What OFW families say.
45 reviews from parents and couples in Qatar, collected on Facebook and LinkedIn. Shown as short excerpts in their own words.
"As an introvert couple, me and my husband really hesitate so much whenever there is a need in booking a meeting with any stranger. But this time we knew that we really needed help with managing our finances especially now that we have our son Aki."
"I realized na hindi pa pala talaga ako financially stable, lalo na't single ako and I don't have a family of my own yet. He helped me realize a lot of things and gave me a different perspective on how I should handle my finances and plan for my future."
"Looking back, I'm grateful we started our financial coaching with Aris in January 2026. Months later, I still return to the blueprint we worked on to review our priorities and make adjustments as life changes. The biggest difference has been the peace of mind. I feel clearer about where we stand and more confident about our next steps."
"Sir Aris helped us set specific goals and not just talk about them in general terms. He gave us tools we use to track progress, which made everything feel more real and less "someday" for us. … We felt that he's not just going through the usual routines of a consultation."
"We really appreciate Aris' passion in sharing his knowledge and educating others financially. His approach made us comfortable in sharing our family finances without any inhibitions. He just did not talk, but he entertained our questions, he listened to us and analyzed our current financial challenges."
"He explains financial literacy in a very clear and simple way, especially for non-finance people like us. We never felt overwhelmed because he always makes sure we truly understand before moving forward."
"Aris provided exceptional support during our financial consultation. … He helped us understand how to maximize our resources and offered valuable insight into what a secure and comfortable retirement could look like in ten years. We look forward to continuing to work with him as we refine our financial plans and pursue our long-term goals."
"I'm truly grateful for the valuable insights and practical guidance Aris shared. It changed the way I look at my finances for the better. I always thought I had my finances under control until I went through the financial planning with him."
"I always thought I had my finances under control, until I have performed the financial planning exercise with Aris. My key takeaways from the session: 1. Blind saving can be detrimental to financial progress. You need to put a label or purpose to your expenses. 2. Your lifestyle at retirement will determine your financial goals."
"Maganda at maayos ang naging financial discussion namin Mr. Aris. Naipaliwanag niya nang malinaw ang mga key points, lalo na pagdating sa budgeting, expense control, at financial planning. Organized din ang flow ng discussion, madaling maintindihan kahit sa mga hindi expert sa finance."
"I had the opportunity to do the one on one session with Sir Aris today. It was a session filled with learnings and realizations. The financial plan that we made is specifically tailored for me and my family. It is grounded in real world figures taking into consideration inflation and asset appreciation of the ones I currently have."
"🌟 "Age is just a number. What truly matters is the courage to change and the wisdom to act—no matter when you start." 🌟 I'm 50, and yes—this age is still a good age to plan. Actually, any age is the right time to make a move as long as you're willing to take that first step. Akala ko dati, too late na. But today, I proved myself wrong."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Aris Riparip just yesterday, and the experience was truly eye-opening and insightful. While I've had some exposure to financial literacy, I realized during our conversation that I still lacked clarity on how to properly allocate my resources and create a realistic path toward achieving my financial goals."
"Just recently had a session of Financial Audit and planning with Aris Jay Sacriz Riparip, and we discussed clear and comprehensive view of our Family Finances and thanks to him, now we have a Clarity where are we and where we are going on our Financial journey. all we have to do is to commit to our plan no matter what is the situation."
"We are truly grateful for the guidance and support Aris has provided. His insights have helped us reassess our financial situation and make more informed decisions. … He explains things clearly and makes complex financial matters easier to understand. Aris is professional, patient, and genuinely cares about his clients' success."
"I went in feeling like I was managing my finances decently. Still, I knew there were gaps I hadn't quite figured out. Thankfully, Aris didn't judge me for my half-baked attempts at budgeting."
"My husband and I are incredibly grateful to Aris for guiding us as we take the first step toward our financial goals. He helped us navigate the complex details and made it a swift process. His practical tips, honest insights, and straightforward advice are game changer."
"Aris has a superb understanding of my financial goal. … Meeting him is such an incalculable value."
"I wanted to share how impactful our conversation was. His insightful presentation has truly transformed my financial perspective. Thanks to his clear explanations, I now have a solid plan for saving and budgeting, and a much clearer vision for managing my finances. It's been incredibly helpful in setting me on the right path."
"I have been working here in Qatar since 2016 and Thanks God and his guidance I survived 8 years as an OFW. Same as the other story of OF'S, we are here because of our own ambitions and love for our family. … I got a chance to chit chat after the event and get his contact details, and after 6 months he arranged our first meeting."
"To be honest, I have never pictured how my life would be after getting the job of my dreams. I always thought about "earning more" rather than "planning more" for what lies ahead after I retire. Only then did I realize how important it was to plan my finances as early as now when I sought advice from Sir Aris."
