BBS
Financial Services Consultant
My Personal Story
Hello, I’m Sherrill, and I graduated from Loughborough University with a First Class Honours in Business Studies.
My results gave me a wide variety of career paths to choose from, but Financial Consulting was always my first choice.
I have often been asked by my friends, “Why this job?” Well, it’s because of two reasons— my parents, and my Grandpa.
My parents have been a big influence in my life. Their constant emphasis on valuing hard work is the reason why I earned my academic achievements.
However, the biggest influence they had on me was through their actions. Despite not having much, they were always kind and compassionate to people in need.
Growing up, I observed their little actions of treating meals to homeless people or going out of their way to help others. And as I grew older, I soon realised their values started to take shape in me.
I recall that there was this time in university when my Chinese classmate confided in me about the difficulties she faced in understanding our Economics module due to the language barrier.
After translating the entire lecture notes to Mandarin, I tutored her as well. All of which was done a week before our exam. It all paid off when she received an A for that subject.
But the key factor that led me to this industry was none other than my grandfather.
I remember how he would always hold my hands, ask me how I was doing, and sharing his life stories with me, telling me to work hard and to give 100% in everything I do.
Unfortunately, during my teens, he contracted a severe illness. Without insurance, his care options were very limited. I saw how the illness consumed him before my eyes, yet I couldn’t do anything about it.
He was no longer the energetic and cheerful man that raised me. As I watched him deteriorate, I’ve never felt so helpless in my life before.
I had often wondered if we had the foresight to have purchased insurance and had taken steps to financially prepare for such events, would my family have been able to avoid such a tragedy? Maybe things would have been much different. Maybe, just maybe, he might still be alive.
The tipping point came when I met Kevin, the Associate Director of Odyssey, AIA. And these 2 things stood out to me:
- His perspective on the importance of Financial Planning and how to impact lives through it.
- He is driven because he also experienced a loss similar to that of my Grandpa.
It was through these series of life experiences that led to where I am now.
Today, I make sure no one has to go through the same pain I struggled with. I make sure that in spite of illness or even death, their loved ones can grief without worrying about the burden of finances, or even their children’s future.
I’m Sherrill, and I’m here to Guide You Through Life’s Adventure.
Testimonials
Read More About What Others Have To Say About Sherrill
“Really grateful to Sherrill for being so patient with me when explaining the different policies. As a person with little knowledge on the insurance sector, it took a really long time for me to absorb all the relevant and important details. However, Sherrill was really patient in that aspect and showed no signs of being annoyed as she slowly explained everything to me in detail which really showcased her in depth knowledge. With Odyssey having staff like Sherrill, I would definitely recommend them knowing people will be in good hands.”
Dominic LumUndergraduate
“I'm really glad to have Sherrill as my financial consultant. She is always patiently answering my doubts and always giving the most sensible advice on which policy/savings plans that are suitable for me. Through our meet-ups, I can feel that she always places my needs above anything else. Her approachable attitude makes it easier for me to talk to her and make me feel comfortable in understanding what policy and plans are more suitable for me, as it can be overwhelming when making a decision/financial planning. Thank you Sherrill, appreciate all your effort!”
Michelle LeuCivil Engineer
“Bryan & Sherrill, they really are, without question, the very best agents I have ever worked with, and I have had many. I have and will be recommending them to many others! Thank you very much to both of you for your help and the peace of mind you have provided. They are really good at following up with the needs of customers. They also explained all the fine-prints, which people normally don’t talk about. Cheers!”
Rishab SharmaNSF
“Being a committed and patient individual, Sherrill has helped me deepen my knowledge on financial planning by providing me with valuable advice which catered to my needs. She is approachable and promptly replies to any queries that I have. I really appreciate the commitment Odyssey has towards their clients and will definitely recommend them!”
Tan Hui QiCivil Engineer
“I had a pleasant experience and I definitely recommend this team for their honesty and care for their clients! And thank you to my consultant, Sherrill, who engaged me from the bottom of her heart.”
