We are driven by the excitement of delivering innovative strategies that help our clients win.
At Ocean 6, we love being entrepreneurs. We love coming to work, and we love coming up with new ideas of life-changing value for you, our clients. Because we don’t just want to make a difference – for the world, for you – we want to make a profound difference. We do it by channelling our passion into our unique ideas and process, leading to your one-of-a-kind Blueprint.
Learn about our client-first model in the video below.
We are elite. We carry ourselves and deliver value with the highest level of polish in the industry.
Jay Gangnes, CFP, CLU, CCS
Founder, Certified Financial Planner®
Jay Gangnes, CFP, CLU, CCS
Jay’s grade eight math teacher was not his biggest fan.
To the teacher’s chagrin, Jay would come up with alternative ways of solving problems, instead of doing them the way he was “supposed” to. Many years later, this innate desire to do things differently – something Jay and his team call higher level innovative thinking – is what makes Ocean 6 unique. They are in this business because they are driven by the excitement of delivering innovative strategies that help their clients win.
Jay specializes in high-level corporate tax planning and high net worth personal estate planning, working closely with clients to increase their wealth, reduce taxes and transfer wealth from one generation to another. A graduate in corporate finance from the BC Institute of Technology, he is a Certified Financial Planner® professional, and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter and Certified Cash Flow Specialist designations.
Jay loves travel – especially to Hawaii – and spending time with his son, Leo. He also volunteers his time for mentoring and assisting other advisors in developing solutions for their clients. Jay doesn’t just want to make a difference. He wants to make a profound difference.
As one might expect in a financial planner, Dave Loncaric is very good with numbers. But he is also very good with people.
“That’s why I became a financial planner in the first place. I want to do something that makes an immense difference in people’s lives. The Ocean 6 tagline, A new world of wealth®, expresses the way I want to take clients’ peace of mind to a level they didn’t even know exists.”
A native of Coquitlam, Dave has a BA in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, certifications including Certified Financial Planner®, and is now working on his Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Investment Manager designations. At work, he focuses on building financial plans and client relationships. In his spare time, this former personal trainer enjoys fitness of any kind, and travelling – especially to the beach.
Jacky believes that you should always strive for excellence in everything you do, and that there is always room for improvement. Born in Hong Kong, Jacky immigrated to Canada at the age of six and has lived throughout the Lower Mainland. He started his career in the IT sector after graduating from BCIT with a Diploma of Information Technology, and credits his IT background in his unique ability to solve complex problems by breaking them down into bite-sized pieces so he can see the whole picture.
In 2009 Jacky shifted his career to Finance. He went on to achieve his Certified Financial Planner® designation and the prestigious MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) status.
“Their Interests Not Yours” is the motto he lives by, and he identifies closely with the Ocean 6 core purpose of delivering innovative strategies that help our clients win. The foundation of his work is always centred around his clients’ benefits, and he thrives on helping clients turn their dreams into reality. Everlasting impact is the goal of his work.
Jacky’s wife, Linda, and their two young boys, Trevor and Ethan, are his inspiration and motivation. He hopes to be a role model to his sons as he guides them in achieving their potential in whichever field they choose to dedicate their lives to.
To Jasmine, the world is a small place full of interesting people she is curious about. Before reaching adulthood, she had already lived in four countries, changed over half a dozen schools, and met hundreds of fresh faces.
Jasmine credits her nomadic background for her highly adaptable and inquisitive nature. She believes in lifelong learning and thrives when she’s building lasting relationships by helping others grow and achieve. Upon completion of her Financial Management Diploma from the BCIT School of Business, she went on to complete her Certified Financial Planner® designation, the most recognized global designation for financial planners. Over the last decade, Jasmine has built a successful career in wealth management, working for three major Canadian firms before joining Ocean 6. She is passionate about financial planning and works primarily with high net worth families.
Jasmine loves coming up with new ideas of life-changing value for our clients that make a profound difference in their lives. She believes that nothing adds more value for clients than a well-implemented financial plan to ensure peace of mind and confidence that they are winning at life. Jasmine explains: “I’ve seen the complexities that wealth often brings, and having the right person, someone who understands you, to bring all areas of your financial life together really makes a difference for families”.
When she is not busy helping clients organize and clarify their financial future, you can find Jasmine with her husband and two adorable daughters, travelling to new destinations. Hiking, exploring the great outdoors and enjoying all the adventures that BC has to offer.
A native of Germany, Stefanie has lived near Hamburg, Constance and Stuttgart. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Applied Sciences in Bonn, Germany, and in 2017, she set her sights on Canada and made the move to North Vancouver.
Stefanie is passionate about providing exceptional service to clients, and identifies with the Ocean 6 core purpose of delivering innovative strategies that help our clients win. She enjoys thinking outside the box to improve processes, and gets excited about helping clients achieve their goals.
When she is not crunching numbers in spreadsheets, Stefanie enjoys spending time in nature, whether it’s hiking, mountain biking, skiing or snowboarding in the North Shore mountains.
Elena Grassi, BA
Executive Assistant
Elena Grassi, BA
Elena is the first face you see when you walk into Ocean 6.
Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Elena also lived in England, Spain, and France, where she broadened her foreign language skills, and completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication from the University of Milan. In 2018, she leapt outside of her comfort zone and made the move to Vancouver.
Elena identifies with the Ocean 6 mission to deliver white glove, WOW experiences that inspire every client to tell everyone they know, and takes pride in delivering high-end service. When she’s not interacting with clients, she also enjoys adding her creative flair to marketing projects.
In her spare time, she loves bringing vegetarian recipes to life, and spoiling her friends and colleagues with traditional Italian baking. She tries to visit one new place per year in her travels, and practices yoga for a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Jo Brayshaw, B. Sc.
Marketing Specialist
Jo Brayshaw, B. Sc.
Jo is deeply connected with the Ocean 6 entrepreneurial mindset. She gets excited about helping clients discover the right customized financial plan to achieve their dream life and start working towards goals that really inspire them.
Originally from the UK, Jo studied Environmental Management at the University of York. In her work life it was marketing that became her calling and she went on to achieve a Professional Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Her innovative spirit and passion for travel sent her to Auckland, New Zealand, where she had the opportunity to further broaden her experience in marketing and communications. Ready for a new adventure she moved to Vancouver in January 2020.
The same creative energy expressed in building marketing strategies to share our innovative ideas with Canadian business owners leads Jo to spend most of her free time engaged in outdoor activities such as kayaking, camping and hiking.
