Multi-jurisdictional-estate-and-succession-planning

About Us

Our Story:

Familiae Legatum was founded to provide families with a trusted partner to manage wealth across generations. We are committed to confidentiality, governance, and strategic vision, aligning financial legacy with family values.

Our Purpose:

To help families preserve their legacy through structured, holistic management of wealth, governance, and succession.

Our Values

Integrity
Discretion
Stewardship
Performance
Long-Term Thinking

Why Establish a Family Office:

Gain holistic control of family wealth
Improve performance and oversight
Access niche investment strategies
Protect family privacy and confidentiality
Establish a platform for family legacy creation

Our Story:

Familiae Legatum was founded to provide families with a trusted partner to manage wealth across generations. We are committed to confidentiality, governance, and strategic vision, aligning financial legacy with family values.

Our Purpose:

To help families preserve their legacy through structured, holistic management of wealth, governance, and succession.

Our Values

Integrity
Discretion
Stewardship
Performance
Long-Term Thinking

Why Establish a Family Office:

Gain holistic control of family wealth
Improve performance and oversight
Access niche investment strategies
Protect family privacy and confidentiality
Establish a platform for family legacy creation

Our Team

Martin Niemann – CIO

PDM, MBA
24+ years of experience
Martin is an investment strategist with extensive background in portfolio management, structured products, and client engagement.

Elsje Niemann – CEO

MBA (Cum Laude)
CFA, BEng Hons (Cum Laude)
20+ years experience
Elsje has wide ranging experience across the financial sector, including Private Equity, DFI funding, Acquisitions, Trade finance and Consulting

Roland Oelofse – Family Office Expert

B Com, CFP (WBS)
24+ years experience
Roland has been recognized for his expertise in the field, including being awarded Best Wealth Banker in ABSA (2023)

Yolandi Terblanche – Head of Client Services

20+ years’ experience

With over 20 years’ experience in client services, Yolandi brings strong administrative and financial sector expertise, supported by RE1 certification and an NQF6 in Financial Markets.

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results”