Celine ChuaCivil Servant
“Sherrill was my agent, she's really kind, compassionate and knowledgeable about her work. Her advice is catered individually that could help me achieve my goals, on top of providing advice for various financial matters 🙂 I love how working with her felt more like a friend than a business. Really appreciated all the help I’ve received, would highly recommend 🥳”
Phang Min WeiNSF
“Having being in this field for less than 2 years, Sherrill possesses deep & thorough knowledge on financial planning and has aid me immensely through her thoughtful, personalised and valuable advices. Sherrill is dedicated and committed to her job and every single of her clients, which is one of the traits I like about her. Will wholeheartedly recommend her and Team Odyssey.”
Ng Chee ShanCoordinator
“I’ve always had reservations towards financial planning as it’s a long-term commitment plus I wasn’t sure of its returns or if it’ll be worth the investment. However, after Sherrill’s introductions and explanations, it made me realise how important it was to start planning now. I could see Sherrill’s passion and utmost dedication towards her job when she took the time and effort to design and revise my plans to cater to my needs and preferences. I recognise the importance of and appreciate having a financial advisor that I know I can turn to whenever in need and if I require any advice or clarifications regarding my plans. Sherrill has been of amazing help since and I definitely trust that she’ll do great with helping me plan for my future and making sure I’m well covered.”
Teresa KohStatistics Specialist
“As someone who is skeptical and unsure of insurance policies in general, Sherrill has been really kind and patient, explaining warmly any enquiries I have and ensuring I fully understand what I'm signing up for. With this friendly and trusty advisor at my back, I can rest assured that I am in good hands :).”
Nicholas PangNSF
“Being blur and lost, Sherrill has helped me to go through whatever coverage I had in the past and advised me on the best course of action. She promptly replies to any questions that I have and is committed to providing valuable advice in my financial planning. I will strongly recommend Sherrill to my friends!”
Shawn TangUndergraduate
Sherrill Gan
BBS
Financial Services Consultant
My Personal Story
Hello, I’m Sherrill, and I graduated from Loughborough University with a First Class Honours in Business Studies.
My results gave me a wide variety of career paths to choose from, but Financial Consulting was always my first choice.
I have often been asked by my friends, “Why this job?” Well, it’s because of two reasons— my parents, and my Grandpa.
My parents have been a big influence in my life. Their constant emphasis on valuing hard work is the reason why I earned my academic achievements.
However, the biggest influence they had on me was through their actions. Despite not having much, they were always kind and compassionate to people in need.
Growing up, I observed their little actions of treating meals to homeless people or going out of their way to help others. And as I grew older, I soon realised their values started to take shape in me.
I recall that there was this time in university when my Chinese classmate confided in me about the difficulties she faced in understanding our Economics module due to the language barrier.
After translating the entire lecture notes to Mandarin, I tutored her as well. All of which was done a week before our exam. It all paid off when she received an A for that subject.
But the key factor that led me to this industry was none other than my grandfather.
I remember how he would always hold my hands, ask me how I was doing, and sharing his life stories with me, telling me to work hard and to give 100% in everything I do.
Unfortunately, during my teens, he contracted a severe illness. Without insurance, his care options were very limited. I saw how the illness consumed him before my eyes, yet I couldn’t do anything about it.
He was no longer the energetic and cheerful man that raised me. As I watched him deteriorate, I’ve never felt so helpless in my life before.
I had often wondered if we had the foresight to have purchased insurance and had taken steps to financially prepare for such events, would my family have been able to avoid such a tragedy? Maybe things would have been much different. Maybe, just maybe, he might still be alive.
The tipping point came when I met Kevin, the Associate Director of Odyssey, AIA. And these 2 things stood out to me:
- His perspective on the importance of Financial Planning and how to impact lives through it.
- He is driven because he also experienced a loss similar to that of my Grandpa.
It was through these series of life experiences that led to where I am now.
Today, I make sure no one has to go through the same pain I struggled with. I make sure that in spite of illness or even death, their loved ones can grief without worrying about the burden of finances, or even their children’s future.
I’m Sherrill, and I’m here to Guide You Through Life’s Adventure.
