Aris RiparipFINANCIAL COACH
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Real families. Real blueprints.

In their own words, grouped by the questions OFW parents ask before they book.

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Aris coaching a couple in Doha

Miller & Bea on setting goals together as a couple.

QUESTION 1

"Akala namin okay na kami." Do we really need this?

★★★★★

"I always thought I had my finances under control until I went through the financial planning with him. It was an eye opening experience…"

HHerdeliza T.2025
★★★★★

"Blind saving can be detrimental to financial progress. You need to put a label or purpose to your expenses."

PPocholo I.2025
★★★★★

"I went in feeling like I was managing my finances decently. Still, I knew there were gaps I hadn't quite figured out."

TTetet V.2025
QUESTION 2

Will he just sell us something?

★★★★★

"No pressure. No sales talk… ikaw ang gagawa ng decision, ikaw ang magde-decide kung kailan ka ready."

SSheila B.2025
★★★★★

"It was clear from the start that he wasn't just there to sell products or services; he was genuinely invested in helping me reach my financial goals."

TTetet V.2025
★★★★★

"He expressed genuine interest in understanding my dreams and aspirations before discussing any financial matters."

MMay Shael M.2023
QUESTION 3

We're not good with numbers.

★★★★★

"He was never intimidating. He presented tools that made calculations that even I as someone who easily gets overwhelmed with numbers can understand."

JJenniferlee Q.2026
★★★★★

"We never felt overwhelmed because he always makes sure we truly understand before moving forward."

RRuth Grace2026
★★★★★

"He explains things clearly and makes complex financial matters easier to understand."

LLeepot G.2025
QUESTION 4

We're shy to open up our finances.

★★★★★

"As an introvert couple, me and my husband really hesitate so much whenever there is a need in booking a meeting with any stranger… that has been a very wise decision."

JJenniferlee Q.2026
★★★★★

"His approach made us comfortable in sharing our family finances without any inhibitions."

VVonne B.2026
★★★★★

"Discussing personal financial matters, especially with strangers, felt unconventional and uncomfortable. However, Aris bridged that gap with professionalism and empathy."

CCharmaine J.via LinkedIn · 2025
QUESTION 5

Is it too late for us?

★★★★★

"I'm 50, and yes, this age is still a good age to plan… Akala ko dati, too late na. But today, I proved myself wrong."

SSheila B.2025
★★★★★

"It gave us hope and assurance that it is never too late to start and experience the lifestyle of our dream."

VVonne B.2026
★★★★★

"Even though my current financial standing is still a long way from what's typically required for a comfortable retirement, he made me feel hopeful and empowered."

GGrazie F.2025
QUESTION 6

Can we plan for the kids' college and our own future?

★★★★★

"He gives practical, realistic advice for our retirement and our kids' education."

RRuth Grace2026
★★★★★

"For our family our main and top priorities are education, retirement and owning a house & property."

CChristine Jane G.2022
★★★★★

"We realized how much more we can improve our finances towards achieving our retirement goals earlier than we expect."

MMaan A.2022
QUESTION 7

Will it help us as a couple?

★★★★★

"That discussion with Sir Aris made us stronger as a couple who are still in the early years of our married life."

JJayson J.2021
★★★★★

"Meeting with Aris was truly a turning point for me and my husband."

HHanelette G.via LinkedIn · 2026
★★★★★

"We sit down together, look into our goals, and identify where we are now and where we want to be."

DDianne M.2023
QUESTION 8

What do we actually walk away with?

★★★★★

"Months later, I still return to the blueprint we worked on to review our priorities and make adjustments as life changes."

RRotinie N.2026
★★★★★

"The financial plan that we made is specifically tailored for me and my family. It is grounded in real world figures."

JJason Q.2025
★★★★★

"I saw in the blueprint that he created that all of my hard work had paid off."

LLeah Luisa B.via LinkedIn · 2023

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