ABOUT MAPHEQ

Rendering superior quality services to both new and existing clients

MapheQ Financial Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a proudly Level 1 empowerment contributor company in terms of the DTI Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment.
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We are a boutique financial services provider (FSP), licensed with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and offer specialist financial advisory services to individuals and SMMEs. The company is founded on establishing and maintaining superior client relationships, which we at MapheQ refer to as alliances, and unparalleled service delivery.

Our team is able to tailor financial solutions that enhance your portfolios, thus ensuring personal and corporate sustainability. The company pursues a vision of clients who clearly understand the financial solutions that we design for them and demystify financial planning to create greater ownership and accountability for the plans, while remaining financially sustainable.

Through all this, MapheQ aims to be a socially and environmentally responsible business that creates and supports programmes that build the financial knowledge of South Africans. We want to develop more astute investors and contribute to financially stable households.

Fundamentally, MapheQ is driven by providing relevant and ethical financial advice to all new and existing clients in order to grow their financial acumen. In all business actions we focus on ways to give back to our surrounding communities in ways that are meaningful to them.

OUR TEAM

Mathabe (Matt) Mlilo

Director - Head of Corporate Financial Planning

About Matt

Matt started his career in banking (Standard Bank) and was recruited to make the transition to the insurance industry where he was an award winning product specialist for South Africa’s largest insurers (Liberty Life and Discovery).

After serving financial advisors since 2005, in 2011 he stepped into the world of financial advisory and spent 3 years working as a representative in 2 FSPS to grow and gain experience in his new role.

In 2014, Matt partnered with his wife, Phelela to establish Mapheq Financial Solutions, in which he acts as the key Individual. He is passionate about seeing his clients thrive financially and enable individuals and corporate clients   to enjoy financial freedom.

Zizo Jela

Head of Personal Financial Planning

About Zizo

Zizo Jela is a Financial Advisor at MapheQ Financial Solutions. A career that began in 2007 at Liberty Life.

She has a background in BCom through Wits University. Also, a Qualified Estate Planner through UFS.

At MapheQ Financial Solutions, Zizo heads up the Personal Financial Planning department. She is amongst the leading financial planners in the industry, having won multiple awards.

Lwazi Dekeda

Head of Estate Planning

About Lwazi

I am an admitted and practising Attorney, Notary & Conveyancer, in good standing with the Legal Practise Council. I began my legal career as a candidate attorney at Marshall & Kaplan Inc, which merged to become Bax Kaplan Mbandazayo Inc (BKM). I practised at BKM, Yazbeks Attorneys and Abdo & Abdo Attorneys, as a Professional Assistant between the years 2002 - 2005. In March 2007 I became a Partner at Abdo & Abdo Attorneys, where I practised until March 2017, when I resigned.

In January 2019 I joined NSL Inc, as a practising part-time Consultant Attorney, Notary & Conveyancer. I joined forces with Mapheq Financial Solutions to start Mapheq Estate Planning (Pty) Ltd in October 2020. I am a shareholder and Managing Director of the entity.

In May 2021 I established Lwazi Dekeda Inc, a private practice focusing on Property Transfers, Marriage Contracts, Business Law, Litigation & Legal Advice.

I hold a four year Bachelor of Laws Degree from the former University of Transkei and a post-graduate
certicate in Income Tax Law from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. I was appointed, by the Minister of Finance, to the panel of Chairpersons of the S.A.R.S Tax Board, where I served for two 5yr terms between 2008 - 2013 & 2013 - 2018.

I am an ordained pastor, marriage officer and a published author with a keen interest in public speaking.

Wendy Mbalo

Business development manager

About Wendy

Wendy Mbalo is a distinguished interior designer with over two decades of experience, renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities. Her career highlights include roles at prestigious firms such as Bakos Brothers and Opulent Designs.

In 2018, Wendy founded Umoya Wami, an innovative platform offering Public Speaking and MINDFULLNESS Leadership Retreats.
Rooted in African scientific principles, Umoya Wami provides holistic leadership programs aligned with all 12 seasons of the year, fostering personal and professional growth.

Beyond design, Wendy serves as the Chairperson of the Zindzi Mandela Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to societal impact and community empowerment. Her journey is defined by a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Greenside Design Centre and a passion for integrating creativity with leadership development.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer professional advice on a variety of financial services

CORPORATE FINANCIAL PLANNING

 

This is our core offering which provides our corporate clients with the best solutions for employee benefits such as retirement funds and risk (Pension and Provident Funds), keyman solutions, buy & sell agreements, and medical aids to give their employees security and the incentives needed to retain them.

