Professional Story:

Jessica was born and raised in South Africa. In 2005, she re-located with her husband and two sons to the USA. She has been in the financial services industry for over twenty years. After graduating from the University of Pretoria with a major in Economics, she joined the Standard Bank of South Africa and spent her banking career in their corporate banking division. Due to her interest in individual financial planning, she later moved into this field. She continued her career as financial advisor in the USA where she obtained her securities and insurance licenses, as well as the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®.

Other Languages: She is fluent in Afrikaans, both writing and speaking

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Qualifications:

• B Comm degree – University of Johannesburg, South Africa
• B Comm (Hons) Economics Degree –University of Pretoria
• South African Institute of Bankers – Associate Diploma
• CHFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant)
• CDFA® (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst)
• Registered Representative, MML Investors Services, LLC
• Investment Advisor Representative of MML Investor Services, LLC

Specialties:

• Retirement Planning
• Financial Issues of Divorce
• Investment/ Portfolio Analysis and Design
• Risk Management Strategies
• Group Benefits
• Estate Planning
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
  

Personal:

• Married: Hendrik
• 2 Children
• Activities include family, traveling and music