“Randell Tiongson treats his clients like family, he is sincere and honest in guiding you to the right ways you can achieve your financial goals using the full extent of your capability.”

– Christian Bautista, International celebrity & multi-award singer

“Randell is such an authority in personal finance. His approach is practical as well as comprehensive. He is a notch above many others in this arena because he is a real practitioner. His experience weaves a vital fabric of openness and effectivity in his seminars and programs. He goes beyond awareness – his approach focuses well on one of the most important areas – the follow through. That can spell success and failure in life and money management.”

– Rex Mendoza, President & CEO, Philamlife

“Personal Finance Coaching with Randell busted a great deal of money myths for me. For example, I used to think that finances is complicated and has been a source of fear. But talking to Randell made me realize there are simple and easy steps in achieving financial-peace.”

– Rica Peralejo – Bonifacio, TV & Movie Celebrity

“When you listen to Randell Tiongson, you don’t only learn about personal finance, you also get entertained. I definitely recommend Randell Tiongson to Filipinos who want to learn ways to manage money and achieve financial freedom. He has inspired a lot and continues to reach more through his talks and articles that are both educational and fun.”

– Marvin Fausto, Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, BDO Unibank

Catch Randell Tiongson with his guests Chinkee Tan and Jayson Lo on May 18, 2012 for Steps to Financial Peace! 10am to 6 pm at the 4th Level of V Mall, Green Hills. For inquiries, please call or sms Jen Magalong at 0939-1177856 or 0927-9631376 or email [email protected]

Don’t miss this life-changing learning event!

About 2 years ago, I invited 3 teenagers who are expert investors for my Blue Chip program. Those boys have since been known as the Fausto Brothers, teenage investors! While these boys are awesome, they are who they are because they were raised as such by their wonderful parents, Marvin and Rose Fausto.

People are always asking me how to raise financially savvy kids so I’m posting this event. Here’s your chance to learn from no less than the mother of those financially savvy boys, Rose Fausto herself.

The Registered Financial Planner Philippines is so proud to partner with Rose Fausto for Raising Money Smark Kids!

With nearly 3 decades in the investments industry, our next featured expert has handled the investment portfolios of the largest banks amounting to billions. Marvin Fausto can often been seen in many forums, media interviews and seminars all over. He is one of those who I run to for wise investment counsel not only because he is one of the best investment managers of the country, but also because of his unquestionable integrity.

Marvin and his wife Rose are also in the forefront of the financial education advocacy. Along with their 3 sons, the Fausto’s are role models on how a family can have financial peace and enjoy a deeper purpose in life.

The 2012 Outlook of Mr. Marvin Fausto

We remain cautiously optimistic for the Philippines in general.

Even with the global economic slowdown, the resilient domestic consumption is being supported by steady OFW remittances and outsourcing revenues. To this, I estimate that the economy could grow anywhere from 4-5% GDP.

The financial sector on the other hand will remain very liquid coupled with stable inflation rates and low interest rates —  ideal for investments that is expected to generate employment and sustain domestic demand. Interest rates are expected to remain stable at around 4-5% while inflation also to remain benign at 3-4%.

As for the stock market, the Philippine stock exchange is expected to trade positively at around the 4,800 level. Last year’s reduced Government spending that caused the GDP slowdown, is slowly picking up and is expected to be the driver for growth for the country as well as the listed companies in the stock exchange this year.

Investments will center on infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and education. Barring any major economic dislocation for our OFWs in the Middle East, US, and European markets, our domestic economy is expected to remain robust for 2012.

Marvin V. Fausto is the Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the country’s largest bank, BDO and in charge of the Investments unit managing close to P580B under the BDO Trust Banking Group.

Prior to this, he held the position as head of the Trust Banking Group of Equitable PCI Bank from 2002 to 2007 primarily responsible for its overall business and operations. He also held the position of Vice President and Investments Head at Citytrust Banking Corporation. He started his career as an analyst at the former Far East Bank & Trust Co.

After having served as President and director, Mr. Fausto is currently a Board Adviser to the Trust Officers Association of the Philippines, the umbrella organization of the Trust Industry. He was also the Founding President and current Director of the Fund Managers Association of the Philippines.

Mr. Fausto graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Engineering and took MBA units at the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School.

Mr. Fausto is married to Mary Rose F. Fausto, the author of the insightful book “Raising Pinoy Boys” and has three sons, Martin, Enrique and Anton who are one of the country’s youngest investors.