Financial Wisdom Through Action

We believe sound financial planning starts with understanding your values, not just your numbers. Since 2019, we've been helping Canadians build sustainable financial futures through education, practical tools, and genuine guidance.

What Drives Our Mission

Our approach goes beyond traditional financial advice. We focus on three core principles that shape every interaction, tool, and resource we create for our community.

Clarity Over Complexity

Financial planning shouldn't require a finance degree. We break down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps that make sense for real life.

When Marcus started with us in early 2024, he couldn't understand why his savings weren't growing despite earning well. We helped him identify three spending patterns he hadn't noticed, and by December, he'd built his first emergency fund.

Progress Over Perfection

Small, consistent steps create lasting change. We celebrate every milestone because building financial confidence is a journey, not a destination.

Sarah felt overwhelmed trying to tackle all her financial goals at once. We started with just tracking expenses for two weeks. Six months later, she'd paid off two credit cards and started investing for the first time.

Education Over Sales

We're teachers first, advisors second. Our goal is helping you understand the 'why' behind every financial decision so you can make confident choices independently.

Instead of recommending specific investment products, we teach the fundamentals of risk assessment, diversification, and long-term planning. Our clients learn to evaluate opportunities themselves rather than relying on others' recommendations.

Building Trust Through Transparency

Money conversations can feel intimidating. That's why we've created an environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are learning opportunities, and every person's financial situation is respected without judgment.

Our team comes from diverse backgrounds – former teachers, small business owners, recent graduates managing student loans, and parents planning for their children's futures. This variety helps us understand that financial wellness looks different for everyone.

"We measure our success by how confident our community feels making their own financial decisions, not by the products they buy or the returns they achieve." - Our founding philosophy

Real People, Real Stories

Every tool we build and every piece of content we create is tested with real community members to ensure it actually helps.

Our Promise to You

Financial planning is personal. It's about your dreams, your family, your peace of mind. We take that responsibility seriously.

Kieran Blackwood

Founder & Lead Educator

A Personal Note

I started lorenthavelo after watching too many friends struggle with financial anxiety despite having good jobs and smart plans. The missing piece wasn't more complex strategies – it was confidence and clarity.

We're not here to manage your money for you. We're here to help you understand it, plan with it, and feel good about the choices you make. Because when you truly understand your finances, you can focus on what matters most to you.

Always Learning

We continuously update our knowledge and tools to reflect changing economic conditions and evolving financial needs in Canada.

Honest Communication

No confusing jargon, no pressure tactics, no promises we can't keep. Just straightforward guidance you can understand and trust.

Your Success First

We succeed when you feel confident about your financial future. That's our primary measure of whether we're doing our job right.