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Marisa van Tonder
Business Name:
Discovery Financial Consultants - DFC Reef
Business Description:
I am a Certified Financial Planner with more than 26 years experience in the financial services industry. My career began at Liberty Life, where I spent a decade building a strong foundation in client-focused financial advice. For the past 16+ years, I have been proudly associated with Discovery, helping individuals and businesses make confident, informed financial decisions. I provide comprehensive financial planning solutions, including: • Risk Cover: Life, disability, severe illness, income protection, and global education benefits • Investments: Local and offshore investment strategies tailored to long-term goals • Short-Term Insurance: Personal lines cover for buildings, vehicles, household contents, and portable possessions • Medical Aid & Wellness: Discovery Health and Vitality • Banking: Assistance with opening and managing Discovery Bank accounts, assistance with Discovery home loans and personal loans • Corporate Solutions: Group risk schemes, provident funds, and business assurance (contingent liability, key person, and partnership cover) • Gap Cover: Discovery Gap Cover for enhanced medical protection • Holistic Planning: Retirement planning, risk planning, wealth creation, and estate planning My philosophy is simple: every client deserves to be treated like family. I am committed to offering honest, personalised advice and always acting in my clients’ best interests. What truly sets me apart is the level of service I provide — consistent, attentive, and deeply rooted in long-term relationships.
How Business Creates Value:
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. Every product in our ecosystem is designed with this purpose at its centre, with the Vitality wellness programme forming the foundation on which all our solutions are built. This integrated approach allows us to offer benefits that are truly unique in the South African market. Innovative, Market‑Leading Benefits Supported by Discovery’s full range of integrated products, our clients enjoy access to exceptional, industry‑leading features, including: Severe Illness Benefit – Lifetime Plus 200% - Pays up to 200% of the sum assured per claim - Full cover reinstates 14 days after each claim, enabling multiple claims - Includes early cancer, cancer relapse, and acute multiple organ failure benefits Capital Disability – Lifetime 300% - Pays up to 300% of the sum assured - Provides additional pay outs when advanced medical technology is required, such as artificial limbs, heart devices, e‑sight, e‑hearing, and other assistive technologies Integrated Life Cover Clients with Discovery Health, Vitality and/or Discovery Bank can benefit from: - Upfront premium discounts - Paybacks of up to 90% on their total risk premium through integration - Exclusive Investment Offering via our Discovery Retirement optimizer where clients qualify for additional benefits, just by having a qualifying risk policy - Discovery offers the only recurring dollar endowment in South Africa, giving clients a unique opportunity to invest consistently in a hard currency A Holistic, Integrated Approach Discovery’s model rewards healthy behaviour, reduces long‑term risk, and enhances financial protection. By integrating health, insurance, banking, and wellness, we deliver unmatched value and long‑term benefits that support clients throughout every stage of life.
How Member Creates Value:
I have been actively involved in professional networking for more than 24 years, during which I’ve built strong relationships and gained extensive insight into what makes networking both natural and effective. I enjoy sharing this experience with fellow members and helping them develop the skills and confidence to become authentic, successful networkers. Over the years, I’ve built a substantial client base and a wide social circle, which provides a strong foundation for generating quality referrals for my fellow members. I am committed to contributing meaningfully to the group and supporting others in growing their businesses through trusted connections.

What I do - services I assist clients with

Long‑Term Insurance (Risk Cover) Comprehensive protection solutions including: • Life cover • Capital disability • Severe illness cover • Income protection * Global educator benefit Corporate and Business Assurance Specialised solutions for companies, partners, and directors: • Group risk cover for employees • Key person insurance • Buy‑and‑sell (partnership) insurance • Group risk cover and provident funds Short‑Term Insurance Personal lines insurance tailored to individual needs: • Motor • Household contents • Buildings • Portable possessions Medical Aid, Wellness & Gap Cover • Discovery Health • Discovery Vitality • Discovery Gap Cover Banking Solutions Assistance with opening and managing Discovery Bank products: • Transactional accounts • Credit cards and suites • Personal loans • Home loans Local and Offshore Investments A full range of investment options, including: • Lump‑sum and recurring unit trusts • Endowments • Retirement annuities • Provident funds for companies • Life and living annuities • Pension and provident preservation funds • Recurring dollar endowment — the only one of its kind in South Africa Retirement Planning Holistic retirement strategies tailored to long‑term financial goals. Estate Planning Guidance on structuring estates effectively, with access to: • Discovery Wills and Trusts • Discovery Estate Preserver

Why I do it - why I chose this career

I chose a career as a financial advisor because I am genuinely passionate about helping people and making a meaningful difference in their lives. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing clients reach the milestones they’ve worked so hard for — whether it’s retiring comfortably, achieving financial independence, or receiving the investment payout they planned for when buying a home, a car, or funding a life goal. It is equally fulfilling to know that the risk cover we put in place provides real support during life’s most challenging moments. When clients face illness, disability, or unexpected hardship, having the right protection in place eases the financial pressure and allows them to focus on what truly matters: their health and recovery. Being able to offer that peace of mind is one of the greatest privileges of my profession. This career allows me to combine my passion for people with my commitment to responsible, long‑term financial planning — and that is why I love what I do.

Contact Information

Phone
083 468 6466

Skills

  • I am very analytical
  • I pay attention to detail
  • Good listener
  • Great problem solver
  • Explaining financial concepts in a simple, relatable way
  • Analyse complex financial information
  • Identify risks and opportunities
  • Build tailored strategies aligned with clients’ goals
  • Guiding clients through important decisions
  • Building trust and long‑term relationships
  • Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
  • Help clients navigate uncertainty with confidence
  • Financial expertise and technical knowledge

Credentials

  • TEAM Member since 2025
  • Certified Financial Planner post graduate degree - obtained 2006

Interests

  • Gym
  • Going to theatre
  • Networking

Experience

  • I have been a broker for over 26 years

Languages

  • English and Afrikaans