Reception · Welcome

James Chuah

Licensed Financial Planner, representing YES Financial Berhad

Money matters, explained simply. Planning that fits your real life.

For young families, busy business owners and our uncles and aunties. I help you understand your protection, retirement and savings in plain words, so you can decide calmly and at your own pace.

I work with clients across Malaysia, including foreigners with a Malaysian address, and with Malaysians living or working overseas (subject to the laws of the country where you live and each product's terms). Eligibility depends on each product's terms and your residency.

SC CMSRL holder FIMM registered UTS and PRS consultant Financial Adviser's Representative Representing YES Financial Berhad
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Reception · Credentials

Licensed, registered and easy to verify

Please check any adviser before you share your details. My licence and registration numbers are listed below so you can look them up on the official public registers yourself.

Securities Commission Malaysia

Capital Markets Services Representative's Licence (CMSRL)

eCMSRL/C1939/2022

Licensed representative of YES Financial Berhad, the principal named on the SC register. Status: Valid when checked on 8 Nov 2026.

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FIMM

Registered UTS and PRS Consultant

FIMM No. F01054538

Unit Trust Scheme (registered Jul 2020) and Private Retirement Scheme (registered Jun 2022), both with YES Financial Berhad.

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Listed by Bank Negara Malaysia

Financial Adviser's Representative (FAR)

Appointed by YES Financial Berhad, Jun 2020

Financial Adviser's Representative of YES Financial Berhad, shown in BNM's List of Financial Adviser's Representatives (as at 29 Feb 2024).

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SC and FIMM register details checked on 8 Nov 2026. The BNM list shown is as at 29 Feb 2024. Always use the official registers for the latest status.

Full licence disclosure is shown at the bottom of this page.

Wealth District

Plan for the years ahead

Retirement, your children's education and passing on what you have built. One step at a time.

Retirement planning with EPF and PRS

Make sense of your EPF and Private Retirement Scheme (PRS), estimate what you may need, and plan the steps to get there.

Children's education

Start early and plan steadily for school, college and university costs.

Estate & Legacy Planning

Wills, nominations and trusts explained simply, so you can think through how you would like your assets to be passed on. Where a will or trust is needed, I can refer you to a licensed trust company or a lawyer.

Global Avenue · Global & Offshore Wealth Planning

Planning across borders, explained

If your family has links overseas, such as children studying abroad or relatives living in another country, it helps to understand how things like currency movements and where you live can affect your plans. I can explain the general points to think about, in plain words.

General education only. No product is offered in this section. Any product I discuss with you will be one that is available in Malaysia through YES Financial Berhad. Any planning is subject to each product's terms, your residency and applicable regulations, including the laws of the country where you live. For tax or legal questions, please speak to a qualified tax adviser or lawyer.

Insurance District · Protection & Insurance Planning

Protection for the people who count on you

Life cover

Cover sized around your family's needs and commitments, explained clearly before you decide.

Medical and critical illness

Hospital and critical illness cover, including a plain walk through of what is and is not covered.

Business protection

Key person cover and buy and sell arrangements that help protect your business and your partners.

We look at the cover you already have, see where there may be gaps, and talk through options that fit your budget. Please do not cancel or replace an existing policy before getting advice, as you may lose benefits or pay more.

Investment District · Investment & Wealth Planning

Investing that matches your goals

Unit trusts

Investing matched to your goals, timeline and comfort with risk.

Private Retirement Schemes (PRS)

A voluntary way to save for retirement alongside your EPF. PRS funds are investments too.

Investment planning

Goals, timeline and risk comfort come first, before choosing anything.

All investments carry risk and values can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Panels

Product providers

The product providers below are shown with the same wording and logo images as on my panel cards.

I may assist you with Unbiased & Holistic Insurance Planning

Life Insurance & Takaful

Logos of AIA, Allianz, Zurich, Zurich Takaful, MCIS Life, AmMetLife, Great Eastern Takaful, eTiQa, FWD Insurance BSN, AIA Public Takaful, Generali, Prudential, Great Eastern, HongLeong Assurance, HongLeong MSIG Takaful, Prudential BSN Takaful, Tokio Marine Life and Manulife.

