Meet the team

Ian Martens

Ian Martens

CFP®, B.Compt, H Dip Tax

Ian is the founder and executive director of Futurity Wealth Management (Pty) Ltd and has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry.

After spending 8 years with NBS Corporate Bank in Structured and Property Finance, Ian joined Investec Bank Limited in 1994 as a product manager. He later managed the Professional Banking division in Johannesburg and was later involved in the restructuring of the leasing division to form the current Private Banking division of Investec. Ian completed his term with Investec in the Investment Management Services and Asset Management division where he headed up Independent Advisory Sales & Marketing teams responsible for Gauteng, Pretoria, Northern Province, and Bloemfontein.

In 2001, Ian left Investec Bank Limited and acquired a registered Financial Services Provider, and formed Futurity Wealth Management.

Craig Rode

CFP®, B.Com (Hons), HCert (Blockchain & Digital Currency)

Craig Rode is a Partner and Director at Futurity Wealth Management, bringing over a decade of experience in the Financial Services Industry. He holds a B.Com in Marketing Management from the University of Pretoria and an Honours in Business Management from UNISA. In 2012, Craig became a Certified Financial Planner through the University of the Free State and recently completed a Higher Certificate in Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency from the University of Cape Town.

Since joining Futurity Wealth Management in December 2020, Craig has played a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction. His previous experience as an Executive Wealth Manager at Standard Bank Wealth, where he advised High-Net-Worth clients on comprehensive financial portfolios and investments, has equipped him with the expertise needed to guide the firm’s local and global growth.

Craig’s deep industry knowledge and client-focused approach continue to anchor Futurity Wealth Management’s expansion efforts.