The WellsFaber Podcast

Inflation might be sitting at seemingly benign headline levels, but in the real world, it’s still biting hard. That disconnect is exactly what this episode tackles. The Finance Ghost sits down with Mike Moore (WellsFaber) and Rupert Hare (Prescient) to unpack why clients are feeling financially squeezed despite low CPI prints. From grocery bills and electricity to medical aid and municipal rates,...

This episode dives into the realities of starting and scaling a business in South Africa, with Kevin Dolley from WellsFaber and Matt Beckett , founder of n plus 1 . We explore the challenges founders face early on - from understanding their numbers to managing compliance, overheads, outsourced specialists, and the mental load of doing everything themselves. Matt shares what he’s learned from worki...

Cheryl Steyn is an excellent example of what can happen when your life is turned upside down by a major loss event. Although in her case it was divorce, the reality is that there are many ways in which your best laid plans can be cast aside by something unexpected. With kids to think about and long-term needs to consider, Cheryl had to reinvent herself and rebuild her plan one step at a time. Mike...

Forgetfulness. Slower decision making. Confusion around things that used to be easier to understand. Are these just normal bandwidth issues in our always-on world, or could it be something deeper? Distinguishing between the normal side effects of aging and potentially deeper medical problems is the passion that drives Dr. Craige Dietrich, The Memory Doc in Cape Town. Mike Moore, Wealth Manager at...

We all know what a lifespan is, but what is a healthspan ? And why does extending it have so many benefits for not just your happiness and lifestyle, but also your financial future? Dr. Michael Mol is well-known for his work in television and media, but he is on a mission that goes well beyond that: as a medical doctor with a passion for helping people live longer and healthier lives, he delivers...