The Financial Planner Who Actually Gives a Damn (and Reads a Book a Week)
Let me tell you about a guy who totally flipped my perspective on financial planning—and no, this isn’t some boring “save more, spend less” advice from a guy in a beige suit.
I’m talking about Yehen Dhanawansa, a financial planner with Edward Jones who casually dropped that he used to read a book a week for ten years straight. (Let’s pause and let that sink in for a second. That’s over 500 books. This man isn’t winging it.)
What stood out to me—and why I wanted him featured on The Best of White Rock—wasn’t just his credentials or that he used to be one of the top advisors in Western Canada (though that’s impressive too). It was why he does what he does. Yehen’s not here to move money around for rich people. He’s here to guide families through the real-life, messy, ever-changing terrain of building wealth—for real.
He told me about a time back in his banking days when he helped a woman navigate her mortgage situation—offering advice that wasn’t in the bank’s best interest. But it was in hers. He walked her through a move that saved her thousands. No kickbacks. No ulterior motives. Just the right thing, because it was the right thing.
That story stuck with me.
Yehen’s approach isn’t cookie-cutter. It’s not “here’s a fund, good luck.” It’s more like a long-term collaboration where he gets to know you, your life, your goals, and then helps reverse-engineer your financial decisions to get you there. And not in a vague “someday you’ll retire” way—but in a very practical, hands-on, “let’s talk about what your habits today mean for your life 20 years from now” kind of way.
One thing he said that really hit home:
"Most people don’t even know what they don’t know about money. They Google their way through it, or try to copy what a friend is doing, and hope for the best."
Let’s be honest—we’ve all done that.
Yehen breaks down complicated financial concepts in plain English. He’ll help you figure out what your future lifestyle actually costs, how much you really need to retire, how to be proactive with your money instead of reactive—and he’ll connect you with the right experts (like estate planners, tax pros, etc.) when things get complex.
And if you're someone who’s been flying blind with your finances—or maybe even avoiding the whole topic because it feels overwhelming—he’s the kind of person who’ll sit beside you and map it all out. No shame. No jargon. Just good advice from someone who’s been there and actually cares.
You can connect with Yehen through his Edward Jones profile right here:
👉 https://www.edwardjones.ca/ca-en/financial-advisor/yehen-dhanawansa
I’d seriously recommend reaching out.
If you’re a local business owner, expert, or someone doing truly valuable work in the White Rock / South Surrey community—and you’ve got a story worth sharing—I want to hear from you.
💬 Apply to be featured on The Best of White Rock here: https://www.bestofwhiterock.ca/get-featured
Let’s keep spotlighting the people who are making this place better—one honest conversation at a time.
