About Chris Singer, Financial Advisor
Apart from flourishing in his own career in the world of financial planning, Chris Singer firmly believes in the future business leaders of the world. He chooses any opportunity to mentor upcoming entrepreneurs. Although Chris rarely has free time, he has used it to volunteer for causes in the past such as Advocis, which is the financial advisors association of Canada. He is a former volunteer of this organization because they are the largest volunteer-supported professional membership association of financial advisors throughout Canada.
Chris also believes there is a strong connection between athletics and leadership. Because of this, he not only has many outdoor hobbies himself, but he is also a long-time supporter of Athletes in Action, a non-profit Christian sports ministry. Their methodology is centred around the idea of developing the total athlete. They believe that good sportsmanship organically translates to a good business ethic.
As a former member of The Surrey Board of Trade, Chris worked hard alongside other business leaders to help attract business to the Surrey, British Columbia area. This organization provides local companies with economic opportunity, advice on workplace development and employee education, in addition to international trade advice, government advocacy and access to numerous business connections.
Chris has been a natural-born leader since college. During his years at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, he concentrated heavily on earning his business management degree and was always available to help his peers. After Chris completed his studies, he chose to study financial trading at the Canadian Securities Institute. He then became a securities registered representative for a securities broker.
After graduation, Chris chose to forge his own path in the world of financial planning. He became the owner of his own independent financial advisement firm. As the owner of Singer Olfert Financial Group, Mr. Singer worked hard advising both families and business owners on the best ways to build and to protect their existing wealth. He has always been proud of the fact that he challenged himself and trusted his entrepreneurial spirit to start his own business. He has a loyal following of clients amassed over the years who feel the same way.
After forming his own company, Chris also became certified as a financial planner professional. This set him among the upper echelon in the finance world since it’s a prized certification that is not easily obtained. It has been the standard of excellence for financial planners for over three decades, and in order to earn it, Certified CFP professionals have to meet extensive, painstaking requirements for both training and experience. They also must abide by the CFP Board’s level of ethical standards. A certified CFP must always put their clients’ interests first. A decade after forming his own firm, Chris proudly earned the Complete Brokerage Services “Business Growth” award.
In 2019 Chris Singer rebranded his business under the name Cedar Rock Financial Group. Cedar Rock Financial works in unison with each of their customers to examine their personal goals and expectations. The ultimate aim is to achieve personalized financial success for a long-term portfolio. Their specialties include business succession, insurance, retirement and estate planning, tax minimization and health and dental benefits.
Outside of his career as a financial advisor, Chris Singer is passionate about boating. One of his favourite pastimes is powerboating and spending time on the water with family and friends. Chris is a member of the Royal City Yacht Club and has completed the Power Squadron Course. He enjoys various water sports and is a fan of surfing. When Chris Singer is not on the water, he can be found cross country mountain biking.
