As National Sales Director, Celeste duPreez partners with financial advisors to provide them with the marketing solutions, business branding ideas and client acquisition strategies necessary to their success. Her strong administrative background enables her to assist advisors’ support staff with administrative and sales process implementation. This results in advisors having more time for client and/or prospective client appointments and greater efficiency in their practices. Celeste is passionate helping her advisors provide “safe money” solutions that will meet the needs of their clients throughout retirement.

Prior to joining the Southport team, Celeste has worked in the financial services industry for more than 15 years, including senior business development specialist roles at Simplicity Financial Marketing and Dressander BHC Marketing. She graduated from the Houghton Commercial College in Johannesburg, South Africa and later moved to Texas. Celeste currently resides in Houston, Texas where she enjoys spending her downtime with her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. Celeste also has a passion for sewing and fast cars.