John Chan - Director, Board of Directors

John Chan serves as a board member at Burnaby Counselling Group (BCG). John graduated from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1987 as a Dental Laboratory Technician. After a long and successful career, in 2010 John felt it was time for a change. He wanted a career that allowed him to make connections with people through teaching and mentoring. This would be the next adventure that got him out of his cubicle.

After exploring a number of options, in 2013, he started with World Financial Group and began pursuing his life insurance and mutual funds license. As a long-time client of this firm, he understood how financial literacy enabled people to make full use of the knowledge and tools available to make wise decisions with their resources. Moreover, as a follower of Christ, John sees the importance of making these decisions with a biblical worldview. His business is built on the belief that financial planning is a journey through an ever-changing landscape with a guide, not a one-time transaction with a salesman. John’s vision is to help families flourish and in turn bless the communities they are in.

This cubicle-free career path he’s always wanted has allowed John to have the time flexibility to serve as a deacon in his church, BCG, and be with his family more. John, his wife Zerlina, two sons and a feisty German Spitz named Yogi call Vancouver their home. Their daughter and son-in-law recently promoted John to grandpa status with their first child.