General Insurance

Logos of Takaful Malaysia, Allianz, Chubb, Tokio Marine Insurance Group, Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad, Lonpac Insurance, Great Eastern, Zurich, Generali, Liberty Insurance, AIG, eTiQa and QBE.

I may assist you with Unbiased & Holistic Wealth Management Saving Strategies

Investment Platforms & Participating Fund Managers

Logos of Kenanga Investors, iFAST, Phillip Capital, Cross Light Capital, Phillip Mutual, Berjaya Mutual, Halogen, Amundi Asset Management, AIA Pension and Asset Management Sdn. Bhd., AHAM Capital Asset Management, MIDF, AmInvest, AmanahRaya Investment Management, AIIMAN, Aberdeen Investments, Eastspring Investments, Principal, Astute Fund Management, Muamalat Invest Sdn Bhd, Maybank Asset Management, Bradbury, Franklin Templeton Investments, KAF, HongLeong Asset Management, BIMB Investment, Nomura Asset Management, Manulife Investment Management, Opus Asset, Saturna Malaysia, Amova Asset Management, RHB Asset Management, Affin Pheim Unit Trusts, RHB Islamic International Asset Management, PMB Investment, UOB Asset Management, TA Investment, CGS International and PBSN.

Participating Offshore Fund Managers

Logos of BlackRock, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, Fidelity International, AllianceBernstein, Morgan Stanley, Allianz Global Investors, Artemis, Amundi, abrdn, Investec, BNY Investments, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, First Sentier Investors, Guinness Global Investors, M&G Investments, Invesco, Liontrust, iShares, HSBC Asset Management, Franklin Templeton Investments, Man, Janus Henderson Investors, Jupiter, J.P.Morgan Asset Management, Fundsmith Equity Fund, GAM Investments, PIMCO, Matthews Asia, Pictet Asset Management, Nordea Asset Management, UBS, Schroders, Robeco, T. Rowe Price, Natixis Investment Managers, Sarasin & Partners, Polar Capital, Partners Group, Ninety One, Momentum Global Investment Management and MFS.

Corporate Trustees

Logos of YES Trustees, RHB Trustees Berhad, as-Salihin Trustee Berhad and JTC Kensington.

Offshore Insurance (Regulated by Labuan Financial Services Authority)

Logos of Investors Trust, RL360°, Manulife and Great Eastern.

SME & Mortgage Financing In collaboration with

Logo of Alliance Bank.

Life is Easier. By Planning. Compare. Choices. Comprehensive.

Panel list shown for information. Availability of any product depends on YES Financial Berhad's distribution arrangements, the product's terms and your eligibility and residency. Listing does not imply endorsement by any provider.

Event Hall

Talks and workshops

Upcoming talks will be announced here.

James Chuah seated, smiling
About James

Hi, I'm James.

I'm James Chuah (Chuah Jun Yin), a Licensed Financial Planner representing YES Financial Berhad in Malaysia. On my page 小蔡谈理财, I share money tips in everyday language, because good planning should not feel complicated.

I can speak with you in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin or Cantonese. Product documents and forms are usually in English or Bahasa Malaysia.

I work with clients across Malaysia, including foreigners with a Malaysian address, and with Malaysians living or working overseas (subject to the laws of the country where you live and each product's terms). Eligibility depends on each product's terms and your residency.

When we meet, I listen first. Then I explain your options clearly, and give you the time you need to decide. No jargon, no rush.

  • Families
  • Business owners
  • Those nearing retirement
  • Young working adults

Personal Financial Review

A Personal Financial Review is how we start. The steps below are what that usually looks like.

How we work together

  1. A relaxed chatTell me about your family, work and worries.
  2. ReviewWe look at what you already have.
  3. PlanClear options in plain words. You decide.
  4. Keep in touchWe review as your life changes.
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WhatsApp Booking

Book a first chat

The quickest way is WhatsApp.

I can speak with you in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin or Cantonese. Product documents and forms are usually in English or Bahasa Malaysia.

Chat with me on WhatsApp

The first chat is free of charge and there is no obligation to buy anything. If you choose a financial plan or a product, any fees, charges or commissions will be explained to you in writing before you decide.