Aaron Sim Personal Wealth Manager - HNW

ation and succession planning, financial and investment planning, and retirement and education planning. I have more than 10 years of experience in providing holistic and customized solutions to my clients, helping them achieve their financial goals and protect their assets and family. I am also a Director at Astute Solutions, a one-stop service provider for immigration, incorporation, property, education, medical, and payment services, and an Estate Succession Planner at PreceptsGroup International, a premier provider of wills and trust advisory, lasting power of attorney, advance medical directives, corporate secretary, and family offices. I leverage my expertise in these fields to assist my clients in navigating the complex and diverse legal, regulatory, and financial landscape, and to ensure their business and personal interests are well taken care of. I am passionate about financial planning and financial freedom, and I seek long-term relationships with my clients based on trust and professionalism. I have earned multiple awards and certifications, such as the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the International Dragon Award (IDA), the Certified Private Banker (CPB), and the Associate Estate Planning Practitioner (AEPP), which demonstrate my exceptional knowledge, ethical conduct, and outstanding client service. I am always eager to learn and grow, and to share my insights and experience with others.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE

Before I start I would like to share a story that changed my life. My wife was recently hospitalized with severe gastric pains and the first two questions that came to my mind were: What if this sickness is terminal? I was lost and in a dilemma, not only on the pain she has to go through but also thinking how will I cope with the hefty medical bills. I was really relieved that she was very well covered by her insurance policy and she is able to get the best treatment. After this incident I realized the importance of having an Insurance policy, it does not resolve all issues but it has definitely lessen my financial worries and we can stay focus on her recovery. In the past, I never understand the need for insurance coverage and feels that it’s a waste of money which can be used for better investments. After this incident, I have a different insight of how important insurance is and how helpful it can be in unforeseen circumstances. Due to the rising medical cost in Singapore, Singaporeans understands the importance of insurance but undeniably there is still a portion of people that are skeptical and wary of insurance agents offering them insurance products. This weariness arise from ‘black sheeps’ among the insurance industry, unethical agents selling policies to the general public which they have no need for. My advice to my clients is to:

1) Have basic knowledge of Insurance, understand the importance of it

2) Clearly identify the needs and priorities in their life to know what they lack in terms of insurance coverage

3) Discuss and work out a budget with their insurance agent


I would like to share my view on Insurance and why Insurance is essential for everyone. I would suggest that among the numerous Insurance policies that exist today, I find four of them exceptionally beneficial, they are:

- MEDICAL INSURANCE:
This policy covers the entire hospitalization bill (if cash rider is in place).

- LIFE INSURANCE (Income Replacement / Wealth Distribution)
This policy covers death, total permanent disability and critical illness.

- ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE:
This policy covers accidental events which lead to death, total/partial disability. Even dengue fever and food poisoning are also covered for certain companies.

- LOSS OF INCOME INSURANCE:
This policy covers an individual whereby he/she is being deemed unfit for work for a certain period. Resulting in him/her going on unpaid leave, the policy will reimburse a certain portion of his/her monthly salary to the individual on a monthly basis till he/she is fit for work. Lastly I personally feel that, investment should always be done together with insurance to achieve financial freedom. This is because while investments are put together to maximum the potential returns, insurance should be a tool that protect an investor’s investments against unforeseen misfortune events such as medical bills, loss of income due to illness etc; which may require the investor to liquidate (sell off) his/hers investment even at a loss. P.S The above represents my personal thoughts and policy holders that are unsure should always clarify with their respective agents.