Kirsty Scully - Certified Financial Planner

12/05/2026

This is happening today, Tuesday 12 May at 11am.

Mother’s Corner | Barbara Jaftha

Join Barbara Jaftha on Mother’s Corner on Radio Cape Pulpit for a meaningful conversation with Kirsty Scully, Certified Financial Planner®️ and Senior Financial Planner at Core Wealth Advisory Services.

After experiencing profound personal loss, Kirsty now helps families prepare financially for life’s unexpected moments with wisdom, compassion, and hope.

This is more than a conversation about finances — it’s about protecting your loved ones and planning with purpose.

Tune in today (Tuesday 12 May) at 11 am on the Radio Pulpit app or on Radio Pulpit in 729AM.

21/03/2026

This is a great summary from Jeremy at Ninety One on the effect of the war on the markets. Worth a quick listen.

18/02/2026

Some evenings stay with you.

PechaKucha Cape Town 68 is back with The Light Between Us – an evening of real stories, told simply and honestly.

Ten speakers.
Twenty slides each.
Twenty seconds per slide.
No one runs over time.
No one hides behind polish.

You will hear stories about connection, courage and the moments that change us in ways we did not expect.

There are three seating options this year:
Ground Floor – closest to the stage
Level 1 – mid-range
Level 2 – more affordable

All seats share the same experience. If you are coming with friends, book together so you can sit side by side.

Thursday, 12 March
Doors open 18:30
Talks start 19:00 sharp

There will be a bar and food available during the interval.

If you have ever left an event thinking, “I am glad I came,” this is that kind of night.

Tickets are open:
https://qkt.io/PK68

Come open. Leave moved.

I’d love to know I have some friends in the audience. I’ll look for you from the stage ❤️

29/11/2025

My time in Taiwan has come to an end, and it’s been a great experience. Today included a meeting with the President of Taiwan, President Li — an absolute gentleman. Last night I found myself seated next to the Deputy Secretary General in the President’s Office for dinner, along with several Ministers, including the Minister of Economics. It’s genuinely inspiring to see how rapidly their economy is growing and how far they’ve come in financial planning. Taiwan is very much a global player, with clear ambitions to become a major Asian financial hub.

I also spent a good amount of time with the Japanese delegation and had an especially insightful conversation with the Japanese Ambassador to Taiwan. He has lived all over the world and reminded me once again how travel expands our minds and deepens our appreciation for different cultures.

As for my speech — it went well, thankfully! And for those of you wondering about the song… yes, I did it. I sang, solo, in front of 700 people. Three minutes and thirty-eight seconds of pure courage (or stupidity 😜) Nothing intimidating at all! Fortunately the lights were bright enough that I couldn’t actually see all 700 faces. (And just to be clear, all the international speakers had to sing something from their home countries.) As for the video… it’s staying on my phone. Let’s just say the phone’s sound quality is definitely to blame. 😜

The Taiwanese people have been warm, gracious, and incredibly welcoming. I’ve loved meeting them and I hope I managed to inspire a few along the way.

This morning I received the press releases — which is always slightly surreal when you can’t read a word of them. But I did recognise my name, and of course the photo, so fingers crossed they said something kind. I’ll wait for the team to translate before celebrating too enthusiastically.

Tomorrow I head home to normal life, my friends, and the joy of not needing a translator. My travels are officially done for the year. Next year is shaping up to be very busy, but I’m grateful for every chance I get to help lead globally in financial planning.

26/11/2025

I’m currently on my way to Taiwan, and I have to say—having Wi-Fi on board is a true game changer! It’s allowed me to enjoy a fully productive day while flying.

Singapore Airlines has been exceptional. The service has been outstanding, and the crew incredibly warm and attentive. I truly feel well looked after. And I even have a Christmas decoration at my seat!

I’m heading to Taiwan to speak at an event for the Financial Planning Association of Taiwan, in my capacity as Chairperson of the Financial Planning Standards Board Council.

And here’s the fun twist: it’s tradition for a foreign speaker to sing a song from their home country. My first reaction was, “Well, this takes the role of international speaker to a whole new level!” But now I’m fully embracing it. I’ll be singing *Christmas in Cape Town*—a choice close to my heart because I’m so passionate about our city and our country. 🇿🇦 It’s going to be such fun! I’ll be wearing my African outfit with my new African beads! I’ll be sure to post a photo.

04/11/2025

This happened last night ☺️

The FPI Harry Brews’ Award, then the Chairman’s Award, was introduced in 2010, to recognise an individual who makes a significant contribution to the financial planning profession through service to society, academia, training, government, media, and any other professional activities.

Congratulations to Kirsty Scully, our 2025 FPI Harry Brews’ Award winner.

15/10/2025

Life can change unexpectedly, and preparing financially before tragedy strikes is crucial. Kirsty Scully, Senior Financial Planner, Core Wealth Advisory Services, shares her experience of losing her husband, an airline pilot, and its profound impact on her life and financial stability, emphasising t...

25/06/2025

GLOBAL INVESTMENT WEEK – LONDON – 23–27 JUNE 2025

I’m excited to be in London attending the Global Investment Week, a premier, invitation-only event featuring high-level presentations from leading global asset managers including Nedgroup, Ninety One, and M&G. This is my first time attending, and I consider it a significant milestone in both my professional journey and the ongoing service I provide to my clients.

This is a self-funded initiative—flights, accommodation, and all associated costs are personally covered. So there is no conflict of interest. But why do I do this? Because the opportunity to engage with global investment leaders, access cutting-edge market insights, and hear directly from top strategists is an investment in the value I deliver to my clients.

The insights gained from this event will directly benefit the individuals and families I advise by:

* Broadening my global market understanding, enhancing our ability to diversify and position portfolios effectively in a fast-changing world
* Identifying emerging trends and global economic risks that could impact personal financial plans
* Strengthening my network of international professionals, giving me access to broader perspectives and new solutions that may not be readily available at home

Some highlights:
* A walking tour of London’s commercial property sector—on-the-ground insight into real assets and economic activity. We viewed a number of comercial properties and in particular spent time in a storage facility, seeing all the storage options. This is a great addition to our portfolios for our clients.
* A visit to the London Stock Exchange, offering a firsthand view of one of the world’s key financial centres.

But perhaps most importantly, this trip allows me to step out of the day-to-day and reflect strategically—alongside globally minded professionals—on how to deliver smarter, more future-focused financial advice.

My clients deserve forward-thinking guidance, built on knowledge, perspective, and purpose. That’s what this week is all about.

11/03/2025

Have a look at these FREE financial planning webinars:

11/03/2025

You are all warmly invited to this presentation. I will be sharing some stories about where I have helped clients, and some potential opportunities to help you.