My Story

Award-winning financial expert Nonhlanhla Nxele is the Founder and CEO of Esteemed Financial Solutions and Esteemed Learning Academy. With nearly two decades of experience, she is a seasoned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. She was honoured with the FPI 2024 “It Starts with Me” award, recognised as a 2024 Top 50 IFA in South Africa by Citywire, and named one of the Top 3 Woman of Stature in the Financial Services Category (2025).

Nonhlanhla is also a mentor, coach, and assessor, currently guiding two aspiring Certified Financial Planners® on their professional journey. She uses her voice to advocate for financial literacy and inclusion, particularly for women.

As the host of A Space to Breathe, her YouTube podcast, she offers practical tools and emotional support for widows rebuilding after loss. Nonhlanhla is passionate about helping people secure their legacies and thrive financially—at every stage of life.