Valor is a multi-disciplinary firm that specializes in assisting high-net-worth families with planning and managing their finances, lifestyle, and generational wealth across multiple generations and jurisdictions. We take pride in making these bespoke services accessible to the retail market.
Our Mission is to become the leading family office for high-net-worth families in the Western Cape, South Africa, through fostering long-term relationships with our clients, with a steadfast focus on excellence in our solutions, professionalism, and the trust we build.
Ryno Venter brings over 17 years of experience across diverse sectors, including finance, banking, fiduciary and legal services, property, entertainment, and hospitality. His career is defined by strategic insight, industry expertise, and a deep commitment to client success.
After earning five distinctions at Paul Roos Gymnasium, Ryno completed a BA Law degree at the University of Stellenbosch in 2003. He later pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State, becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa (FPI®).
Ryno is also a recognized member of the Fiduciary Institute of South Africa (FISA®), where he holds multiple senior designations — including Trust Administrator, Will Drafter, Financial Planner, and Estate Planner. He currently serves as Chair of the Western Cape Committee and sits on the National Council. He also holds the FPSA® (Fiduciary Practitioner of South Africa) designation.
In addition to his fiduciary and financial planning roles, Ryno is a registered General Tax Practitioner (GTP(SA)™) through the South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT), and a member of the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA).
Paul Venter is an accomplished business leader and serial entrepreneur with over 14 years of executive experience spanning finance, marketing, distribution, sales, and regulatory compliance. Armed with a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and an MBA, Paul brings a powerful combination of academic rigor and hands-on leadership to every endeavour.
Throughout his career, Paul has successfully led diverse projects from inception to execution, building strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth across multiple sectors. He specializes in operational risk management, sales strategy, client life cycle analysis, and the financial markets, with particular expertise in derivatives. His experience includes holding directorships and senior management roles, where he has consistently delivered high-performance outcomes.
Paul excels at process optimization and ensuring full regulatory compliance because he is known for his commercially savvy approach and strategic mindset. His strong analytical and leadership capabilities enable him to craft innovative solutions, enhance organizational effectiveness, and deliver measurable results in dynamic business environments.
