At 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?"> 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.