"We are truly fortunate to have met Sir Aris and his family—special thanks to OFIE-M and Ms. Princess. 🙏 We were mind-blown by Sir Aris's holistic approach to financial planning. For us, it is the complete navigational tool that we need. His insights have opened doors we never thought was possible and have transformed our mindset."
"I would like to share my experience about Sir Aris, who has personally helped me manage my finances effectively. … With Sir Aris, it was clear that his intention was to genuinely help. In today's world, it is unfortunate that not everyone possesses the genuine heart to help others."
"Kudos to Sir Aris! I'm currently struggling with my finances but it was an answered prayer to meet you. Thank you for giving me HOPE on how will I handle my finances and the motivation on how can I fulfill my goals and dreams in the future."
"You've helped me greatly to have a CLEARER vision of what I'm going through with my financial situation. I appreciate your help and advice in understanding how to achieve SMART's financial goal. I highly recommend Bro."
"Mr. Aris was very helpful during the financial session. It was an eye-opener for me because of the blueprint given by Mr. Aris I can follow a better path for my future. Everyone goes to the doctor for health consultations. … You need an expert like Mr. Aris to guide you to the correct path."
"SIR! PLEASE DON'T STOP YOUR ADVOCACY TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE! LIKE ME🤝 THANK YOU SIR!"
"Thank you Bro Aris for the financial smart goals meeting we had recently. Your guidance and expertise were invaluable in helping me understand my finances better and in developing a plan to achieve my financial goals."
"We sit down together, look into our goals, and identify where we are now and where we want to be to create a realistic plan to achieve our dreams. This experience has helped us be more financially stable and strengthened our faith in God's provision. We are now more confident in facing our financial future positively."
"Hello Mr. Aris, thank you so much for all your help and advise about our financial goals. The expertise and attention to detail with which you have handled our financial affairs made us realize how we can manage our money properly. We are very happy with your professionalism and your ability to help us make wise financial decisions."
"Our conversation with Aris has given us new insight into money management. He was able to clarify how and where our money should be spent for us. Having someone who could be objective in regards to our financial situation and who comprehended our journey was nice. He was very understanding of our worries, and his insights are very helpful."
"I was considering that having a financial session with Mr. Aries was a surprised gift to me because he was only mentioned by my friend while we had a slight short talk about financial literacy while waiting our order for my birthday dinner."
"Kuya Aris is my friend and a brother in Christ. I highly recommend his gift of sharing his knowledge to other people especially when it comes to finances. As an accountant by profession, I am exposed to budgeting and financial analysis."
"My husband and I met Aris through my relative. … However, being always open to financial planning and realizing the importance of it, we gave it a try and set our first meeting with Aris. During our discussion with him, we felt his professionalism, his in-depth knowledge, his passion and genuine interest to provide best for his clients."
"Setting a financial goal provides us with a sense of direction when it comes to handling our finances. Like other married couple, we thought saving some money out of our monthly salary we'd be just fine. Little did we know we fell into a trap of "blind savings" which means blindly saving money without a plan or a goal."
"I would highly recommend Mr. Aris Riparip to anyone wanting to achieve better financial outcomes. I am absolutely delighted with your service.."
"First of all, I may not have realized how much I was mismanaging my money for more than 3 years, until we met this passionate gentleman Sir Aris. I have been working here in Qatar since 2018, and by God's grace blessed with an up-to-standard compensation."
"Aris was very professional, more than willing to answer all your questions, clarifications and the like. … He was very open to discuss and coach us to be better. Thank you for the exceptional assistance. Keep it up!"
"Highly recommended. Thanks for the enlightenment about financial plan. Platform are well presented and explained. May God bless the work of your hands bro! So blessed to have people like you. Salamat and God bless!"
"Highly Recommended! Sessions with him were eye-opener, and his presentations were really insightful. … He puts clients' interest first, takes a holistic view of our financial situation and create clear strategy to meet our financial goals.."
"Meeting with Aris was truly a turning point for me and my husband. He didn't just talk about finances but he also helped us see our future in a way that felt clear and achievable. Aris took the time to understand where we are now, where we want to be and then mapped out the exact steps we need to take to get there."
"Thank you so much Sir Aris, for the time, effort and your unbiased advice. I gained a clearer understanding on how to better navigate my path forward."
"I am truly thankful for attending the last webinar and being given the opportunity to have a one-on-one session to discuss my financial matters with Aris. The experience was both enlightening and overwhelming, providing me with a deeper understanding of my financial situation and the steps I need to take moving forward."
"I had a very fruitful conversation with Mr. Aris. … Our talk taught me a great deal about retirement planning. I saw in the blueprint that he created that all of my hard work had paid off, I am well on my way to a comfortable retirement. It was an eye-opener for me that financial literacy is very important for a good life."
"Mr. Aris really open up our eyes when it comes to our Finances. We thought that budgeting is enough but still we don't meet our financial goal every year. Through his systematic approach we understand the real essence of Financial Goals. … By his help, we understand clearly our reasons for this dreams."
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