Testimonials
Read More About What Others Have To Say About Sherrill
“Really grateful to Sherrill for being so patient with me when explaining the different policies. As a person with little knowledge on the insurance sector, it took a really long time for me to absorb all the relevant and important details. However, Sherrill was really patient in that aspect and showed no signs of being annoyed as she slowly explained everything to me in detail which really showcased her in depth knowledge. With Odyssey having staff like Sherrill, I would definitely recommend them knowing people will be in good hands.”
Dominic LumUndergraduate
“I'm really glad to have Sherrill as my financial consultant. She is always patiently answering my doubts and always giving the most sensible advice on which policy/savings plans that are suitable for me. Through our meet-ups, I can feel that she always places my needs above anything else. Her approachable attitude makes it easier for me to talk to her and make me feel comfortable in understanding what policy and plans are more suitable for me, as it can be overwhelming when making a decision/financial planning. Thank you Sherrill, appreciate all your effort!”
Michelle LeuCivil Engineer
“Bryan & Sherrill, they really are, without question, the very best agents I have ever worked with, and I have had many. I have and will be recommending them to many others! Thank you very much to both of you for your help and the peace of mind you have provided. They are really good at following up with the needs of customers. They also explained all the fine-prints, which people normally don’t talk about. Cheers!”
Rishab SharmaNSF
“Being a committed and patient individual, Sherrill has helped me deepen my knowledge on financial planning by providing me with valuable advice which catered to my needs. She is approachable and promptly replies to any queries that I have. I really appreciate the commitment Odyssey has towards their clients and will definitely recommend them!”
Tan Hui QiCivil Engineer
“I had a pleasant experience and I definitely recommend this team for their honesty and care for their clients! And thank you to my consultant, Sherrill, who engaged me from the bottom of her heart.”
Celine ChuaCivil Servant
“Sherrill was my agent, she's really kind, compassionate and knowledgeable about her work. Her advice is catered individually that could help me achieve my goals, on top of providing advice for various financial matters 🙂 I love how working with her felt more like a friend than a business. Really appreciated all the help I’ve received, would highly recommend 🥳”
Phang Min WeiNSF
“Having being in this field for less than 2 years, Sherrill possesses deep & thorough knowledge on financial planning and has aid me immensely through her thoughtful, personalised and valuable advices. Sherrill is dedicated and committed to her job and every single of her clients, which is one of the traits I like about her. Will wholeheartedly recommend her and Team Odyssey.”
Ng Chee ShanCoordinator
“I’ve always had reservations towards financial planning as it’s a long-term commitment plus I wasn’t sure of its returns or if it’ll be worth the investment. However, after Sherrill’s introductions and explanations, it made me realise how important it was to start planning now. I could see Sherrill’s passion and utmost dedication towards her job when she took the time and effort to design and revise my plans to cater to my needs and preferences. I recognise the importance of and appreciate having a financial advisor that I know I can turn to whenever in need and if I require any advice or clarifications regarding my plans. Sherrill has been of amazing help since and I definitely trust that she’ll do great with helping me plan for my future and making sure I’m well covered.”
Teresa KohStatistics Specialist
“As someone who is skeptical and unsure of insurance policies in general, Sherrill has been really kind and patient, explaining warmly any enquiries I have and ensuring I fully understand what I'm signing up for. With this friendly and trusty advisor at my back, I can rest assured that I am in good hands :).”
Nicholas PangNSF
“Being blur and lost, Sherrill has helped me to go through whatever coverage I had in the past and advised me on the best course of action. She promptly replies to any questions that I have and is committed to providing valuable advice in my financial planning. I will strongly recommend Sherrill to my friends!”
Shawn TangUndergraduate
“Sherrill is without a doubt a very friendly caring and loving agent she placed a lot of effort in understanding my background and status to come up with the best suggestion for me in order to give me the best I would definitely recommend her if ur looking for someone easy to talk to without awkwardness and have someone to really find the best for you!! Thankyou Sherrill!!”
Koh Hong RuiNSF
