Chris van Schalkwyk is an admitted attorney (BLC and LLB) who started his career in the financial services as legal adviser to the Old Mutual in Cape Town in 1989.
He was subsequently promoted to senior legal adviser, managing a team of legal advisers. He was promoted to Branch manager, Claremont branch in 1995 and to Branch manager Cape Town Financial Advisory Services in 1997.
Chris completed his MBA part time at the University of Stellenbosch in 1995.
He has Certified Financial Planner® status and is a member of the Financial Planning Institute
In 1999 Chris joined ABSA Wealth as a private banker, managing a client base of high networth families.
He currently still manages the affairs of most of these families, but concentrates on their investment and fiduciary needs.
He is based in the ABSA Wealth Stellenbosch office.
Married to Adré, a paediatrician. Blessed with twin boys, Francois and Stephan.
Sunday school teacher, scuba diver, recreational hunter, keen canoeist, red wine lover, recreational angler, Blue Bulls, Sundowns and Chelsea supporter.
Summitted Mount Kilimanjaro on 8 March 2023 with Saray Khumalo and Sibusiso Vilane.
