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Increase your cash flow
Understand where your money goes. Then spend less than you earn. This is not budgeting — it is the discipline everything else depends on.
Erlwin S. Abanggan — Financial Advisor Cebu
IMG Wealth Academy · Cebu
Learn how money works. Then never worry about it again.
Erlwin S. Abanggan teaches the 6-Step Financial Foundation to Filipino families in Cebu and to OFWs worldwide. Twenty years. One free session to start.
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100% Free Session
90 minutes. No products discussed.
The question that starts everything
If you lose your income today, how many years can you survive?
Most Filipino families survive three months. Some survive one. A few survive a week. This is the question the 6-Step Foundation answers.
We do not start with investments. We start with what happens if the income stops. Then we build the foundation, one step at a time, in the order that actually protects you.
Free. No products discussed.
What we do
Three ways to work with us.
Start with a free session. If you want to go deeper, join the Academy. If you want direct access to the full partner network, become a member.
Financial Roadmap Session
A free 90-minute conversation where we build your written financial roadmap together. You leave with a document you own. No products discussed.
Wealth Academy Program
IMG's flagship financial literacy curriculum. Six modules. You become your own financial expert — the thing most people pay an advisor to do for them.
IMG Preferred Membership
One membership. Direct access to Kaiser HMO, life insurance, mutual funds, and every partner in the IMG network — at member rates.
Track record
Twenty years. One question. The same answer.
20+
Years as an IMG trainer
1,000+
Families and OFWs walked through the Roadmap
6
Steps in the foundation. Same six since 2005.
0
Products sold before the Roadmap Session
The framework
The 6-Step Financial Foundation.
You do not start with investments. You start with cash flow, then protection, then debt, then an emergency fund. Investments come last — because that is the order that actually works.
02
Protect your health
PhilHealth is a discount, not a plan. Kaiser HMO through IMG costs less than a single emergency-room visit.
03
Protect your income
If you are the breadwinner, your income is your family's most valuable asset. Life insurance is income replacement — not a bet on dying.
04
Eliminate your debt
Credit cards at 3.5% monthly. Loans that eat half a paycheck. Debt is the leak. Fix it before you invest.
05
Build your emergency fund
Three to six months of income in cash. Not invested. Not in mutual funds. Money you can reach in a day.
06
Invest for the long term
Mutual funds. Stocks. Long-term healthcare. Compound interest over decades — never over months.
Most people start with step 6. That is why it does not work.
In their words
What people say after the Roadmap Session.
A sample of client testimonials. Every name is real. Every result is theirs.
No testimonials published yet. Every one we publish will be real, dated, and paired with a specific result — because a fabricated one is worse than none.
In the room
The Wealth Academy, in pictures.
Training sessions, Roadmap Sessions, and the moments in between. Real photos, real families, real rooms.
Wealth Academy session
Free Roadmap Session
JY Square office, Cebu
The IMG community
OFW families
Certified Associate Financial Planner
The shelf
Products at member rates. Only when the plan calls for them.
These are the three product categories IMG members access at preferred pricing. We do not lead with them. The Roadmap Session decides which one, if any, applies to you.
Kaiser HMO
Long-term and short-term health coverage at member rates. Two tiers: senior care and working-adult HMO.
Life Insurance
Income protection through Manila Bankers Life. For the years your family depends on your paycheck.
Mutual Funds
Long-term investing through Rampver Financials and PhilEquity. Zero entry fee for IMG members.
Start here
The best time to start was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.
Book a free 90-minute session. Walk in with questions. Walk out with a written plan. No products discussed.
Free. No obligation. At JY Square Mall, Cebu, or online.
About
Erlwin S. Abanggan.
IMG Marketing Director. Trainer. Twenty years teaching Filipino families how money works. Based in Cebu.
Erlwin S. Abanggan is a Marketing Director and trainer at IMG (International Marketing Group) Philippines, based at JY Square Mall in Lahug, Cebu City. He has trained Filipino working adults, OFW families, and IMG associates in the Wealth Academy Program's 6-Step Financial Foundation for approximately twenty years.
The work is the same every week: sit with someone who has income but no plan, walk them through the six steps, and leave them with a written document they own. No products in the first session. Ever.
Why this practice is different
Four things you will not find elsewhere.
Twenty years of training.
Same framework. Same outcome. Same discipline. The 6 steps have not changed since 2005 — because they do not need to. What changes is the family sitting across the table.
Direct access through IMG.
