Ettienne Vorster

Ettienne Vorster

Metallurgical Engineer

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  • About me

    Investment Adviser | Passionate about Long-term Investing | Helping you be and stay a confident investor | It starts with you, your unique story | Not numbers, analyses, projections or products.

  • Education

    • Durbanville Hoërskool

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      1972 - 1975
    • Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (AHS/Affies)

      1975 - 1976
    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

      1983 - 1990
      B.Proc. Law
    • University of Pretoria

      1979 - 1982
      B.Eng.(Metal)(cum laude)
    • University of the Free State

      2002 - 2004
      Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning

      Asset Types and Investment Planning; Personal Risk Management

  • Experience

    • Uranium Enrichment Corporation (UCOR)

      Feb 1983 - Dec 1989
      Metallurgical Engineer

      My work career started at UCOR, near the Hartbeespoort Dam outside Pretoria. In the era when South Africa enriched its own Uranium. Mainly consulting. My focus was on physical metallurgy. Specifically manufacturing processes. Including welding, forging, casting, rolling, heat treatment and investigations. While at UCOR I became involved with patents. Studied law part time.

    • Hahn & Hahn

      Jan 1990 - Aug 1996
      Attorney

      I patented inventions, both in South Africa and foreign countries. To protect the rights of my clients. Was inspiring and eye-opening to experience their solutions.

    • Sanlam

      Sept 1996 - Dec 2000
      Financial Adviser

      A whole new career experience started at Sanlam. In the financial services industry. Practised as a general financial adviser advising professional and business clients. Although an enriching experience, there were restrictions regarding my business ideas and products. I took the leap, became a representative of Accredinet where I am independent and sole owner of my business. Learn more at:https://ettiennevorster.co.za

    • Accredinet Financial Solutions

      Mar 2001 - now
      Independent Investment Adviser

      Accredinet is the “Home of the independent financial adviser.” Opened its doors in 1999. Accredinet is a subsidiary of the Fourth Dimension Financial Services Group, an independent financial services company. Within Accredinet I am the sole owner of my business. My focus is long-term investing. I help clients be and stay confident long-term investors. So they stay invested to achieve their goals. I’m a representative of Accredinet Financial Solutions (Pty) Ltd.Accredinet is an authorised financial services provider FSP8933. Learn more at:https://ettiennevorster.co.za Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • What’s Your Big Idea?

      Coursera
      Nov 2014
    • The Art of Dividend Investing

      Udemy
      Nov 2022
    • The Art of Value Investing

      Udemy
      Nov 2022
    • Value Investing, Taught by Six Superinvestors

      Udemy
      Oct 2019
    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses

      Coursera
      May 2015
    • Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Coursera
      Aug 2016
    • Foundations of Business Strategy

      Coursera
      Aug 2014
    • RPE (Registered Persons Exams)(Equities)

      South African Institute of Financial Markets
      Feb 2003
    • Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa (non-practicing)

      Law Society of South Africa
      Dec 1993
    • RE5: Representatives

      Financial Services Board
      May 2012