Vicki's Advisory Practice

Vicki's Advisory Practice ❤️Serving, not selling |
🤝 Plan in Decades and Live in Moments
I help my clients become more financially successful.

Associate Financial Planner, AFP®
Rep TB-300659074 is a financial consultant representing GEFA

We all have that one friend who avoids talking about money like it’s a topic best left untouched. For me, that friend be...
03/07/2025

We all have that one friend who avoids talking about money like it’s a topic best left untouched.

For me, that friend became one of my clients—and working with her has been one of the most rewarding experiences!

When we first started, she admitted, “I’m really not the kind of person who thinks about this stuff.”

Budgets felt overwhelming, and financial planning seemed like a distant concept.

But we took things slow.
No pressure, no judgment—just small, simple steps.

Over time, I’ve seen her become more open-minded about her finances.
She’s started asking questions,
learning the basics,
and taking small, meaningful actions to build a more secure future.

She’ll be the first to tell you she’s not there yet, but even these small shifts are worth celebrating!

Seeing her confidence grow bit by bit has reminded me of why I love what I do.

To anyone who feels like an “avoider” when it comes to money:
Taking the first step—no matter how small—can make all the difference. You don’t have to figure it all out at once.

And to my friend:
Thank you for trusting me to guide you on this journey. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. 🥰

"It’s weird to have close friends as your clients..."—To be honest, this was one of my biggest fears when I started my f...
03/07/2025

"It’s weird to have close friends as your clients..."

To be honest, this was one of my biggest fears when I started my financial advisory practice.

I kept asking myself:

“What if they think I’m being transactional?”
“What if they feel obligated to follow my recommendations, even if it’s not the right fit?”
“What if this changes the dynamic of our friendship… or worse, ruins it?”

When my close friend from secondary school approached me for advice, I hesitated.

I cared deeply for our friendship, and the idea of mixing business with it made me nervous.

But here’s what I didn’t expect:
The trust we had built over the years became the foundation of an even deeper connection.

She didn’t see me as “salesy.”

She saw me as someone who genuinely wanted to help her secure her future.

And because I knew her so well, I could offer advice tailored not just to her finances, but to her values, goals, and dreams.

The result?

Not only did she become a client, but our friendship evolved into something even stronger.

We celebrated her wins together—not just as a friend, but as someone who had a real hand in making them happen.

This experience taught me something important:
When you approach your work with authenticity and care, people—especially those who know you best—will see that.

To anyone afraid of working with close friends:
Yes, it’s a risk. But it could also be the most rewarding leap you’ll ever take. ❤️

You can't be fooled if you know this...Choosing a financial advisor isn’t just about credentials or fancy presentations....
02/07/2025

You can't be fooled if you know this...

Choosing a financial advisor isn’t just about credentials or fancy presentations.

It’s about finding someone who genuinely *cares* about your goals and has the expertise to guide you there.

There’s no need to guess or hope for the best.

Look for these 6 green flags, and you’ll know if you’ve found the right partner for your financial journey. ✅

Not sure who to work with? Don’t settle for anything less than these green flags.

Feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation, to see if we may be a right fit for each other 💪

Everyone is asking the wrong question about investing.The question is usually some version of "What should I invest in?"...
27/06/2025

Everyone is asking the wrong question about investing.

The question is usually some version of "What should I invest in?" 🤔

S&P 500? Bitcoin? The latest hot ETF?

I get it.

I used to think the secret was finding the one ✨perfect ✨investment.

But I eventually realized that the 'what' is the *least* important part of the equation.

A great investment without a plan is like a fast car with no map. You'll move, but you have no idea if it's in the right direction.

The right questions are:

1. WHY am I investing? (What are my specific, personal goals?) ✅
2. HOW will I structure a plan to reach them? (What's my asset allocation?) ✅

Only then can we talk about WHAT to buy.

The S&P 500 is a great tool. But a tool is only useful when you know what you're trying to build.⚒️

Let's start a better conversation! ☺️
What's one 'why' driving your financial journey?

Your employee benefits package might be your biggest financial liability.You've worked hard to build a great career, and...
24/06/2025

Your employee benefits package might be your biggest financial liability.

You've worked hard to build a great career, and your employee benefits package looks solid.

It's easy to see "insurance coverage," check the box in your mind, and focus on the next big project. ✅

But from a pure risk management perspective, relying solely on that plan can leave the life you've built dangerously exposed.

The goal isn't to create fear, but to build clarity. 💎

A corporate benefit and a personal financial foundation are two very different tools, designed for two very different jobs. Understanding the distinction is critical!

In this post, we walk through the three hidden gaps in most group insurance plans ➡️

Here’s the financial paradox that keeps people stuck:You don’t need money to make a plan.You need a plan to make money.R...
23/06/2025

Here’s the financial paradox that keeps people stuck:

You don’t need money to make a plan.
You need a plan to make money.

Read that again!

Waiting for "enough" is a trap. It's also a convenient shield against the fear of being sold to.

I get it. And we're tackling that, too.

In this post, we're not talking about products. We're talking about blueprints.

The kind you draw *before* you build.

Swipe to see why your timeline is more valuable than your bank balance.

The most common piece of financial advice is also one of the most flawed.The 50/30/20 rule is a neat formula on paper, b...
20/06/2025

The most common piece of financial advice is also one of the most flawed.

The 50/30/20 rule is a neat formula on paper, but life is rarely neat.

It doesn't account for most of our realities: student loans, ambitious goals, or family responsibilities.

A proper financial plan shouldn't be a cage you *force* your life into. 😖
It should be a key, crafted specifically to unlock the future YOU want.🔑

Your plan needs to fit your life, not the other way around!!

Swipe through to see the questions I ask instead of prescribing generic percentages ▶️

What's one thing that makes a generic rule like this a bad fit for you?

"Being a Financial Advisor makes you lose your friends." Boon is dear client who is an example that you DON"T lose frien...
16/06/2025

"Being a Financial Advisor makes you lose your friends."

Boon is dear client who is an example that you DON"T lose friends as a Financial Planner, IF you do your work properly!

Our paths crossed again after 3-4 years of no contact as she was looking for clarity in taking the next step in her relationship with her boyfriend.

We spent many hours working through her current and future financial situation, giving her a clear roadmap of how she and her boyfriend would be able to finance her upcoming BTO! 😊

HS is a referral and one of the first few foreigner clients I worked with!We had in-depth conversations about her future...
13/06/2025

HS is a referral and one of the first few foreigner clients I worked with!

We had in-depth conversations about her future - especially when it comes to where she intends and can reside in the long term.

These conversations taught me how important it was for our foreigner peers to keep their financial planning flexible, especially when things tend to be uncertain and can change overnight!

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