Committee. Earlier in her career, she worked as a financial adviser for seven years. She is passionate about empowering women in finance and previously led the Women in Finance initiative at PPS. Grethe holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from Stellenbosch University and is a Certified Financial Planner® professional.

Stephan Venter

Investment Specialist

Stephan joined Fairtree in 2025 as an investment specialist in the Distribution team. He began his career at Deloitte in 2006 as an accountant. He then joined Discovery Invest as an Investment Specialist, before moving to Sanlam Investments, where he spent nine years as a portfolio manager. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of Pretoria, an Honours degree and CTA in Accounting from the University of South Africa, and an Honours degree in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management from the University of Cape Town.

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