Dr. James Chia
Financial Planner

James is a civil engineer turned financial planner turned network marketeer. Today, he sits on the leadership advisory board of a leading network marketing company. He has written a best-selling book entitled "The Financial Planner's View of MLM".

James Chia has a Ph.D in civil engineering and is a qualified Professional Engineer. In 1996, at age 41, he left the construction industry to become a financial planner. James quickly rose to become the top producer for Prudential Assurance in his first year. He has a Masters of Science in Applied Finance, the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is also a Certified Financial Planner practitioner. He has been acknowledged as one of Singapore's top financial planners.

He was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces National Serviceman of the Year Award in 1995 and was Commanding Officer of a National Service Guards Battalion. He attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel as a reservist. In 1993, he was the Singapore National Toastmasters Speech Contest Champion.

His wife Jackie has a degree in business and was a successful insurance agent before starting a global network marketing business. They have two sons and a daughter who are very active in sports at National schools level.

Committed to leadership development and coaching, James has a vision for the world to be filled with empowering and caring Leaders. He stands for a life that welcomes the unknown. He accepts challenge and encourages creativity, empowering people in his community to be Leaders who dare to achieve their best and inspire others.