Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Answered.
Everything you might want to know before we talk. Can't find your question? Just reach out — I'm happy to help.
Getting started
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes — completely free and with no obligation. The first consult is a relaxed 30-minute conversation to understand where you are and what you want. You only ever move forward if and when it makes sense for you.
Book a free consult →Do I have to buy anything?
No. There's no hard sell here. My job is to help you understand your numbers and your options clearly. Whether you take a plan with me, do it later, or just walk away with better clarity, that's your call.
How do we meet?
Whatever's easiest for you — online video call, face-to-face, or a Messenger call. Many clients, including OFW families, plan entirely online.
Who do you usually work with?
Young professionals just starting out, families planning for their kids' future, OFWs providing from abroad, and business owners protecting what they've built. If you have people who depend on you, there's something here for you.
About Allan
Are you a licensed financial advisor?
Yes. I'm Allan Adan, a licensed financial advisor with Manulife Philippines under the Aetos Financials agency, and I'm licensed by the Insurance Commission (IC) of the Philippines.
Is this the official Manulife website?
No. This is my personal advisor website. It's independent of any insurer's official website. Products I discuss are subject to the insurer's own terms and approval.
How do you get paid?
Like most advisors, I'm compensated by the insurer through commissions when a client decides to take a plan — not by charging you a fee for a consult. That's why the first conversation and all the tools here are free.
Insurance & investments
How much coverage do I actually need?
It depends on your income, dependents, debts, and goals — there's no one-size-fits-all number. The Protection Gap Calculator gives you a quick estimate, and your personalized Goal Guide maps it out in detail during a consult.
Try the Protection Gap Calculator →What's the difference between insurance and investment?
Insurance protects your income and your family if something happens to you. Investing grows your money over time. A good plan usually does both — protect first so a setback can't wipe out your progress, then grow with confidence.
I'm young and healthy — do I really need insurance?
That's actually the best time to get covered: premiums are lowest and approval is easiest when you're young and healthy. Locking in coverage early costs far less over a lifetime.
What is my risk profile, and why does it matter?
Your risk profile — Low, Moderate, or High — reflects how much market ups-and-downs you're comfortable with. It helps match you to products that fit you. You can find yours in a couple of minutes with the Client Suitability Assessment.
Take the assessment →Tools & privacy
Are the tools and assessments really free? Do I need to sign up?
All the calculators, the Financial Health Check, and the Client Suitability Assessment are free with no sign-up required. You can email yourself a copy of a result if you'd like — that's optional.
See the free tools →Is my information safe?
Yes. I only collect what you choose to share, I never sell your data, and I handle it in line with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012. I never ask for financial account numbers, passwords, or government IDs through this website.
Read the Privacy Policy →Will you spam me if I reach out?
No. If you contact me, I'll follow up about what you asked for — thoughtfully, not aggressively. You're always free to pause or stop the conversation.
Still have a question?
Ask me anything — no pressure, no jargon. Or book a free consult and we'll talk it through together.