Why Work with Us
10 Reasons to be a Consultant at Providend
- We dare to be different and steadfastly stand by it. 10 years ago the fee-only way was the road less travelled, but we boldly took that path and never looked back. Even in the media, we were not afraid to express our unique views. When the MAS called for a review of the financial advisory industry to look into moving towards fee-based advice, it was an affirmation that we had been on the right path all along. Those ten years were tough, but it was worth it.
- We’re on a mission to effect change for the better. We saw what was lacking in the financial advisory industry; We had a vision of what we wanted it to be and we knew it had to start with us. Today, as the industry finally takes its baby steps towards the right direction, we are at the forefront of this revolution and poised to provide advisers with a smooth transition into the fee-only model. You too can stand for this ideal, and be part of a multi-disciplinary firm that gives honest, independent and competent advice to clients
- We constantly strive to be ahead of the curve. Besides being ten years ahead in running a fee-only professional services firm, we are constantly researching and improving on our proprietary planning tools. We are also the first in Singapore to develop investment portfolios investing in index-based instruments, exclusively for our clients.
- The focus of our work is always our clients – there’s no two ways about it. The fee-only model removes all conflict of interest and guarantees that our focus is solely on providing the best work for our clients. In order to deliver on that, you are also trained and mentored to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills. In addition, we have a robust consulting process in place that includes training in Emergenetics, a brain-based assessment tool, which will help you effectively coach your clients even in volatile market conditions.
- Our work is truly a team effort. They say it takes a village to raise a child. Over here, it takes the whole of Providend to serve a client. You are not alone in serving our clients. Behind you are the specialist team to provide the client recommendations, strong backend support to take care of administrative matters, as well as infrastructural support for efficient management of client relationships. The brand management team keeps our Providend brand strong to give a head start when meeting clients and provides valuable content to clients and clients-to-be alike through events and our monthly newsletter.
- We value loyalty and reward it. Long service in any company should not go unrecognized. You also have the opportunity to manage your own fee-only practice or even rise up to become a partner. And after years of loyal service, if you choose to retire, we will buy your business back so that you may enjoy your golden years. That is the beauty of our franchise model.
- Helping people is positively correlated to both financial and emotional fulfillment. When you do excellent work, you benefit financially. And the more effort put in, the greater the financial reward. But with the knowledge that your work is truly honest, client-centred, and has helped your client have more confidence in his financial future, you will also be rewarded emotionally, because there’s no denying that helping someone brings joy.
- Your dreams and goals matter to us too. If it is so important for our clients to have a proper financial plan in place, it shouldn’t be any different for our own people. We offer all our staff a one-time complimentary holistic financial planning for themselves and their immediate family. Besides the financial aspect, we also understand the importance of living a purpose-centred life. This was what motivated us to formulate our unique “Finishing Well” workshop, another benefit our staff can enjoy.
- We believe in family – in every sense of the word. One step into our homely office and it’s clear we walk the talk. Our work environment and culture strongly supports work-life balance and family values, and everyone is entitled to the same staff benefits, regardless of their contract. It also shows in our desire to give our clients the best advice there is to give, and being there to guide them during uncertain times.
- We believe in playing hard, because it makes us work harder. We take time off to go on company retreats every quarter, celebrate each other’s birthday every month and play sports every Wednesday. Why? Because when we play together we bond with each other, thereby fostering better working relationships and unity in serving our clients to the fullest.
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