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Here's What an Independent Financial Adviser Means

In Singapore, the financial services industry is regulared by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Guidelines governing the use of the designation of 'independent' is contained in publication FAA-G05.
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Introducing Financial Alliance

  • Singapore's largest independent financial advisory firm with more than 20 years of excellence.

  • Financial Alliance is a leader in providing wealth advisory services to individuals and corporates alike, including private wealth advisory, Islamic wealth advisory and fee-based advisory.

Independent by the numbers.

130,000+

clients and growing

400+

financial adviser representatives

20+

years in business

$1 billion+

assets under advice

Extensive Network of Business Partners

17 Life Insurers
36 General Insurance Partners
11 Investment Platforms
16 Financial Institutions
9 Estate Planning Companies
70 Asset Management Firms

Discover how
#ChooseIndependent
helps you

Trusted by 120k+ Clients in Singapore

Achieve Your Financial Dreams

Start growing your wealth for a better future - without compromising the present.

Attain True Peace of Mind

Optimise your protection policies to get comprehensive coverage you need for the best prices.

Leave a Lasting Legacy

Ensure your assets continue to take care of your loved ones - even if you are no longer around.

How #ChooseIndependent Works


The foundation for any customised financial plan is a detailed needs analysis.

Get an accurate snapshot of your financial situation to formulate an appropriate plan.

Gather deep insights backed my experience and data to identify gaps and opportunities.

Receive a personalised action plan based on a suite of comprehensive solutions and services.

Confidently execute your financial plan in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Ensure things are on track while continuing to work towards your long-term goals.

Meet Your #ChooseIndependent
Financial Adviser Representative


Joanne Shen 沈丽敏

Financial Advisory Manager

About Joanne Shen 沈丽敏

I empower young working adults in Singapore to craft robust financial plans, enabling them to retire early with confidence. By meticulously assessing their financial landscape, I guide them towards strategic investments and smart savings tactics. My mission is to steer them away from wasteful spending on ill-suited products and services, ensuring every dollar is optimized towards their long-term goals. With my expertise, I equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex world of finance, empowering them to achieve financial freedom and secure futures.

我帮助新加坡年轻的职场人士进行财务规划,让他们能够提前退休,而无需浪费金钱购买不合适的产品和服务。通过精心评估他们的财务状况,我引导他们进行战略性投资和明智的储蓄策略。我的使命是引导他们远离对不适合的产品和服务的浪费支出,确保每一分钱都能朝着他们的长期目标发挥作用。凭借我的专业知识,我为个人提供了在复杂的金融世界中航行所需的知识和工具,赋予他们实现财务自由和稳固未来的能力。

Frequently Asked Questions

For “INDEPENDENT” Financial Advisory firms such as Financial Alliance, its financial advice must be free from the undue influence of higher remuneration and/or meeting sales quotas. In other words, financial advice from Financial Alliance is given solely in clients’ interests.

A financial advisory (FA) firm wishing to use the word “INDEPENDENT” – as Financial Alliance does – must fulfill the conditions laid down by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) at all times.

No, the mere fact that a FA Firm can sell the products from more than one insurer or business partner does not mean that the FA Firm is “independent”.

In Singapore, only a handful are “Independent Financial Advisory Firms” because only a few are able to ensure that the financial advice given is free from the undue financial influence.

As there is no such thing as an “Independent Financial Adviser” license in Singapore, IFA Firms are, in essence, “Financial Adviser” license holders who offer financial advice while being free from undue influence.

We have your best interest at heart and will leave you to make your decision. We only ask that, when you deal with a FA Firm, you find out for yourself if it is truly an IFA Firm or a FA Firm.

If impartial financial advice is what you seek, then you should only engage an IFA Firm.

At Financial Alliance, we are dedicated to offering our clients independent financial advice. Please feel free to contact us at feedback@fa.com.sg to find out how our independent financial advice would benefit you.

#ChooseIndependent with Joanne Shen 沈丽敏

An in-depth insurance portfolio review with Joanne Shen 沈丽敏 could save you money as you spend less for the same coverage, or allow you to be better protected without spending a cent more.



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