Gerrit is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and founded Ultima Financial Planners in the year 2000. He has been in the financial planning and advisory industry since 1986. He co-authored the book, Protect Your Business Like a Pro! Gerrit addresses various audiences and conducts personal financial planning and investment seminars for various groups of people. In 2003 Gerrit was bestowed the FPI Financial Planner of the Year award.