Me & My Money

He started retirement planning fresh out of college

TD Ameritrade Singapore CEO aims for return of over 10% across his portfolio of mainly equities

Mr Chris Brankin with his wife, Andrea, and daughter, Georgia. The TD Ameritrade Singapore chief executive says providing for his family has always been a priority. He invests mainly in equities and uses options to supplement returns and protect posi
Mr Chris Brankin with his wife, Andrea, and daughter, Georgia. The TD Ameritrade Singapore chief executive says providing for his family has always been a priority. He invests mainly in equities and uses options to supplement returns and protect positions. ST PHOTO: JEREMY KWAN
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American finance executive Chris Brankin started thinking of retirement right out of college, and he began saving at that young age.

He was inspired by what he learnt while pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance at the University of Kentucky.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 08, 2019, with the headline He started retirement planning fresh out of college. Subscribe