PSG celebrates unity, top advisers and offices

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PSG held its annual conference in May. This years event was entirely virtual, and although the specialism sphere at Sun City, where the event is usually hosted, is difficult to replicate online, there can be little doubt that a digital conference also brings some unique advantages.

PSG used the opportunity to include more staff attendees and had greater access to high-profile international speakers due to the reduced travel (and time) demand. The 2021 theme was Unity in Opportunity, highlighting what is possible when we work hard together. Some key highlights of this year’s conference included US economist at the Brookings Institution and former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, Dr. Ben Bernanke, who shared his insights on global economics.

Other speakers included Irish economist David McWilliams, futurist Graeme Codrington, Caroline da Silva (formerly from the FSCA), and agri-preneur Mbali Nwoko who shared how to properly manage a growing farm. The session also featured a panel discussion by international fund managers hosted by broadcasting personality Bronwyn Nielsen. The digital format also allowed for more product provider participation, sharing thoughts, trends and triumphs with both their Wealth and Insure adviser networks. The conference marked a great year for PSG overall.

SURVIVING AND THRIVING

“It has always amazed me what we can achieve – against all the odds – when we work together, and this year has been no different. Had I told you last year that PSG would be stronger, better and smarter in a year’s time, you would have thought we were being naively optimistic. However, a year on, that is exactly what we have seen,” remarked Francois Gouws, PSG Konsult CEO who opened the conference this year. PSG is immensely proud of its top advisers and offices, and all that has been possible despite the constraints of living during a pandemic.

PSG’S ANNUAL AWARDS RECOGNISE ADVISERS’ SUCCESSES

PSG typically awards its winners at the annual conference gala evening in the Superbowl at Sun City, but this has not been possible for the last two years due to the pandemic. However, the firm invested great effort in ensuring this year’s digital event was memorable to nominees, award recipients and spectators. PSG is pleased to announce that 420 financial advisers are part of their Millionaires club as they have each generated over R1 million gross revenue in the past financial year. PSG’s Gold club qualifiers are the financial advisers with more than R5 million in gross revenue over the past financial year, which has grown to 74 advisers. There are 58 advisers who have qualified in PSG’s Platinum club, who have achieved over R10 million in gross revenue over the past financial year. PSG is immensely proud of these achievements despite the challenging business conditions we have seen over the past year.

PSG’S TOP OFFICES AND ADVISERS FOR THE 2020/2021 YEAR

PSG’s annual awards encourage healthy competition among it’s network and this year sees several winners receiving an award for the first time, along with some repeat nominees and winners, proving PSG’s strength and resilience. While profitability plays a role in the award selection, the extent to which advisers embrace the trusted PSG processes and live it’s values are also key considerations. These awards are given to top performing offices and individual advisers in various categories.