Being a husband, wife and parent, one of the biggest concerns will always be that of the family’s financial well-being when a parent passes away, becomes permanently ill or disabled. For over 15 years, Amanda and her team have professionally addressed these concerns of our family by assisting us with financial planning which suits all of our requirements, such as life cover, illness and disability cover, income protection, as well as eduction protection for our children. Through the years, Amanda has truly become part of our family and she is always just a phone call away in order to assist us. As parents, we really do feel completely at ease, that through Amanda, our family is financially covered for any eventuality

There are few things worse than having a heart attack on your birthday, trust me I know. You always think you will be prepared when a crisis hits you, but in the moment, all rational thoughts evade you and all you think of are loved ones and being able to see them again, do things with them you still have not done. You go into a mode of "I need to survive this", you think of nothing else.

When later on you get the all clear from the doctors and you realise you survived, you are so happy and you enjoy life to its fullest, put the whole saga behind you, and almost try to forget about it happening. Then you have a chat with your broker Amanda (who has become a friend, not just a broker), and she starts the process of claiming from your life cover policy. She turns into your "rational thoughts" knowing what to do and how to get it done. She took care of everything, stayed in constant contact throughout the whole process and kept her finger on the pulse so to speak.

My life cover paid out and it was all thanks to my friend and broker Amanda from Prophinvest. Amanda and her team guided me through the process, step by step. With Amanda's help, I was also able to invest my money safely and securely to ensure the financial security of my family. Thanks Amanda and your truly great team. You have a client for life!

There is nothing that stops you in your tracks then getting a call at work whilst you busy running around, attending meetings and trying to beat deadlines so you can get home and celebrate your husbands birthday and the voice on the end of the line says “I’ve had a heart attack and am being transferred to ICU at Olivedale in an ambulance” the panic that goes through you mind. I cannot even explain in words.

How serious is it? Is he going to make it? Will I get to the hospital on time? How do I tell his mother? All you want is for our precious husband to make it.

The last thing you care about is money but when, in a casual conversation with your broker, Amanda from Prophinvest enquires how the family is doing and you mention your husband had a heart attack on his birthday.

Amanda the broker took over. She made the calls, filled in the forms and applied the necessary pressure where it was needs. Amanda even got the insurer put pressure on the cardiologist to get the paper work in order. Amanda kept us informed all the way. We almost gave up due to the red tape that we had to go through but Amanda kept us positive and kept pushing. When we got the call about the settlement amount we were totally flabbergasted and it is all due to Amanda, her team and her determination to assist her clients in anyway possible. She knew her products and knew what, when and how much we were covered for.

Thanks to her knowledge and advise we were able to take out the correct cover with the correct limits with the correct insurer so that when crisis hit we had absolutely no doubt that we would be okay.

After 38 years I retired as a Senior Manager of one of the major banks in August 2006. My daughter at the time of my retirement was a financial adviser with Stanlib and Liberty Life, and through my daughter I invested my pension and other funds with Stanlib and Liberty. When my daughter left South Africa for England in 2008 I was introduced to Ms Oosthuizen by Stanlib.

Amanda has been my financial adviser since 2008 (11 years) and her professionalism is beyond reproach. Amanda’s product knowledge and understanding of the financial needs of a retired person is to be commended. Her knowledge and experience of the financial markets extends beyond long term and short term insurance products.

Notwithstanding that we meet annually to discuss my financial portfolio, I know that Amanda will consult with me personally at any time should I require advice outside of our annual consultation.

It is due to this business relationship that I have continued to support Stanlib and Liberty.

It is difficult to find a financial adviser that that offers this business continuity. When my wife retired she received appalling service from her financial adviser. She has since moved her financial portfolio to Amanda.

I have been a long standing client with Amanda Oosthuizen.  The service, advice and professionalism I have received year on year has been exceptional. I have never experience such professionalism but with such care as Amanda and staff at Prophinvest. I will never change.

Thank you Amanda