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Foster Wealth Awarded FPI Approved Professional Practice™ Accreditation
Johannesburg, 6 August 2026 – The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is pleased to welcome and congratulate Foster Wealth on its approval as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™. This prestigious certification confirms that Foster Wealth has met FPI’s rigorous standards for excellence in financial planning, joining an elite group of nearly 23 FPI Approved Professional Practices across South Africa. “We are delighted to welcome the team at Foster Wealth to the FPI Approved Professional Practice community,” says Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO of the FPI.
To earn this distinguished status, Foster Wealth demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of the financial planning profession, including:
- Core Business Focus: A clear focus on delivering comprehensive financial planning services.
- Adherence to the FPI Practice Standards: A systematic, client-first approach to every financial planning engagement.
- Fiduciary Responsibility: A clear commitment to acting in clients’ best interests.
- Documented Financial Planning Philosophy: Transparent investment strategies that are accessible and clearly communicated to clients.
- Quality Assurance: Robust quality-control measures that support consistent service excellence.
- Professional Members: A team in which at least 50% of financial advisers are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals, with additional team members working towards FPI-recognised designations.
- Ethical Standards: Commitment to the FPI Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, ensuring integrity and professionalism in every client interaction.
Bezuidenhout concludes: “This achievement reflects Foster Wealth’s commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality financial planning services. By attaining FPI Approved Professional Practice™ certification, Foster Wealth distinguishes itself as a leader in the financial planning community and sets a strong example for the profession.”
“Foster Wealth is a well-established, independent financial planning practice based in the Western Cape. We are proud to have been awarded FPI Approved Professional Practice™ accreditation, which recognises our commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, governance and client care,” says Director Thomas Foster, CFP®.
“Our clients value trusted, long-term relationships built on personalised advice, objective guidance and ongoing support at every stage of their financial journey.
Our entire team is committed to continuous learning and professional development. Through regular training and industry education, we keep our knowledge current and consistently meet the standards set by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA),” concludes Thomas.
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Empowering people to build better futures through trusted professional financial planning and advice. FPI Vision 2030
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About The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa NPC (FPI) is the only professional body in South Africa authorised to offer the FSA®, RFP® and internationally FPSB-recognised CFP® professional designations. As a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)-registered professional body, FPI ensures that its professional designations are listed on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD), affirming its commitment to educational and professional excellence. FPI is also approved by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a Recognised Controlling Body (RCB), further underscoring its role in upholding high standards within the financial planning profession.
For more information on obtaining a professional designation or learning about the benefits of FPI membership, please contact businessdevelopment@fpi.co.za or call +27 (11) 470 6000.
For more information about the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, visit www.fpi.co.za.