Not carrier-locked. IMG distributes products from Kaiser, Manila Bankers, Fidelity, Rampver, and PhilEquity. The recommendation follows the need — not the commission.
Bilingual delivery.
Tagalog and English in the same session. Whichever language makes the conversation clearer is the language we use. Financial literacy is not a language test.
Plan first, products second.
No product is discussed until the plan exists. The Roadmap Session ends with a document you own — not a proposal, not a quote, not a brochure.
The problem this practice solves
Personal finance advice is usually aligned with the seller.
Most Filipino working adults learn personal finance from people who are paid to sell them something. The advice they get is aligned with the seller's commission, not their situation. The result is a shelf of products that do not fit together — an HMO here, a whole life plan there, a mutual fund that was never intended to be an emergency fund.
Erlwin's approach inverts this. The Roadmap Session is free, ends with a written document, and does not sell. Products are discussed only if the client asks. The plan is the product.
Credentials
The verifiable record.
IMG Philippines — Marketing Director
Current role. Marketing Director at International Marketing Group (IMG) Philippines, the Philippine distribution arm of World Financial Group (AEGON).
IMG Wealth Academy — Trainer
Trains IMG members and associates in the 6-Step Financial Foundation and the Wealth Academy Program curriculum.
Certifications
Certifications and licenses will be listed here once verified. Contact for current credentials.
Awards and recognition
IMG recognition awards and industry honors will be listed here once verified. Contact for current recognitions.
The path so far
Twenty years, five chapters.
Every year on this list is a year of teaching the same six steps to families across the Philippines.
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Year 1
Joins IMG as a member.
Begins as a member with no products to sell and no team to lead — just the curriculum, and the conviction that Filipino families deserve better financial education than they were getting.
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Year 3
Begins training as an IMG trainer.
Moves from member to trainer. Teaches the Wealth Academy curriculum to new members. Learns that the fastest way to understand the framework is to teach it.
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Year 8
Relocates to Cebu. Opens the JY Square office.
Sets up practice in Lahug. The JY Square office becomes a walk-in hub for members, prospects, and OFW families who want to meet in person.
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Year 15
Becomes Marketing Director.
Takes on leadership of IMG Philippines' marketing organization. Continues to train personally — because the teaching is the point.
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Today
Wealth Academy continues.
Same 6 steps. Same 20 years of conviction. New families every week.
Start here
Book a free session. Meet in person or online.
If any of this resonates, the next step is a 90-minute conversation. No products. No obligation.
At JY Square Mall, Cebu, or online.
Frequently asked
Questions we hear often.
The ten questions that come up most. If yours is not here, the contact page is one click away.
What is IMG?
IMG is International Marketing Group, a Philippine financial brokerage distributing products from Kaiser, Manila Bankers, Fidelity, Rampver, and PhilEquity.
Is IMG an MLM?
No. IMG is a distribution company. Two separate paths exist: buying products as a member, and earning commissions as an associate. Both are optional.
Is IMG legit?
IMG has operated in the Philippines for over 15 years. Its parent, World Financial Group, is a subsidiary of AEGON, one of the world's largest insurance groups.
Is the Roadmap Session really free?
Yes. No fee. No product. No catch.
Will you try to sell me something?
Not in the Roadmap Session. If products come up, they are discussed in a separate, second conversation.
How much do I need to start?
The Roadmap Session starts at zero. Products come later, only if they fit your plan.
Do I need to be a member to attend the Roadmap Session?
No. The Roadmap Session is open to anyone.
Do you meet in person?
Yes, at JY Square Mall, Lahug, Cebu.
Do you meet online?
Yes, especially for OFWs. Online sessions are built for your time zone.
Do you speak Tagalog?
Yes. Sessions are bilingual — Tagalog and English in the same conversation.
Still have a question?
Ask us directly.
If the answer is not here, send a message or book a free session. We respond within one business day.
Free session. One-business-day reply on messages.
JY Square Mall · Lahug · Cebu City
Let's talk about your money.
Book a free Roadmap Session, ask a question, or walk in at JY Square Mall, Lahug, Cebu.
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5 partners · One membership
The IMG partner shelf.
Direct access to the Philippines' leading providers — at member rates. IMG does not manufacture products. It distributes them. Every product below is offered by a partner company that has been vetted by IMG and is available to members at preferred pricing.
Kaiser HMO
Health coverage through Kaiser International Healthgroup. Long-term care for seniors, short-term HMO for working adults, and senior care services.
