Our Professional Team

Any business is only as good as its people.

At Naviganti Financial Planning, value is placed on investing in those people who have been chosen to be part of this integrated team. Development of professional and academic competency is encouraged by participation in ongoing formal study courses.

At the heart of a successful team must be a commitment to a common vision of what is expected to be achieved, both as a business, and individually. Personal attention to professional excellence is a shared and prized quality.

CEO, Founder

Neil Cairns

(B.A) (LLB) (CFP)®

(B.A) (LLB) (CFP)®

Neil is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through the Financial Planning Institute and holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning through the University of the Free State. Neil is also an Admitted Attorney, holding an LLB qualification through the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Neil has been in the Financial Planning Industry since 1998, and is a representative Adviser in, and Key Individual of Naviganti Financial Planning Pty (Ltd) since 2002.

Director

Byron Heathcote

(BCom) (PGDip FinPlan) (CFP)®

(BCom) (PGDip FinPlan) (CFP)®

Byron is qualified as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through the Financial Planning institute and holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning through the University of the Free State, as well as a B.Com Degree. Byron has been in the Financial Planning Industry since 2016, and is a representative Adviser and Head of Advice inas well as Key Individual of Naviganti Financial Planning Pty (Ltd).

Director

Monique Smit

(HIGH CERT FINANCIAL PLANNING) (DIP ACCOUNTING)

(HIGH CERT FINANCIAL PLANNING) (DIP ACCOUNTING)

Monique holds a Diploma in Accounting from Oxbridge Academy and is working towards obtaining her B.Com Compliance and Risk management degree through Milpark Education. Monique has multiple years’ experience in the Financial Planning Industry and is the Head of Compliance & Business Operations at Naviganti Financial Planning Pty (Ltd).

Adviser

Kim Lewis

(B.A.) (ADVPGDIP FINANCIAL PLANNING) (CFP)®

(B.A.) (ADVPGDIP FINANCIAL PLANNING) (CFP)®

Kim is qualified as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through the Financial Planning Institute and holds an Advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Estate Planning and Risk Management through the University of the Free State. Kim has been in the Financial Planning Industry since 2007, and is a representative Adviser in, and Head of Admin at Naviganti Financial Planning Pty (Ltd).

Para-Planner

Andrea Payne

(ADVCERT FINANCIAL PLANNING)

(ADVCERT FINANCIAL PLANNING)

Andrea has completed her NQF6 Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning through Milpark Education. Andrea joined Naviganti in 2014 and is a Para-Planner.

Para-Planner

Thembi Dimba

(BCOM PPM)

(BCOM PPM)

Thembi is working towards completing her BCom in Public Procurement Management through UNISA. Thembi joined Naviganti in 2023 and is currently a Para-Planner.

Para-Planner

James Viljoen

(BCOM IA), (HIGHCERT INVT. MGMT. & AN.)

(BCOM IA), (HIGHCERT INVT. MGMT. & AN.)

James has completed his NQF6 Certificate through Milpark Education and is working towards obtaining his CPF designation. James joined Naviganti in 2025 and is currently working toward becoming a Para-Planner.

Admin Supervisor

Lize-Marie Muller

NQF5 CERTIFICATE - FINANCIAL PLANNING

Lize-Marie has completed her NQF5 Certificate in Financial Planning through Milpark Education. Lize-Marie joined Naviganti in 2021 and Co-leads the Administration Team.

Financial Administration

Shenley Cairns

(B.A.)

(B.A.)

Shenley has been part of the Naviganti team since inception and is focused exclusively on the Financial Administration of the business.

Administrator

Chantel Scott

Chantel has multiple years’ experience in the industry. Chantel joined Naviganti in 2023 as part of the Administration team.

Administrator

Trent Cairns

(BAPPSOCSCI PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING)

(BAPPSOCSCI PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING)

Trent has joined Naviganti as part of the Administration Team.

Administrator

Natasha Brazao-Jackson

(BCOM MKTG MGMT), (CERT. BOOKKEEPING)

(BCOM MKTG MGMT), (CERT. BOOKKEEPING)

Natasha is working towards completing her NQF5 Certificate in Financial Planning through Milpark Education. Natasha joined Naviganti in 2024 and is part of the Administration team.

Office Support

Cynthia Ntombela

Cynthia joined Naviganti in 2021 as the office assistant. Cynthia is also responsible for ensuring that staff and clients are well taken care of.

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