PROVIDEND’S MONEY WISDOM PODCAST SEASON 4

In Episode 2, Richard and Eva return to review the initial estate and legacy plan proposed by their Client Adviser, Chris. The plan is crafted to protect their $68 million dollar estate, safeguard the family business, and ensure fairness among their children. They also raise a new concern: securing support for their elderly parents should anything happen to them.

In Episode 1, Richard and Eva begin their journey. Despite building a $30 million business and $38 million in personal assets, they are unsure how to prepare their children to receive this wealth without conflict. With concerns about succession planning, differing personalities, and ensuring fairness, they turn to Providend for clarity and guidance.

In this episode of The Providend Conversation, we hear from Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. You may have heard him on the radio, seen him on television, or read his books on professional wealth advisory. But have you ever heard about his personal journey towards money mastery and financial wellness?

In this episode of “The Providend Conversation,” we’re delighted to feature Jonathan Teoh, an architect by training and practice who gave up a well-paying job to start a socially conscious enterprise called AN LIVING. The initiative focuses on helping seniors enhance their financial security, aligning with Singapore’s vision of becoming a “Nation for All Ages.” AN LIVING’s goal is similar to the HDB Lease Buyback Scheme—but designed for private property homeowners with fully paid-up freehold or 999-year leasehold homes.

In this week’s Money Wisdom episode, co-host Isaac sits down with CEO Christopher Tan to unpack why saying “stay invested” without the right context might actually do investors a disservice.

In this episode, Amelia chats with Jit Hwee, one of our Client Advisers in his 40s, as he reflects on the mindset shifts that came with time and experience. From chasing success to finding clarity in what truly matters — across career, money, life, and family — Jit Hwee shares it all with his signature wit and humour. If you’re in your 30s or know someone who’s still figuring things out, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

In this interview, Dr Tang shared the drivers behind his career and life decisions as well as the way he is helping those in need of tailored medical or healthcare advice.

In this week’s Money Wisdom episode, our co-host Isaac has a heart-to-heart talk with our CEO, Christopher, on the importance of starting your legacy planning now, instead of waiting until you are older. In fact, what is the difference between estate and legacy planning? How does a ‘life decision’ that a person made during his lifetime translate into a legacy for his or her family in the form of a legal instrument, such as a trust? And is it ever too late to start? Tune in to this podcast to listen to the full story.

In this episode, our Founder and CEO, Christopher Tan, sits down with Stanley Ng, Founder of Mindful Circle, a not-for-profit social enterprise, and Founder and Managing Director of Sage Capital Management Advisors, a private advisory firm for top management within corporates, banks, and financial institutions.

In this episode of “The Providend Conversation,” we are delighted to feature Why Keen, former Creative Director of The Royal Singapore, a man who has touched the hearts of not only those who watched his videos but also the teams who worked alongside him. Throughout his journey—navigating various business ventures and transitioning through different seasons in his career—having a supportive wife has played a crucial role in his development as a creative at heart.

In this episode, our Founder and CEO, Christopher Tan, speaks with Moon Shary, Providend’s Group COO & Executive Director, on how she finds her own Ikigai. As a mother of two, she has made intentional trade-offs—turning down a higher-paying job to prioritise her family.

In this week’s Money Wisdom episode, our co-host Isaac talks to our CEO, Christopher, about cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, and whether they deserve a spot in your investment portfolio, especially if you already have investments in safer and diversified asset classes.

In this episode of “The Providend Conversation”, we are honoured to have Der Shing and Shao-Ning share their journey from running a business to running a family, with our CEO, Christopher.

In this episode, Amelia sits down with Sean, one of our Associate Advisers in his 30s, to discuss the lessons that can make a big difference in your 20s. Sean shares his insights on career decisions, managing passion vs. wealth, and making intentional choices for what really matters in your life.

In this week’s Money Wisdom episode, our co-host Isaac talks to our CEO, Christopher about the CPF Special Account closure on 19 January 2025, which had an impact on approximately 1.4 million CPF members. Chris highlights the importance of first having clarity on your original intention for your CPF funds, before purchasing financial products solely to grow your CPF funds at a higher interest rate, without first considering your life goals.

In this episode of “The Providend Conversation”, we are honoured to have Mr Loo Cheng Chuan share with our CEO, Christopher Tan, on a personal level as he shares more about his relationship with money and his life goals.

In this episode, our Founder and CEO, Christopher Tan, interviews his Ikigai Tribe Coach, Nicholas Kemp, on the true meaning behind the concept of Ikigai and what a life worth living is, through the lens of the Japanese. (P.S.: It is not the Ikigai Four-Circle Venn Diagram).

Welcome to the first episode of Providend’s Money Wisdom Podcast Season 4! We hope everyone is looking forward to what we have in store for you this year.

As the leading fee-only wealth advisory firm in Asia, we have been guiding our clients for over two decades, encouraging them to make life decisions first, before money decisions.

At Providend, we believe that wisdom with money isn’t about maximising returns. Rather, it is about understanding your ikigai goals and making wise financial decisions to support them. That’s the essence of money wisdom. Do look forward to these podcast episodes in the weeks to come!