Life Insurance
Income replacement through Manila Bankers Life. Term and whole life, designed for the years your family depends on your paycheck.
Mutual Funds
Bond, balanced, and equity funds through Rampver Financials and PhilEquity. Zero entry fee for IMG members.
Not sure which applies to you?
That is what the Roadmap Session is for.
The session decides which product — if any — fits your situation. No products discussed in the session itself.
Free. 90 minutes. No obligation.
Free · 90 minutes · By appointment
Free Financial Roadmap Session.
A 90-minute conversation. A written document you keep. No products discussed.
Book a Session
Booking this week
What this is
We build your roadmap together.
We sit down and build your written financial roadmap together. We cover the 6-Step Foundation, examine where you are today, and map what to do next. You leave with a document. No products are discussed in this session — ever.
What you leave with
Four things in your hands.
A written roadmap you keep.
Not a brochure. Not a proposal. A document that captures where you are, what matters most, and the order to tackle it in. It is yours, whether or not you ever work with us again.
A snapshot against the 6 Steps.
Where you are on each of the six. Which step you have already completed. Which step is the next one to focus on. No guessing.
A next-step list.
What to do this month. This quarter. This year. In your language, not in financial jargon.
Answers to your questions.
Whatever you have wanted to ask about money but did not know who to ask. Emergency funds. Insurance. Mutual funds. Retirement. You name it.
Who this is for
And who it is not for.
The session is not right for everyone. Here is the honest split.
This is for you if you are…
This is not for you if you want…
How it works
Five steps from booking to document.
01
You book a time.
In-person at JY Square Mall, or online. You pick a slot that fits your week.
02
We talk. You do most of it.
The first 30 minutes are yours. What is happening in your work, your family, your goals. We listen before we map.
03
We build the roadmap together.
The next 45 minutes. We map your situation against the 6 Steps. Where you are. What is next. What to skip for now and why.
04
We review it. You ask questions.
Nothing is rushed. If a step does not make sense, we rewrite it in plain language until it does.
05
You leave with the document.
You decide what happens next. There is no second meeting unless you want one.
Who you will be meeting
Erlwin S. Abanggan.
Erlwin S. Abanggan
IMG Marketing Director. Trainer. Twenty years teaching the 6-Step Financial Foundation to Filipino families and OFWs. Based at JY Square Mall, Cebu.
Questions
What people ask before booking.
Is this really free?
Yes. No hidden fee, no product, no catch.
What if I do not have money to invest yet?
Then this session matters more, not less.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just your questions. Bring numbers if you have them.
How long does it take?
90 minutes, sometimes less.
Can I bring my spouse or partner?
Yes — encouraged. Decisions about money are easier when both people are in the room.
What if I am an OFW?
Online sessions are built for your time zone.
Will you sell me something?
No. Not in this session. If you ask about products, we will schedule a second conversation.
The session is free
Free. No obligation. No products discussed.
Booking a session costs nothing. Walking away from it costs nothing. If nothing else, you leave with a written document you can use with any advisor, at any company, forever.
At JY Square Mall, Cebu, or online. Reply within one business day.
If you want to go deeper
Two more ways in.
Wealth Academy Program
Six modules. The full 6-Step Financial Foundation. You become your own financial expert — the thing most people pay an advisor to be.
IMG Preferred Membership
One membership. Direct access to Kaiser HMO, life insurance, mutual funds, and every partner in the IMG network — at member rates.
6 Modules · Free for members · Cebu + Online
Wealth Academy Program.
IMG's six-module financial literacy curriculum. You do not leave with products — you leave understanding money.
What this is
Where IMG teaches the 6-Step Financial Foundation in full.
The Wealth Academy is the flagship curriculum that has been taught to IMG members for twenty years. Six sessions. The same framework. When you finish, you are your own financial expert — the thing most people pay an advisor to be.
Who this is for
You do not need to know anything to start.
IMG members.
The Wealth Academy is included with IMG Preferred Membership. If you are a member, the program is free.
Working adults who want to understand money.
If you have been told what to do but never why, this is the "why." Six modules, in order, no skipped steps.
OFWs managing family finances.
Online cohorts are built for your time zone. Same curriculum. Same instructor. Wherever you are.
Anyone who has been sold to, not taught.
If you have walked out of an advisor meeting holding a brochure you did not fully understand, the Academy is the un-learning.
What you will know at the end
Four skills that stay with you.
