MATTHEW Fisher grew up watching people work hard to protect the things that mattered most. From a young age, he understood that careful planning and thoughtful action could make the difference between struggle and stability. That understanding now guides his work as a Sagicor Life financial advisor, shaping how he helps families secure their futures and face life’s unexpected moments with confidence.

Raised by a single mother alongside two older siblings in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Fisher’s childhood was marked by constant moves between houses. He watched his mother do what often seemed impossible. With limited resources and no safety net, she built a life for her children through sheer will and work ethic. Her career in sales became his earliest classroom. As a child, he would beg to accompany her to work, captivated by something he could not yet name.

“Seeing her work, how she built trust through genuine connection, and the love people showed, and still show her even now, always stood out to me,” he recalled.

Building on the lessons he learnt at home, Fisher continued his formal education at Eltham Park Primary and St Jago High School, where he earned an Associate of Science in Business Management. At 19, fresh out of sixth form, Fisher joined Sagicor Bank as a teller at the Duke Street branch in June 2016. During his first year, his recruiting manager saw something beyond the teller window and invited him to become an advisor. He declined, knowing he wasn’t ready yet, but he held onto that invitation as a promise to himself.

Over the next four years, he dedicated himself to learning systems and regulations while building genuine connections with clients. During this period, he also pursued a marketing degree at The University of the West Indies, further strengthening his understanding of business and strategy. In 2020, Fisher made the call to his manager, confirming he was ready. The transition brought challenges, but he drew strength from his mother’s example, staying focused on what he knew he could achieve.

His determination soon bore fruit. He earned his place in the Executive Agents Club, ranking among the top 30 advisors across Jamaica. For someone who had started behind a teller window just years earlier, it was validation of both his abilities and his timing. Then, at 25, he purchased his first home, fulfilling a childhood vow to break the cycle of instability that had defined his early years.

The true measure of his work, however, came not from any professional accolade but from a personal moment. When his mother was diagnosed with cancer, the policies Fisher had implemented for her provided funds to cover her medical expenses. “That was a significant moment for me because before joining the business and educating her, she had nothing in place,” he reflected. Watching the safety net he created catch her when she needed it most brought everything into focus.

His approach with clients comes from a place of genuine care, rather than sales targets. “I see myself in every client,” Fisher shared. “I think of how I would want someone to handle my affairs, so my family is protected and my goals are met.” He considers himself a simple person, motivated by his belief that everyone deserves something in place when life brings the unforeseen.

Now 28 and pursuing his Financial Services Certified Professional certification, Fisher balances his professional growth with discipline, staying active seven days a week either in the gym or on the football field. His next goal is management, where he envisions leading a branch, ideally back home in Spanish Town, and teaching other advisors what he has learnt along the way.

For Matthew Fisher, being a financial advisor means guiding families toward the same protection his mother received when she needed it most. It’s the difference between being prepared and being vulnerable, the promise that families won’t face their hardest moments alone.