Our Team

Willem Lategan (19/04/1966 – 24/02/2025) 
Founder and original CEO and Wealth Manager

Willem Lategan was the founder and visionary leader of RiG Advisory Services.

He wholeheartedly believed, and founded RiG on, Jesus’ words in Luke 12:21 – true prosperity is not measured by monetary gain, but rather by being “rich in God”. Willem combined his remarkable blend of expertise in wealth management, financial and fiduciary planning and practical theology to advocate for aligning finances with values, because he believed that finance could be a powerful tool for the Kingdom of Heaven, and was committed to use the marketplace for ministry.

An insatiable learner, Willem’s thirst for knowledge was ever-present. He continually sought to expand his understanding, not only for personal growth but to better serve others, and to make a bigger Kingdom impact. Though he is no longer with us, his unwavering faith, his wisdom, and his devotion to both his family, the business and his calling will remain a source of inspiration for all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Neels Grobbelaar
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director, Tax partner
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Neels is a co-founder of RiG advisory services and worked for years alongside Willem, combining their respective skills and knowledge to provide their clients with holistic and integrated advice.

Neels is a chartered accountant and obtained his B Compt (Hons) (STR) degree from the University of the Free State in 1992. He is a registered member of SAICA and IRBA, and although he is no longer a member, he also passed his board exams for CIMA (UK). He completed his articles as trainee accountant at PWC, where he also became manager, and since 1997, has filled his father’s shoes as tax partner at the family business, T Roos & Kie. In 2005 he founded the auditing firm, ARC Sakhile Chartered Accountants and Auditors Free State Inc, of which he is still a director. He also serves as director of the national auditing firm, ARC Sakhile Inc.

Besides his tax qualifications, Neels is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and member of the Financial Planning Institute, with post-graduate diplomas in Estate Planning and Administration from UNISA, as well as Financial Planning from the UFS, and more recently, also a Professional Certificate in Principles of International Taxation. He has a propensity for tax, estate planning and family business structuring.

Hy is married to Elenor (also a chartered accountant) and they have two sons, CF and Innes.

Hennie du Plessis
Chief Operations Officer, Director and Financial Advisor
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Hennie obtained a B.Com Accounting from the University of the Free State in 2012 and proceeded to complete his articles under Neels at T Roos & Kie, whereafter he joined RIG as a financial advisor in 2013. Since it opened its doors in August 2020, Hennie has been the branch manager of our Port Elizabeth office.

Hennie has post-graduate diplomas in Financial Planning, Investment Planning and Estate and Trust Administration respectively, and more recently, also a Professional Certificate in Principles of International Taxation. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Professional Accountant (SAIPA) and fiduciary practitioner (member of FISA – FPSA®).

Hennie is married to Petro, an occupational therapist, and they have two very active boys, Aaron and Hanro (and another baby on the way!).

Carin Lategan
Social and Spiritual capital services
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Carin has postgraduate qualifications in psychology and practical theology and is a Registered Councillor.

Besides running her own counselling practice, she focuses on helping people discover and develop their strengths and spiritual gifts. Carin’s calling is to guide people spiritually. Through her contribution, she emphasizes that stewardship entails much more than collecting and managing financial wealth. She also enjoys helping employees and clients of RiG to build social and spiritual capital, and is deeply involved in the family business planning aspect of RiG.

Above all, she loves being mom to their beautiful daughter, Carissa, and is committed to furthering the legacy of her late husband, Willem.

Hanri Honiball
Financial advisor
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Divan du Preez
Financial advisor
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Herlu Smith 
Financial advisor under supervision
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Petri Cronje
Financial advisor under supervision
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Zee Swanepoel
Administrative support
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Anel Vorster
Administrative support
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Elsabe du Plessis
Administrative support
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