Read a financial product.
Understand what an HMO, a term life policy, a whole-life policy, and a mutual fund actually are. What each one covers. What each one does not.
Run the arithmetic yourself.
The Rule of 72. Compound interest. Emergency fund math. The X-Curve. Whatever an advisor calculates, you can calculate faster — and check their work.
Order your priorities.
The 6-step order that works: cash flow, protection, debt, emergency fund, investment. Why starting with investments destroys people — and what to do instead.
Ask better questions.
Of an advisor. Of an insurance agent. Of yourself. The questions that separate a productive financial conversation from a sales pitch.
The curriculum
Six modules. One framework. Same order.
The modules map exactly to the 6-Step Financial Foundation. You complete them in order — because the order is the point.
01
Cash Flow
Where your money goes, and why it leaves faster than it arrives. The discipline everything else depends on.
02
Health Protection
PhilHealth vs Kaiser HMO. What "coverage" actually means. Why long-term care is a separate decision from short-term HMO.
03
Income Protection
Life insurance as income replacement, not as a bet. Term vs whole life. When each applies, and when neither does.
04
Debt Elimination
How debt eats compound interest from the wrong side. Which debts to attack first. When debt is a tool and when it is a leak.
05
Emergency Fund
Three to six months of income in cash. Why investing before this step destroys people. What counts as an emergency and what does not.
06
Long-Term Investment
Mutual funds, stocks, compound interest, and the Rule of 72. Why trading is not investing — and why decades beat months every time.
Free previews
See how Erlwin teaches, before you enroll.
Three short clips from the Wealth Academy. No sign-up, no gate. Watch five minutes and you will know whether the teaching style fits.
Your instructor
Erlwin S. Abanggan.
Erlwin S. Abanggan
IMG Marketing Director. Trainer of trainers. Twenty years walking the same path he teaches. Based at JY Square Mall, Cebu.
Prerequisites and format
What you need, and what you do not.
What you need.
What you do not need.
The program is free for members
Included with IMG Preferred Membership.
The Wealth Academy is a member benefit. One membership. Six modules. Ongoing access to new cohorts. No additional fee for the program itself.
Membership required. Program free thereafter.
Questions
What people ask before enrolling.
How long does the program take?
Six sessions over six weeks.
Where is it held?
JY Square Mall, Cebu — and online for OFWs and members outside Cebu.
Do I need to be a member?
Yes — the Academy is a member benefit. See the membership page for details.
Do I need math skills?
No. Basic arithmetic is enough. Every calculation is taught in plain language.
Is there a certificate?
To be confirmed. Contact us for the current certification status.
Can I repeat a module?
Yes. Members can attend any module again in future cohorts, at no extra cost.
If this is not quite right yet
Two other entry points.
Financial Roadmap Session
Free. 90 minutes. A written roadmap you own. No products discussed. The best first step if you are not sure whether the Academy fits.
IMG Preferred Membership
One membership. Direct access to Kaiser HMO, life insurance, mutual funds, and every partner in the IMG network — at member rates.
Lifetime membership · One-time fee
IMG Preferred Membership.
One membership. Direct access to the IMG partner network. Member rates on every product.
Apply for Membership
Open for new members
What this is
IMG is a brokerage. This is the card that gets you the price.
IMG is not an insurance company. It is not a fund manager. It sits between you and every major financial provider in the Philippines and negotiates pricing on your behalf. Membership gives you direct access — you do not go through an agent.
Who this is for
For the household that wants every option on the table.
Working adults who want the full shelf.
Not one carrier's products. Every carrier. So the recommendation follows your need, not the company that pays the highest commission.
OFW families managing money across borders.
Direct access without an intermediary. Member rates apply whether you buy from Manila or Riyadh.
Anyone who wants the education, not just the products.
Membership includes the Wealth Academy. That is the part most people miss — it is not just the discount card.
Families preparing for the next ten years.
HMO for aging parents. Insurance for the working years. Funds for the children's education. All from one place.
What membership includes
Twenty benefits. Five groups.
Every benefit below is offered by IMG's partner companies to members at member-only rates. Benefits change as partners change — current list confirmed at application.
Education
Health
Protection
Investment
Lifestyle
Community
Access to the IMG member network — a community of members walking the same path. The environment is part of the benefit: everyone around you is saving, investing, and protecting their income.
Price
One-time. Lifetime. No recurring charge.
