Vancouver financial planner

About Laura Chanin, B. Comm., CFP™

Laura Chanin, Certified Financial Planner, works with people to build and protect their wealth, for themselves and their families.

Starting as a little girl, Laura adored math and this grew into a love of the financial industry. In 1987 Laura graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. In addition, Laura has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Certified Financial Planner - Laura Chanin - VancouverLaura has worked in the financial services industry since 1997.

Before that, she managed one of BC Hydro's Power Smart programs. After a short stint at the Ministry of Advanced Education, she became a Product Manager at the Open Learning Agency. As well, Laura prepared tax returns on a part time basis and eventually taught others the tax preparation course.

In 1999, after confirming her passion for working with people to help them with their finances, Laura joined the financial industry full time at a credit union. She joined a large financial planning firm in 2000, where she focused on developing her own practice. In 2006 Laura joined Dundee Securities Corporation.

Laura specializes in helping professionals, business owners and their families with their retirement and estate plans.

Financial Planner in VancouverIn addition, Laura teaches courses to financial advisors in Vancouver to become Certified Financial Planners and licensed to sell Life and Disability insurance.

She successfully manages her practice, while being a busy mom and wife. Laura lives with her husband, Rob, and their 2 young daughters, Rachel and Leah, in South Surrey/White Rock.

 

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"I have been consistently impressed with Laura's professionalism and with the soundness of her investment advice. Under Laura's careful guidance, my RRSPs have flourished and the annual returns on my investment loan have been most impressive. A low-interest line of credit she arranged on my behalf has saved me hundreds of dollars a year in interest charges. I consider Laura's market acumen to be first-rate, as is her attention to my specific investment needs. What I find especially reassuring is Laura's accessibility and her promptness in responding to my inquiries. With Laura on my side, I have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that a dedicated and seasoned professional is always there looking out for my best interests. I do not hesitate to recommend her services".

~ E. Froess, Federal Prosecutor