Ryan Lee
Founder | Financial Planner
My name is Ryan, founder of Twain Financial, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional based in Vancouver, BC.
I started my career in financial planning back in 2011, right after graduating with a degree in finance and accounting. At the time, I didn’t fully appreciate how much money shapes our lives — not just our bank accounts, but our stress levels, our confidence, our relationships, and how hopeful we feel about the future.
Over the years, working with clients from every walk of life, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when someone finally feels clear, supported, and in control of their financial decisions.
That’s why accessibility matters so much to me. I believe financial planning shouldn’t feel intimidating or reserved for a select few. Money isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet — it influences our sense of security, our identity, and our emotional well-being more than most of us realize.
That belief is what led me to become a Media Ambassador for FP Canada, and to create a YouTube channel that has reached over 2 million views. Sharing free, trustworthy education is my way of helping Canadians feel a little less alone and a lot more empowered.
As a fee-based planner, my approach is simple: cut through the noise, be honest, and offer guidance that actually feels human. My goal is to help you focus on what matters most in your life — with less stress and more confidence.
If you’re feeling unsure about your next financial step or just want someone to walk through things with you, let’s connect. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Pillars of Financial Planning
Tax Planning
Optimize your asset allocation (which accounts/ investments your money is at) based on your priorities to save as much taxes as possible
Analyze how your decisions will impact your current and future tax obligations
Assess the right timing of purchasing/ selling your investments to minimize your taxes
Determine the priority of which investments accounts you should withdraw from to be the most tax-efficient
Portfolio Management
Review your existing investments from work or privately to make sure you’re properly diversified for the best and most consistent returns
Actively manage a diversified investment portfolio that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance
Monitor your portfolio performance and review regularly to ensure we’re on the right track
Make adjustments as needed based on market conditions or changes in your personal circumstances
Risk Management
Identify the financial risks that can potentially disrupt your future plans
Assess the income you need or ideally want in the event something unexpected should happen
Review your existing insurance coverage from work or privately to see if it meets your needs
Develop strategies to safeguard your financial future in the most cost-effective way
House/
Mortgage Planning
Figure out the quickest and most efficient way to accumulate your down payment for a home
Evaluate your mortgage needs and options to create a suitable budget for property purchase
Analyze your current and future cash flow to make sure you can still live comfortably when owning a home
Develop a mortgage payoff strategy to save thousands in interest and pay your mortgage off years earlier