IMG Preferred Membership
₱—
- Lifetime membership — no renewal, no recurring charge.
- All 20 partner benefits listed above.
- Wealth Academy Program included.
- Direct access to Kaiser, Manila Bankers, Fidelity, Rampver, PhilEquity.
- Member rates on every product, forever.
Questions
The honest answers.
Is this MLM?
No. IMG is a distribution company. Two separate paths exist: buying products as a member, and earning commissions as an associate. Both are optional. Membership does not require you to recruit anyone.
Do I have to recruit anyone?
No.
Do I have to buy anything?
No. Membership itself is the only purchase.
Can I cancel?
Membership is lifetime. It does not auto-renew.
What if I already have an HMO?
You can still use the investment, insurance, and lifestyle benefits.
What if I am outside Cebu?
IMG has offices across the Philippines. Membership applies wherever you are. Application can be completed online.
If you are not sure yet
Two things to do first.
Book a Free Roadmap Session
Before you decide on membership, meet Erlwin for a free 90-minute session. No products discussed. You leave with a written roadmap. Then you decide.
Wealth Academy Program
Membership includes the Academy. See the curriculum before you enroll — six modules, same framework Erlwin has taught for twenty years.
Ready to apply
One application. Lifetime access.
Application is a short conversation, not a form. Reach out and we will walk you through it.
One-time fee. Lifetime membership. Reply within one business day.
Kaiser International Healthgroup · Member rates
Kaiser HMO at member rates.
Health coverage through Kaiser International Healthgroup. Two tiers: long-term care for seniors, short-term HMO for working adults.
What this is
PhilHealth covers a fraction. Kaiser fills the rest.
PhilHealth is a discount, not a plan. Kaiser is supplemental coverage. IMG members access Kaiser plans at preferred pricing — often lower than the same plan quoted directly.
Who this is for
Four situations where Kaiser applies.
Working adults without company HMO.
Freelancers, small business owners, and employees at companies that do not provide HMO coverage.
Parents covering children and aging parents.
One plan can cover dependents. The long-term care tier is designed for parents in their 60s and older.
OFWs covering family in the Philippines.
You work abroad. They stay home. Kaiser covers the family while you are away.
Seniors 60+ needing long-term care.
The long-term care tier is specifically designed for members past retirement age. Different structure, different coverage window.
Coverage
Two tiers. Different windows, different purposes.
| Plan | Short-term HMO | Long-term Care |
|---|---|---|
| Annual limit | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Age eligibility | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Coverage period | Annual, renewable | Multi-year contract |
| Pre-existing conditions | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Exclusions
What this does not cover.
Not covered.
Covered.
Price
Member rates. Payment in quarters, halves, or full year.
Kaiser HMO — Member rate
₱—
- Rates are lower than the same plan quoted directly.
- Annual payment carries the largest discount.
- Coverage starts after the waiting period (see FAQ).
- Option to add dependents at application.
Questions
What people ask before enrolling.
Is Kaiser the same as PhilHealth?
No. PhilHealth is government baseline. Kaiser is supplemental — it covers what PhilHealth does not.
Can I use both?
Yes — they stack. PhilHealth covers part, Kaiser covers the rest.
What if I already have company HMO?
Kaiser can cover what your company HMO does not — or cover family members not on your company plan.
How long is the waiting period?
Waiting period depends on the plan tier. Confirmed at application.
Next step
Request a Kaiser quote at member rates.
Member rates are only available through IMG. No obligation to proceed.
Reply within one business day.
Related
Other products on the shelf.
Manila Bankers Life · Member rates
Life insurance is income replacement — not a bet on dying.
Manila Bankers Life, available through IMG at member rates. For the years your family depends on your paycheck.
What this is
Your income is your family's most valuable asset.
If you are the breadwinner, your income is your family's single most valuable asset. Life insurance replaces that income if the income stops. That is the whole product. There is no other reason to buy it.
Who this is for
Four situations where life insurance applies.
Breadwinners with dependents.
If someone relies on your paycheck for rent, food, or school fees, that income needs a backup.
OFWs supporting family in the Philippines.
The family relies on the remittance. Insurance replaces the remittance if the income stops.
Parents covering children's education.
Tuition for the next ten years is a fixed commitment. Insurance ensures it is funded even if the earner is not present.
Anyone with debt the family would inherit.
A mortgage, a car loan, a business loan. If the debt would fall on family members, insurance covers the transition.
The two problems it solves
Die too soon. Or live too long.
