Steven Sussman, Independent Financial Adviser

An introduction to Steven Sussman

Your career to date?
I qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Grant Thornton in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1997. Following that I worked in the banking and asset management industry with roles in financial reporting as well as project management. These included First National Bank of South Africa, Barclays and Abbey. Thereafter, I became a financial adviser enabling me to utilise my skills acquired throughout my career to help my clients plan and achieve their financial objectives.

I have a range of clients with varying needs and goals which include both individuals as well as small to medium sized businesses.

What is your strongest childhood memory?
Playing sport in the back garden from morning to night.

Global warming, fact or fantasy?
Fact.

Who would be your three guests at a dream dinner party?
Jerry Seinfeld, Woody Allen and Seth Rogen.

BA or easyJet?
The cheapest fare.

Ceylon or Java first thing in the morning?
Coffee - 1st, 2nd and 3rd thing in the morning.

Your favourite website?
Cricinfo.com and bloomberg.com.

A winter break, sun or snow?
Sun every time.

Your perfect day would be spent doing...?
Watching cricket at Newlands with a cold beverage in my hand.

Speed cameras, good or evil?
Pointless as everyone knows where they are.

Facebook?
Very occasionally.