About Dan

Dan Turnbull is Senior Financial Consultant at Darke Turnbull Private Wealth Management. With over 13 years of experience in the industry and his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® designation, Dan has built a reputation across Greater Vancouver as the advisor people trust with their most important financial decisions. His focus lies in retirement planning, investment management, and helping clients navigate life's major transitions with confidence and clarity.

Dan's approach is grounded in deep listening and genuine connection. He doesn't lead with jargon or push products—he builds real relationships and ensures every client understands each step of their financial journey. Whether clients are planning for retirement, supporting their children's futures, or defining what "living well" truly means, Dan provides calm, thoughtful guidance that feels like having someone truly on your side.

Originally from Langley, BC, Dan now resides in White Rock. Outside of the office, he's an avid sports fan who enjoys jiu jitsu, golf, and catching live comedy shows. Known for his integrity, patience, and steady hand, Dan is dedicated to helping clients feel secure in their decisions, supported in their goals, and empowered to live the life they've worked hard to build.

Origin Story

Dan Turnbull still remembers the conversation that sparked it all. He was a kid with a paper route when his great uncle Ted—already a hero in his eyes—sat him down and explained the value of a savings account. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a quiet moment that lit a fire: money, handled wisely, can be a tool for freedom—not stress.

That simple conversation still drives Dan's approach today.

Ted wasn't just family—he was a mentor. A financial planner who built a career by putting people first and doing the right thing, every time. That mindset stuck. And it's at the heart of how Dan works now: he leads with clarity, patience, and a steady hand—especially when life feels uncertain.

Today, Dan is known across Greater Vancouver for being the person people trust with their biggest financial decisions. Not because he talks the loudest, but because he listens the closest. Whether you're retiring, helping your kids get started, or trying to figure out what "living well" actually looks like, Dan helps you get there—with calm, thoughtful advice that feels like someone truly on your side.

He's not the type to throw around jargon or push products. He builds real relationships. He helps clients make confident decisions by walking them through every step—always clear, always available, always honest.

Much of that conviction comes from how he started. Many of the first clients Dan worked with were family and close friends—people who trusted him not because of a slick presentation or because of his credentials, but because they knew who he was. That kind of trust carries weight. And even now, every client he works with gets the same level of care, commitment, and respect.

Dan's belief is simple: people deserve to feel secure in their decisions, supported in their goals, and empowered to live the life they've worked hard to build. He doesn't try to impress—he shows up, listens deeply, and makes sure every plan fits the person behind it.

That's who Dan Turnbull is. A financial planner who leads with integrity. A steady voice when the path forward feels unclear. And someone who—thanks to a lesson at a kitchen table years ago—still believes the best advice starts with putting people first.