“Before I started planning and investing for my retirement, I was quite ignorant of financial planning. Like many income earners, I have my savings, my CPF and some insurance policies. Justin Lee has been my insurance agent and advisor; about 15 years ago when I told him of my decision to retire early to take up volunteer work, he was concerned that I should have a financial plan that could generate a sum that would enable me to live in financial sufficiency and also allow me to be active socially.
So we sat down and he helped me to work out a financial plan based on what I had on hand in terms of financial instruments at that time. It took quite a while as he patiently explained many unfamiliar things, e.g. my risk profile, retirement income and so on. He took me through the whole plan step by step so that I could understand how, what I invest in the plan would eventually be able to generate the projected desired income at the age when I decided to retire.
No one can predict how the financial market will move, and Justin also helps me understand and accept that the element of risk affects all types of investment. He keeps close watch on my portfolio with timely reports and necessary updates and advises on needed moves to keep my investments on a balanced keel as far as possible in the current volatile market. We also regularly meet over coffee to discuss related issues.
There are also frequent talks given by the Avallis CIO to inform and educate investors on the latest news and trends affecting the world market.
Up to now, despite recent upheavals in the world economy and markets, my investments under Justin’s careful and professional management has been earning a fair return, and should do even better in the near future as the markets calm down.”