Yoko HANAWA

Partner, Japan
Japan
Singapore
Partner, Japan. Yoko is a wealth-strategy specialist, commentator and financial author serving HNW families, entrepreneurs and institutional clients across Japan and Southeast Asia.

PROFILE

Partner, Japan Yoko HANAWA is a senior wealth-strategy specialist, commentator and financial author with a strong track record supporting high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and institutional clients across Japan and Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, she combines deep financial expertise with a unique ability to translate complex global market trends into clear, actionable insights for investors. Yoko brings more than a decade of experience across wealth management, financial education, and international asset allocation. As the Founder of Excort Pte. Ltd., she has authored numerous publications on investment strategy, macroeconomic developments, and long-term wealth planning. Her perspectives are frequently featured in Japanese media and radio programmes, where she provides commentary on global markets and portfolio positioning. She also translated 9 of the famous investor Jim Rogers’ books. Within the Chimeira Ecosystem , Yoko plays a key role in advancing our engagement with Japanese family offices and HNW/UHNW clients. Her background as a financial communicator and educator strengthens Chimeira’s thought-leadership platform, shaping the narrative around global wealth mobility, cross-border structuring, and next-generation investor literacy.

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Japan and family-office engagement, wealth strategy, cross-border planning and thought leadership within the Chimeira Ecosystem.

EXPERIENCE

Founder, Excort Pte. Ltd.; financial author and commentator.

EDUCATION

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INVESTMENT FOCUS

Wealth management, asset allocation, cross-border planning, family offices and investor education.

OUR TEAM

Ken Chew
Aster PA

Ken Chew

CEO & Partner
Ken brings over 20 years of investment management experience across diverse sectors, including REITs and fintech. He is fluent in multiple languages, seasoned in international markets and received his Bachelor and Masters from the University of Tokyo.

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Lawrence Lye
Aster PA

Lawrence Lye

Partner
Lawrence leverages over 30 years of experience in financial services to guide UHNW families toward long-term financial security. His career spans investment research, wealth management, corporate finance advisory and private market investing.

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Melvin Chan
Aster PA

Melvin CHAN

Partner
Melvin’s career spans financial services, asset management, and sustainable development. His commitment to corporate social responsibility and extensive network of industry professionals align perfectly with our goals of impactful investments.

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