Glorie Low Jhu Mei represents a new generation of financial leaders transforming how Malaysians approach personal finance, wealth planning, and financial literacy. As Director and Financial Planner at Providence Malaysia, she leads with both precision and purpose — building on a solid academic foundation and a decade of industry insight.
Glorie earned her Master’s degree in Financial Planning from SEGi University in 2019, strengthening her ability to deliver strategic, client-focused financial advisory services. Her qualification is backed by her earlier Bachelor of Commerce (Business Administration and Management) from the University of Melbourne (2006–2008), offering a dual perspective on both international and local financial systems.
A Leader in Ethical Wealth Advisory
As Director at Providence Malaysia, Glorie operates within a firm known for its commitment to fee-only, conflict-free financial planning — a model that prioritises unbiased, evidence-based advice for clients seeking clarity on investments, retirement, insurance, estate planning, and more.
Since joining Providence in January 2019, she has become an advocate for professional standards and transparency in Malaysia’s growing wealth management sector. According to data from the Malaysia Financial Planning Council (MFPC), demand for certified and ethical financial planners is rising sharply, especially among urban and high-income clients seeking holistic long-term planning.
Providence Malaysia is ranked among:
- Top 10K Private Companies in Malaysia
- Top 15K Southeast Asia Consulting Firms
- Top 12K APAC Insurance Companies
These positions reflect its impact in the regional financial services space, with Glorie contributing to strategic growth, team development, and brand credibility in the marketplace.
From Global Education to Local Empowerment
Glorie began her career as an intern at ANZ and later brought her global education and analytical skills into the Malaysian advisory landscape. Her international exposure, combined with a SEGi-honed mastery of local compliance and financial planning regulations, equips her to serve a diverse client base with confidence and accuracy.
Her efforts align with national goals of improving financial literacy, particularly among Malaysia’s growing middle class. According to Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Capability and Inclusion Survey (2018), only 24% of Malaysians were able to answer basic financial literacy questions correctly, highlighting the need for professionals like Glorie to drive education and reform from within the industry.
A Voice for Women in Finance
As a female business leader in a traditionally male-dominated field, Glorie is also a role model for women aspiring to enter finance and wealth advisory. With the global financial advisory industry seeing a gradual increase in female representation (currently at 23% worldwide, based on 2023 CFP Board data), Glorie stands out as both a practitioner and advocate for inclusion, mentorship, and gender equity in the profession.
From Classroom to Boardroom
Glorie’s career exemplifies SEGi’s mission to produce industry-ready, ethical, and globally competent professionals. Her ability to merge high-level academic qualifications with market-relevant financial practice reflects the quality of SEGi’s postgraduate business programmes, especially in fields requiring licensing, compliance, and client trust.
This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure