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Jan van Staden
Jan van Staden
Title: Director / Portfolio Manager
Jan van Staden matriculated from Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg before pursuing a BCom in Investment Management at Rand Afrikaans University (now the University of Johannesburg). His academic journey continued with an Honours and Master’s degree in Economics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning (earning the Chartered Financial Planner designation), and a Business Sustainability Management (BSM) qualification from Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). In 2003, he also became a member of the South African Institute of Stock Brokers.
Jan began his professional career in academia, serving as a student lecturer in the Economics Division at Rand Afrikaans University for three years. He then transitioned into the financial industry, spending 19 years in various senior roles, including Senior Portfolio Manager at Standard Bank and SMK Securities, and an executive position at Barnard Jacobs Mellet (BJM). As a director at BJM, he was part of the executive team responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
Following FirstRand’s acquisition of BJM’s listed entity, Jan was appointed CEO of the Wealth and Investment Cluster for FNB Wealth. His mandate was to expand the group’s wealth and investment offerings within FirstRand. He played a pivotal role in establishing Ashburton as the investment pillar of FirstRand and served on its strategy committee. Additionally, he was a member of the FNB Wealth Segments Executive Committee, the Wealth and Investment Strategy Committee, and various management committees overseeing the division.
In 2014, Jan joined the MMI Group, where he led the restructuring of its investment business. As Head of Portfolio Management and Stockbroking, he played an integral role in refining the company’s investment strategy until 2019.
Since then, Jan has pursued a career as an independent financial advisor and entrepreneur. He is a founding partner of the iFSP Group, an independent financial services firm specializing in international investment and asset management, fiduciary and tax services, family office solutions, and wealth management.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Jan values maintaining a balanced life, focusing on family, health, and his investment principles. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he appreciates South Africa’s natural beauty and opportunities for adventure. Through his career, he remains passionate about contributing to the country’s growth and unlocking its vast potential.
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