Secure Your Financial Future
Personalised Financial Advice for Every stage of life
INVEST YOUR WEALTH FOR A BETTER FUTURE
ASSET PROTECTION
investment funds
Diversification
Retirement planning
Ethical investing
Confidentiality
Taxation
Security
Trusts
Ready to change your relationship with money?
How would you feel if you weren’t stressed out about your financial situation?
What kind of opportunities would you have if you had clarity on your financial future?
How would you live your life if you felt in total control of your finances?
Good Day, I’m Giles Maynard
I look after the needs of wealthy investors wanting to explore both local and offshore structures, markets and investment opportunities. Over the years, I’ve earned a reputation for being a highly competent and sought after investment specialist, with a unique ability to truly understand my client’s financial objectives.
With financial qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI), a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA – Cum Laude) from Trinity College, Dublin and an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town (UCT), my diverse and extensive qualifications allow me to offer real insight into, not only my clients’ financial aspirations, but also their business and livelihood.
I make use of sound financial planning strategies to deliver above average returns for my clients. I eliminate “the noise” and create holistic plans that work together, so you get the benefits of an integrated solution.
Whatever your financial dreams and goals, I will partner with you to make them a reality.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES – How I help my clients
Local and Offshore Financial Structuring
Advice on choosing the correct financial structure. Whether it be for improving tax efficiency or streamlining your business.
Local & Offshore Financial advice
Having an experienced local and offshore financial adviser is crucial in ensuring you meet your financial goals.
Saving Plans
Making sure you have enough money saved for your children’s education, daughter’s wedding, or other dreams can be challenging.
Retirement Planning
Having a clear vision of what you will require in retirement is vitally important so as to develop a plan to achieve it.
Tax Planning
Tax Planning is all about being as efficient with your tax as possible. Therefore you need to use the correct structures..
Insurance Protection
Advice and planning to lessen the financial risk from unforeseen and harmful events.
College savings Plans
Planning for and management of the tax-advantaged high school and college savings plans.
Portfolio management
I’ll carefully manage your investment portfolio in support of your financial planning goals.
Local & Offshore Investments
Discuss how to invest your funds in suitably chosen instruments.
Why GAP Maynard?
Experience
My insights are underpinned by my extensive international investing experience.
Honesty and Integrity
I act in your best interest at all times (the way it should be).
Education
Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI), a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA – Cum Laude) and an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Independent
GAP Maynard is not a mass-market firm. I provide unbiased and personalised advice for a select group of clients.
High Net Worth Specialisation
I understand your unique challenges, needs and goals.
Make Important Adjustments and protect your Financial Future
GET CLARITY ON YOUR GOALS AND FINANCIAL FUTURE
The first step is to figure out exactly what stage you’re at with your financial journey. I’ll work with you to figure this out.
FEEL CONFIDENT THAT YOU'RE MAKING PROGRESS
I’ll discuss the facts based on your goals and desires, and make realistic commitments to achieve them.
Free up TIME TO FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU
There’s so much more to your life than just financial planning and worrying about just the numbers.
Reduce your mental stress
A competent financial advisor that you trust can take a lot of this stress off your plate, allowing you to feel and be your best self.
What Some Clients Say
“As a lawyer I have a lot on my plate, so getting round to managing my personal finances has never been front of mind. In Giles I have found a hugely competent and honest wealth manager, who genuinely cares about what he does and takes a keen interest in truly understanding my financial goals. I cannot recommend Giles highly enough.”
“Giles has been instrumental in advising me on my long term investment planning. I have found his advice to be clear, informed, and provided in a professional manner, but most of all, I have appreciated that it has been honest and given in simplified and uncomplicated terminology, and not investment jargon populated with financial buzzwords. Importantly, he provides me with regular performance reports and keeps me informed of how the global and local markets impact on my investment strategy. I would highly recommended Giles as anyone’s wealth advisor. “
Director, Auditing Firm
“Giles has been instrumental in helping me re-organise my messy and poor investment decisions and has provided clear and honest advice. He is not driven by personal gain but has given me sound professional advice, both locally and now internationally.”
Contracts Manager, Energy Sector
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Giles for several years, during which he has offered great advice and service in financial planning for myself and my wife. Above all, I was impressed with Giles’ candor in laying out options to allow us to choose the best approach for our situation.”
Business Adviser, Management Consulting
“It is rare that one comes across a financial advisor, who is not only incredibly knowledgeable but who genuinely cares about his clients. Giles is sincere, patient, and will always go out of his way to help his clients with a wealth of knowledge on all local & international investment opportunities. Giles will not only explain financial matters to you in plain and simple terms, he will teach you and make sure you understand exactly what you are investing in and what your options are. He always does his absolute best to find the right solution for you, and you know that you are in safe hands and can ask any question, no matter how silly it seems. I couldn’t recommend Giles more strongly!”
Financial Manager, Golf Estate
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I provide individual investment and wealth management services for private clients and companies. I've been trusted by clients, large and small to manage, and preserve their wealth. How can I help you with yours?