For Insular Life financial adviser July
Nanlabes, the promise of a Magandang Bukas starts with a couple’s “I do”.
“I always begin my financial planning
sessions with couples by reminding them of their wedding vows, the parts to
which they said ‘I do’,” shares financial consultant Julius “July” Iglesias
Nanlabes.
The wedding vows’ most memorable lines are
salient points for keeping balanced finances: To have and to hold, for richer
or poorer, in sickness and in health, and to love and cherish in all of their
days. “From that simple statement, these individuals are already recognizing
that, from that day forward, what she owns is his and what he owns is hers,”
July adds.
These couples are now partners, and so they
must set about their dreams together and build the groundwork of financial
planning with their intertwined fates in mind. They can choose to each carry
half of the load with their dreams in tow, or pull away towards different
directions and meet further down the road.
Couples decide on the “I do’s”
July advises various clients in managing
their wealth and estate. He has guided couples, families, and individuals
teaming up for their dreams in his career as an Insular Life financial adviser.
“Together, we clarify the roles, obligations, and financial impact of each
partner on attaining their goals,” July explains.
At this step, couples stay true on their
promise and devote time to ensure they are adequately prepared for the future.
Of course, this is also where their different ideals and priorities arise, and
when they have to tackle the challenge of building a life together.
The partners will have to arrive at a shared
aspiration or a set of goals, to which they can both say “I do”. From there,
July guides the couple in mapping out their goals and developing a financial framework
that best serve their objectives.
These couples usually envision a comfortable
life for their family, an educational fund for their children, and a good life
to retire to, and the best thing is that many of them are on their way to
fulfilling their dreams. They have found a great match with their financial
agent and Insular Life’s experts who are with them for the long run.
Some of July’s clients have transitioned to
different life stages, where they have more complex financial needs. These clients
are looking at estate planning for the next generation, business succession
planning, goodwill, community projects, and endeavors that will leave a legacy
of their lives.
Single and in the best financial form
Of course, there are also many ways to live a
happy and full life on your own. July is first to tell others that being single
does not mean being devoid of responsibility. “Filipinos plan for everyone. We
take our families with us in our Magandang Bukas. Planning for young
professionals, actually means planning for their parents, siblings, and maybe
even nephews and nieces.”
July candidly reveals that his own financial
plan is rich with aspirations for his family. “Life events inevitably makes our
financial maps interrelated. I don’t think I can bear the thought of not
helping my family out, if they face great shocks like a health crisis. It
doesn’t even have to be about money per se. Most times, I would tell my clients
that they can protect their families more with investments and insurance. When
the time comes, their P20,000 will be worth so much more,” July explains.
According to him, peace of mind is only
attainable if he and his family can reach their goals individually, and maybe
even accomplish some goals together. “Had it been the other way around, I know
that I would still be on edge, worrying about the people in my life.” He
explains, “being ready for life is being ready for the totality of it—the good,
the bad, and all circumstances that life throws at you.”
Financial planning maybe an unlikely avowal
of love, but financial advisors like July have seen it nurture many fairy
tale-like romances. Their stories of Magandang Araw started with putting the
right priorities in the foreground and saying “I do” to the best life they can
strive for. Even with life’s plot twists, these partnerships blossomed to a Magandang
Bukas.
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