Building Financial Confidence Together: The DWD Financial Planners & Sanlam Partnership

Building Financial Confidence Together: The DWD Financial Planners & Sanlam Partnership

At South Africans ask is..." title="DWD Financial Planners">DWD Financial Planners, every financial journey begins with trust. From first-time investors to families planning for retirement, our role is to simplify complex financial decisions and help clients build long-term confidence. One of the ways we strengthen that promise is through strategic partnerships with respected institutions that share our commitment to stability, transparency, and client success.

That’s why our partnership with Sanlam plays such an important role in the outcomes we deliver to our clients.

A Shared Commitment to Long-Term Security

Sanlam has been a cornerstone of South Africa’s financial services industry for over a century, trusted by generations for its focus on long-term wealth creation, risk management, and retirement solutions. By partnering with Sanlam, DWD Financial Planners is able to combine independent, personalised advice with world-class financial products that are built for sustainability and growth.

“Our advisor didn’t just sell us a product. They took the time to understand our family, our future plans, and our concerns. Knowing our solution was backed by Sanlam gave us complete peace of mind.”
DWD Client, Johannesburg South

This partnership allows us to focus on what matters most: people, not products.

Turning Financial Plans Into Real-Life Success Stories

Through Sanlam’s comprehensive suite of solutions, DWD clients gain access to retirement annuities, preservation funds, living annuities, risk cover, and investment options that are designed to adapt as life changes. Whether a client is changing jobs, planning for retirement, protecting their family, or structuring an estate, the combination of DWD’s hands-on advice and Sanlam’s robust product offering ensures continuity and confidence at every stage.

For many clients, this means:

  • Smoother transitions when changing employment
  • Greater clarity around retirement income planning
  • Tax-efficient investment growth
  • Reliable life and disability cover when it matters most

Each success story reflects a collaborative effort—careful planning, expert guidance, and dependable financial solutions working together.

Personal Advice, Backed by Institutional Strength

What sets this partnership apart is balance. DWD Financial Planners remains fully independent in its advice, tailoring each strategy to a client’s unique goals and circumstances. Sanlam provides the scale, financial strength, and proven track record that supports those strategies over the long term.

This approach ensures clients are never treated as numbers. Instead, they receive:

  • Personalised financial roadmaps
  • Ongoing reviews as life evolves
  • Transparent guidance rooted in trust
  • Solutions built for both growth and protection

Looking Ahead: Confidence for the Long Term

Financial success isn’t about quick wins—it’s about building resilience over time. The partnership between DWD Financial Planners and Sanlam is designed to do exactly that: help individuals, families, and businesses move forward with clarity and confidence, knowing their future is supported by both expert advice and trusted financial solutions.

If you’re planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or protecting what matters most, DWD Financial Planners is here to guide you—every step of the way.

Plan Today.

Prosper Tomorrow.
Explore Our Services

Financial Calculators

Find out if you are on track for retirement — and how much more you need to save. Powered by 8% p.a. growth assumptions. Estimates only; speak to DWD for a personalised projection.

Calculate exactly how much life cover your family needs if something happens to you — including income replacement, debt clearance, and education funding.

Estimate how much SARS tax you will pay on your pension or provident lump sum using the official 2024/25 retirement fund tax tables. For amounts above R3 million, contact DWD directly.

Answer 10 quick yes/no questions to identify gaps in your estate plan — and get personalised recommendations from DWD's estate planning specialists.

35
Include RA, pension/provident fund, and other long-term investments.
Include employer and employee contributions to pension, provident, and RA.

Projected Savings at Retirement

R 0
Readiness Analysis Fair
Years to retirement 25 years
Retirement income target R 0
Monthly income in retirement R 0
Funding gap / surplus
Additional monthly needed

Get a personalised retirement plan from DWD's independent advisors — no obligation, no cost.

2
Include a spouse/partner, children, and any other people dependent on your income.
Include home loan, vehicle finance, credit cards, and personal loans.
Include employer group life, personal policies, and funeral cover.

Total Life Cover Recommended

R 0
Cover Breakdown Underinsured
Income replacement (10× annual) R 0
Debt clearance R 0
Education fund for dependents R 0
Estate & executor costs (est.) R 50,000
Less: existing cover R 0
Cover gap / surplus
Est. monthly premium range
Recommended product type

Get an exact life cover quote from DWD — we compare multiple providers to find you the best value.

R 500,000
Slide to select your lump sum amount up to R3 million. Contact DWD for larger amounts.
Retirement and retrenchment attract a more favourable tax rate with a higher tax-free threshold.
SARS aggregates all lifetime retirement fund withdrawals when applying the tax tables. This reduces the tax-free portion available.
SARS 2024/25 Tax Tables Applied This estimator uses the official SARS retirement fund lump sum tax tables. Tax on retirement/retrenchment: R0–R550,000 @ 0%, R550,001–R770,000 @ 18%, R770,001–R1,155,000 @ 27%, above R1,155,000 @ 36%. Speak to DWD for a precise calculation based on your full retirement history.

Estimated Net Payout (after tax)

R 500,000
Tax Breakdown 0% rate
Gross lump sum R 500,000
Tax-free portion R 500,000
SARS tax payable R 0
Net payout R 500,000
Effective tax rate 0.0%
Marginal tax rate (top bracket) 0%

DWD can help you structure your retirement lump sum to minimise SARS tax — including preservation fund strategies.

Your progress 0 of 10 answered

1. Do you have a valid, signed will that has been updated in the last 5 years?

2. Are your beneficiary nominations up to date on all policies and retirement funds?

3. Have you nominated an executor in your will to administer your estate?

4. Do you have life cover sufficient to cover estate duties, executor fees, and outstanding debts?

5. Have you considered the estate duty implications on your assets? (Estate duty applies above R3.5 million at 20%.)

6. If you have minor children, have you nominated a legal guardian in your will?

7. Have you considered a testamentary trust to protect assets left to minor or vulnerable beneficiaries?

8. Do you have a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or endowment policy as part of your wealth strategy?

9. Is a trusted family member aware of the location of your will, policies, and important financial documents?

10. Have you reviewed your estate plan with a qualified financial planner in the last 3 years?

/ 10
Answer to see your score

Answer all 10 questions to get your personalised estate planning readiness rating and a list of gaps DWD can help you address.

Gaps identified — DWD recommends:

Complete all 10 questions to unlock your free estate planning assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of DWD partnering with Sanlam?
The partnership combines DWD’s personalised financial advice with Sanlam’s trusted, long-term financial solutions for greater client confidence.
Does DWD Financial Planners remain independent when using Sanlam products?
Yes, DWD provides independent advice and selects solutions based on each client’s unique needs and goals.
Which Sanlam solutions are commonly used by DWD clients?
Retirement annuities, preservation funds, living annuities, investments, and life and disability cover.
Who can benefit from this partnership?
Individuals, families, business owners, and employers seeking long-term financial security and professional guidance.
How do I start planning with DWD Financial Planners?
You can contact DWD directly to schedule a consultation and discuss your financial goals in detail.