BUSINESS FUNDING PACKAGING & CONSULTING

This department offers an additional service to corporate clients who wish to apply for funding and assists with packaging business plans, financial projections and positions the transaction to potential funders to ensure successful applications.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING – RISK, RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT

Our individual client base is growing steadily due to our very successful ‘house view’ planning strategy which paints a holistic financial planning picture and enables us to tailor a plan which suits each client’s current needs. This is a foundational approach which aims to progressively move the client to greater financial awareness and freedom.

SHORT-TERM INSURANCE OFFERING

Personal Lines

Offering you a comprehensive bag of products to protect the replaceable items in your life, these products include house (all three types), vehicles and personal liability insurance products. The insurance industry is constantly looking for ways to help people cover the risk that’s unique to them, which is why you’ll find a lot of different products in the short term insurance industry.

Commercial Lines

Commercial lines works different to personal lines. With personal lines contents cover, it covers perils like fire, wind, water, hail, lightning as well as theft, theft of washing and other included perils. With Commercial insurance the insured needs to buy fire and allied perils cover, and then buy theft, money, goods, in the open cover separately.

TRAINING & WELLNESS

BRING A NEW LEVEL OF VITALITY TO YOUR BUSINESS

We have a unique training division that is highly beneficial for both established and emerging business. We offer wellness days, training events (information sessions with fund managers on investments and other industry experts) and bespoke programs. Chat to us today and find out how we can help you.

WELLNESS

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EVENTS

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SKILLS AUDIT

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BESPOKE PROGRAMS

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TESTIMONIALS

Hear what our clients have to say

MapheQ Financial Solutions has met and surpassed our expectation in the different financial service portfolios rendered to the Eastern Cape Gambling Board. They have a proactive approach that is in line with current market trends and are always available to provide updates, answer questions and explain the various financial options.   The integrity, professionalism and skill of the organization’s employees is invaluable.  I would highly recommend MapheQ Financial Solutions to any individual or organization in need of financial services.

Nomandla Ntoyakhe

HR Manager | Eastern Cape Gambling Board

MapheQ Financial Solutions to us as Border Cricket has been the bridge in assisting in the financial wellness of our employees and all their psychological needs. We regard MapheQ as our friend that looks after us and our family’s needs. The humble and generosity shown to us by your employees when we need assistance is a bonus. For that we say thank you…

Lusindiso Mahlala

Border Cricket

From the day I started working with MapheQ Financial Solutions I have never regretted it, the staff members can tell you. MapheQ made my life so much easier as the HR Manager. They are always there to assist in claiming of staff benefits, staff information sessions and billing processes. They know what they are doing and their turnaround time is quick. Treating clients with the utmost respect and dignity is part of their core value. I will always choose them even for my personal financial solutions.

Nokuthula Majali

Deputy Principal Corporate Services, EThekwini TVET College

Business Fit has worked with MapheQ Financial Solutions for a number of years.. and we feel that MapheQ has huge potential in the Financial Services Sector.  We are expecting great things from Matt and his team.

David White

CEO of Business fit

I have been a client of MapheQ Financial Solutions for three years now and since the beginning, they have given me outstanding service and excellent advice. In all the time that we have done business together, I have always felt that they put my interest first before those of their organisation and that for any client is priceless. May they continue to grow in leaps and bounds

Nontsha Tladi

LGA Quantity Surveyors

MapheQ Financial Solutions is one of the best brokerage firms we have had the pleasure to work with at Coastal KZN TVET College. Their service is efficient and professional. We have a good working relationship with them and the college staff is happy with their excellent service.

Bheki Yaka

KZN TVET College

I must say that switching over to MapheQ Financial Services has been one of the best decisions I have made for myself and my family. My dealings with Mathabe and his team have been on an extremely professional level. They took due care to understand my financial situation and recommended the financial products that will ensure that I am able to look after my family long after I am gone. They managed to introduce me to lifestyle products that help me sustain a healthy lifestyle. Their annual reviews have given me peace of mind that I am on track with my savings plans. I have recommended many of my friends and associates to experience their service. I would definitely recommend MapheQ as an outstanding financial services provider.

Zukile Mbete

MapheQ Financial Services has met and surpassed my expectation.  Matt Mlilo took the time to really get to know me as a client, which gave me the confidence that my financial goals would be met. Matt and the team are always available to answer questions and explain options within my portfolio. I feel that they truly care about needs for my family, my finances and my future.  I highly  recommend MapheQ Financial Solutions to anyone who wishes to feel financially secure and to those who want to learn how to reach financial goals through wise investment, committed saving and staying out of bad debt.

Kim Foxon

Matt and his team were a great help in assisting my husband and I to get our Finances in order and finally start saving for all those unforeseen expenses. We now feel comfortable knowing that we are covered where we need to be. They made things easy to understand and also gave us all the available options to look at with expert advice which allowed us to choose what suited our needs best. Thanks Matt and team for the excellent service!

Michelle Frick

HR Manager: Eskom

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