Faris Idrus

Faris Idrus has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Faris founded their own firm, Esteem Advisory, in 2019 and currently serves as the Managing Partner. Faris also works as a Marketing Representative at PhillipCapital since 2021 and at Inter-Pacific Asset Management Sdn Bhd since 2020. Faris previously held the position of Senior Islamic Estate Planner at as-Salihin Trustee Berhad since 2016. In 2019, they worked as a Business Associate at both Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad and Etiqa Insurance and Takaful. Faris started their career in the financial services sector as a Financial Services Consultant at Manulife Investment Management in 2017.

Faris Idrus completed their Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia from 2004 to 2008. Faris then pursued further education, obtaining a Certified Financial Planner certification from Kolej KDU between 2012 and 2014, specializing in Financial Planning and Services. In addition to their formal education, Faris also holds a Marketing Representative certification from PhillipCapital Malaysia, although the specific details about when and where they obtained it are unavailable.