CONTACT INFO
BUSINESS ADDRESS

1st Floor, 65 Michelle Avenue  Randhart Alberton 1449

OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Public Holidays: Closed

Call Us +1-555-555-555

ABOUT  US

The Firestone is a stone that can withstand fire and great heat. We have aligned our services to our clients as being the Firestone in the financial industry. With constant heat being introduced such as volatile financial markets, unexpected life events and the scary thought of the unknown future, we serve as the Firestone to our clients by striving in providing full proof financial planning, protection against these uncomfortable events and being resilient which the financial obstacles that presented itself.

Firestone Capital Group was established by Marcel Opperman in 2020. Marcel had the vision of providing individuals, professionals and businesses the comfort of an all-in-one service centre, that looks after all facets of any clients financial portfolio. Whether an individual or a business, we have perfectly aligned each department to offer professional and advice driven solutions. These areas include insurance, investments, accounting, tax and legal matters.


We are an independent advice-based practice, which means that advice comes first and that we are not tied to any specific product provider. This allows us to offer objective independent advice. We utilise world-class financial planning solutions that allow our excellent financial planning specialists to provide our clients with optimal solutions. This then results in providing our clients with a comprehensive range of products and services to address any potential factors impacting their finances and eliminating any biases to interfere with our advice process. This value proposition puts our clients’ needs first, by providing them with the best possible solutions that is available in the market. 


Our experience and expertise allow our clients the opportunity of making more informed decision, knowing that the best possible solutions are always being brought to the table.


When it comes to your finances, you need a partner you can trust.


WHO DO WE DEAL WITH?

We have established dedicated departments, specialising in certain client segments that we hold extensive knowledge and experience in. These include:

  • RETIREES

    These group of individuals rely heavily on effective wealth management to sustain their hard-earned life’s savings. We specialise in working with retired people to ensure that their assets are correctly positioned so that they are able to retire with peace of mind and comfortability.

  • ENTREPRENEURS

    We often come across entrepreneurs who are so focused on building their business empire, that they completely lose sight of their personal wellbeing. We believe that we offer extensive value-added services to an entrepreneur in managing the risks they are faced in their business, as well as manage their portfolio in their personal capacity. We help business owners to structure their assets effectively and help them to plan for their future. This includes helping them develop the best structure for the ownership of their assets and the development of a structured succession plan. Our skilled specialists assist these business owners in taking charge of their finances and take their business and personal life to the new heights.

  • HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS

    These individuals are normally exposed to paying very exorbitant amounts in taxes. We develop an effective strategy to minimize their tax exposure and make sure their risks are mitigated efficiently through holistic risk planning.

  • TOURISM INDUSTRY

    We love our country and the natural beauty it offers. Our tourism industry plays a vital role in our countries GDP. We have a duty to protect the industry and ensure this industry thrives for many more years to come. We work closely with various role players within the tourism industry to enforce risk management systems and provide support with their financial matters.

  • PROFESSIONALS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS

    At Firestone Capital Group, we know that time is of utmost importance to these individuals, while great service and ease of doing business are non-negotiables. Being a one-stop destination for all their financial needs provides professionals with a great sense of comfort knowing that they have a team behind them managing their financial matters, while they go out an apply their trade.

  • PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

    How many stories have we not seen in the news of highly paid athletes who went broke just a few years after their careers has ended? We have identified these professional athletes as individuals who could really benefit for our service offering and we believe that we can truly make a difference in the life of a professional athlete. While athletes focus on their craft, we make sure that they have a financial management team behind them that ensures the necessary steps are being taken to provide a sustainable life after retirement from their respective sporting background.

  • HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS & BODY CORPORATES

    Security is something that people in our country desperately need. More and more people are migrating towards more secure residential developments and estate type living, where all social and security requirements are being fully met. 


    We understand the unique and growing challenges faced by today’s Body Corporate’s, their trustees and managing agents and we have built financial solutions satisfying these needs.


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MEET THE TEAM

MARCEL OPPERMAN

FOUNDER AND CEO

Marcel founded Firestone Capital Group in 2020 and has been involved in the financial services industry in roles such as estate planner, financial planning educator and professional financial planner, for more than 7 years.


He loves to empower people through education and assisting them in realising their strengths. He always refers to his occupation as the firemen and police officer of the financial services sector, by protecting individuals and companies from incurring financial ruin.


Marcel holds a BCom degree in Business Management and is currently working towards his distinction in becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).


Marcel is your typical sport’s guy and enjoys sports such as rugby, cricket, golf and football. He loves to travel and has a big passion for music and DJ’s on the odd occasion, believe it or not.


In his down time Marcel enjoys playing golf and tennis, goes on hiking trips and reads a book or two.

ZELNIA WRIGHT

OFFICE MANAGER

Zelnia has been part of the Firestone Capital Group team since day 1. She has over 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry. She is responsible for all the administration and management of day-to-day activities of our business and has a strong client focus.


She is passionate about delivering an efficient service to our clients and ensures all processes are correctly followed.


Zelnia is an integral part of Firestone Capital Group and clients always compliment her on her friendliness and willingness in assisting them with the utmost professional service they require.


When she is not running this tight ship, she enjoys travelling, has a huge passion for baking and enjoys good food with a glass of red wine.

Charl NEL

LEGAL COUNCIL

Charl is an admitted attorney who completed his LLB degree with University of the Free State in 2017. Before joining the exceptional team at Firestone Capital Group, Charl practiced at a reputable firm in Pretoria where he gained experience in a variety of legal matters and became well versed in the workings and procedure of the Magistrate’s, Regional and High Courts in and around Gauteng.

Focused on client satisfaction, he is committed to ensuring that all services are provided with the necessary skill, care and diligence required. 

You can be assured that your interests are being furthered in the hands of a qualified and resolute legal professional.

Charl is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, which has taught him to stay calm under pressure and to seek comfort in the seemingly uncomfortable. 

After hours you may find him talking a walk with his K9 companion, spending time with family and enjoying the sights of our beautiful country.

HENK BOTHA

TAX & ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Henk started his working career working abroad as a deckhand in 1998 on one of a very wealthy man’s private super yacht after leaving school. He then joined the family business where exposure to all aspects of business was afforded to him while he also completed the Management Development Programme at School of Business Leadership at Unisa in 2001.


Henk broadened his career by joining the auditing field while he completed his qualification and moved to the Financial Management field after 8 years. He gained valuable expertise in financial management, team leadership, internal controls and Corporate governance while auditing a large number of clients varying in all sized in a broad spectrum of industry.


He joined the Legal fraternity in 2010 as a practice and financial manager and part of the Executive Committee, to internationally renounced Law firms and left in 2017 to start his own Tax Practitioner, Payroll and Accounting Practice, where he founded The Financial Manager (Pty) Ltd.


To further broaden the financial offering to our clients, Henk joined our practice as a Financial Advisor as well as an accounting and tax specialist to bridge the gap between financial planning, tax planning and accounting.


Henk is a family man and has four beautiful children. In Henk’s spare time he enjoys playing squash and having a nice braai over the weekends with his family.

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