Laura Chanin CFP

Right Direction Financial is an independent financial planning and wealth management practice led by Laura and her team. With 21 years of financial advisory experience, Laura helps busy professionals and individuals navigating major life changes make informed decisions and work toward their retirement and lifestyle goals. The firm takes a personal, collaborative approach, beginning with clients’ financial circumstances, priorities, and comfort with risk before developing a tailored plan.

Its services include retirement and investment planning, tax and estate planning, insurance and risk management, charitable giving, and cash-flow guidance. The team also supports clients with implementing, monitoring, and adjusting their plans as their needs and financial conditions change. Right Direction Financial describes its advice as free from proprietary product restrictions and sales quotas, with recommendations shaped around each client’s objectives. Its six-step process includes understanding the client, defining goals, creating and reviewing a plan, implementing approved strategies, and monitoring progress. Laura’s education includes a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and professional accreditation as a tax preparer.