Chris Hanlon
About Chris Hanlon
Chris Hanlon is a Financial Services Representative with a background in entrepreneurship and a commitment to empowering Canadian families through financial education. He specializes in retirement planning, tax optimization, and personalized financial guidance.
Work at Primerica
Chris Hanlon has been employed as a Financial Services Representative at Primerica since 2019. In this role, he provides financial education and guidance to clients in St. Catharines, Ontario. His focus is on empowering Canadian families to achieve financial freedom through personalized strategies. Hanlon emphasizes the importance of trust, transparency, and integrity in his client interactions.
Previous Experience at Coffee News
Prior to his role at Primerica, Chris Hanlon co-owned and published Coffee News of St. Catharines from 2014 to 2020. During this six-year period, he managed operations in St. Catharines, Thorold, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. His experience in publishing provided him with valuable skills in business management and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hanlon has pursued extensive education in finance and programming. He studied at Durham College, completing the Life License Qualification Program in 2019. He has also been studying at the IFSE Institute since 2021, achieving certifications in the CIFC Canadian Investment Funds Certification Course and the IFIC Branch Manager Certification Course. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at St. Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School and earned a certificate in Computer Programming from DeVry Institute of Technology.
Financial Planning Advocacy
Hanlon advocates for the use of Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) as critical components of wealth-building and retirement planning. He emphasizes the significance of early retirement planning and setting achievable milestones for financial security. His specialization includes optimizing benefits from the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help secure financial futures for families.