If you die too soon.
The mortgage is paid. The children's education is funded. The family stays in the house. The household does not go from two incomes to zero overnight.
If you live too long.
Whole-life plans with a cash value component supplement retirement savings. Not a replacement for funds, but a supplement.
Two structures
Term life or whole life. Different jobs.
| Product | Term Life | Whole Life |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage period | Fixed years (10, 15, 20) | Lifetime |
| Premium | Level for the term | Level for lifetime |
| Cash value | None | Accumulates |
| Best for | Income replacement during working years | Permanent coverage plus savings |
What this is not
Common misconceptions.
Not an investment.
Whole-life cash value is a supplement, not an investment strategy. Funds and mutual funds do the investing.
Not a lottery ticket.
Insurance pays for one outcome: the earner is gone and the family needs replacement income. There is no winning.
Not a way to get rich.
Anyone who frames life insurance as a wealth-building product is selling you something else.
Price
Rates depend on age, term, and coverage amount.
Manila Bankers — Member rate
₱—
- Member rates are lower than the same coverage quoted directly.
- Term life for pure income replacement — the lower-cost option.
- Whole life for permanent coverage plus cash value.
- Paid monthly or annually.
Questions
What people ask before buying.
Do I need life insurance if I have no dependents?
Usually no. The Roadmap Session will tell you whether it applies to your situation.
What is the difference between term and whole life?
Term is cheap, temporary, and pure income replacement. Whole life is permanent and includes a cash value.
Can I change my coverage later?
Options depend on the policy. Confirmed at application.
What about VUL?
VUL combines insurance and investment. It is one option — the Roadmap Session will tell you whether it fits.
Next step
Request a life insurance quote at member rates.
No obligation. Quote is personalized by age, coverage amount, and term.
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Long-term investing. Not short-term trading.
Mutual funds through Rampver Financials and PhilEquity — at zero entry fee for IMG members.
What this is
You do not pick stocks. You do not time the market.
Mutual funds pool money from many investors and hire a professional manager to invest it in the stock or bond market. You invest for decades. Compound interest does the work. Trading is not investing — it is gambling with extra steps.
The arithmetic
The Rule of 72.
A simple formula for understanding how compound interest works. Divide 72 by the annual interest rate to get the number of years it takes your money to double.
| Annual rate | Years to double |
|---|---|
| 2% | 36 years |
| 4% | 18 years |
| 8% | 9 years |
| 12% | 6 years |
Figures are illustrative. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns are not guaranteed by IMG, Rampver, PhilEquity, or any other party.
Fund categories
Three categories. One applies to you.
| Category | Risk | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Fund | Low | Conservative investors, short horizons |
| Balanced Fund | Medium | Balanced long-term growth |
| Equity Fund | High | Aggressive long-term growth, 10+ year horizon |
Who this is for
And who should not touch it yet.
This is for you if you…
This is not for you if you…
How to open an account
Five steps. No trading required.
01
Book a Roadmap Session.
Free. 90 minutes. No products discussed in that session.
02
Discuss the fund category.
Bond, balanced, or equity — matched to your goal and your horizon, not to a commission.
03
Open the account through IMG.
Zero entry fee for members. Paperwork handled at the JY Square office or online.
04
Set up a monthly top-up.
₱1,000 minimum. Automatic, so you do not skip it.
05
Review annually. Do not trade.
The plan is long-term. The one thing that destroys it is panic-selling when the market drops.
Price
Zero entry fee for members. Start at ₱5,000.
Mutual Funds — Member rate
₱5,000
- Zero entry fee for IMG members.
- Bond, balanced, or equity — you choose the category.
- Monthly top-up builds the habit.
- Review annually with Erlwin. No trading fees.
Questions
What people ask before their first fund.
Is this the stock market?
Mutual funds invest in the stock market — but you do not pick the stocks. A professional manager does.
What is the minimum?
₱5,000 to open. ₱1,000 per month minimum for top-ups. Confirmed at application.
Can I withdraw?
Yes, but not on a set schedule — and not before the horizon matches. This is not an emergency fund.
What if the market crashes?
It will, repeatedly. That is why the horizon is decades, not months. A crash is a temporary drop for a long-term investor.
Do I need to be a member?
Yes — zero entry fee is a member benefit. See the membership page for details.
Next step
Book a free session first. Then start your first fund.
The Roadmap Session decides whether investing is the right next step — or whether the first five steps still need attention.
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