What is Mode Money Managers?

Mode Money Managers™ is an independent, fiduciary financial advisory firm based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Founded by Sanjay Gupta, CEA, the firm serves Canadian professionals, newcomers to Canada, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals with life insurance, disability coverage, investment planning (RRSP, TFSA, RESP), retirement planning, and estate planning.

Is Mode Money Managers a fiduciary financial advisor?

Yes. Mode Money Managers™ operates as an independent fiduciary, meaning the firm is legally and ethically obligated to act in the client's best interest at all times. Unlike bank-employed advisors restricted to proprietary products, Mode Money Managers surveys the entire Canadian insurance and investment market to find the best solution for each client.

What financial services does Mode Money Managers offer?

Mode Money Managers™ offers life insurance (term, whole life, universal life), disability insurance, critical illness insurance, super visa insurance, travel insurance, RRSP and TFSA investment planning, RESP education savings, retirement income strategies, estate planning, tax optimization, and corporate financial strategies for incorporated business owners.

Who is Sanjay Gupta, financial advisor in Surrey BC?

Sanjay Gupta (B.Sc., MMS, CFP®, CSC, PFA™, RIS, CEA) is the founder and lead advisor at Mode Money Managers™ in Surrey, BC. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Advocis member with over 26 years of experience, serving clients in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Marathi. Mode Money Managers Inc. holds an A+ accreditation with the Better Business Bureau. Sanjay specializes in financial planning for Canadian professionals, newcomers to Canada, incorporated business owners, and high-net-worth families.

Does Mode Money Managers serve newcomers to Canada?

Yes. Mode Money Managers™ specializes in financial planning for newcomers to Canada, helping clients navigate the Canadian financial system including RRSP vs TFSA strategies, life insurance for newcomers, credit building, worldwide income tax obligations, and long-term wealth planning.

What is super visa insurance in Canada?

Super visa insurance is mandatory private medical insurance required by the Government of Canada (IRCC) for parents and grandparents visiting under the Super Visa program. It must provide a minimum of $100,000 in emergency medical coverage for at least one year from a Canadian insurer. Mode Money Managers™ provides fully compliant, refundable super visa insurance policies.

What is the difference between RRSP and TFSA in Canada?

An RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) uses pre-tax contributions that reduce your taxable income now and grow tax-deferred until retirement. A TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) uses after-tax contributions with all growth and withdrawals completely tax-free. The optimal strategy depends on your current income, expected retirement income, and financial goals. Mode Money Managers™ builds personalized RRSP vs TFSA allocation plans for each client.

Where is Mode Money Managers located and what areas do they serve?

Mode Money Managers™ is headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, and serves clients across Canada including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford, Delta, and Coquitlam. The firm also serves Indian professionals and NRI clients internationally. Contact: +1 (604) 503-6644 or advise@modemoney.ca.

Does Mode Money Managers offer financial planning for dentists in Canada?

Yes. Mode Money Managers™ operates a dedicated practice through DentalFinancialCare.ca exclusively for Canadian dentists, dental associates, and incorporated dental clinics. Services include overhead expense insurance, own-occupation disability insurance, corporate life insurance, RRSP/TFSA/RESP optimization, and practice succession planning.

How much does a financial advisor cost in Canada?

For insurance products, Mode Money Managers™ advisors are compensated by the insurance carrier through commissions embedded in your premium, so there is no direct fee charged to the client for insurance advice. For investment planning, fee structures vary by product and account size. Initial consultations are always complimentary. Contact advise@modemoney.ca to get started.

Vancouver Island • British Columbia

Financial Advisor in Nanaimo

Nanaimo, the Harbour City, has become a magnet for retirees and remote workers relocating from pricier metros for Island life. Many arrive with equity from a sold home and need a plan to turn it into lasting income.

Sanjay Gupta, CFP®Certified Financial Planner

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Independent FiduciaryNot tied to one bank

Local Perspective

Planning that fits Nanaimo

A steady flow of newcomers from Metro Vancouver means downsizing proceeds, retirement income, and protection planning are common first conversations in Nanaimo.

Whether you are in North Nanaimo, Departure Bay, Old City or anywhere across Nanaimo, we build a plan around your goals and shop the whole market on your behalf.

Who we help in Nanaimo

Tailored strategies for the people and priorities most common across Vancouver Island.

Retirees relocating to Vancouver Island

Remote workers and downsizers

Families seeking Island affordability

Pre-retirees planning income from home equity

Our Services

Insurance & investment solutions in Nanaimo

Full-market access to the protection and growth strategies that matter most.

Life InsuranceLearn more

Disability InsuranceLearn more

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Super Visa InsuranceLearn more

RRSP PlanningLearn more

TFSA PlanningLearn more

RESP Education SavingsLearn more

Travel InsuranceLearn more

Serving every community in Nanaimo

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Questions

Financial advice in Nanaimo, answered

Yes. Mode Money Managers™ serves clients throughout Nanaimo and the surrounding Vancouver Island, both in person and virtually. As an independent fiduciary firm led by Sanjay Gupta, CFP®, we work across all of British Columbia, so Nanaimo residents get the same full-market access to insurance and investment solutions as our Surrey head office clients.

We are fully independent. We are not tied to any single bank or insurer, which means we shop the entire Canadian market on behalf of Nanaimo clients and recommend what genuinely fits your situation, not a proprietary product line.

For insurance products there is no direct fee to you; the insurer pays a commission embedded in the premium. Initial consultations for Nanaimo residents are always complimentary. For investment planning, fee structures depend on the accounts and products involved and are explained transparently up front.

Absolutely. A large part of our practice is helping newcomers across Vancouver Island set up their first RRSP and TFSA, build Canadian credit, arrange life and Super Visa insurance, and understand how worldwide income is taxed in Canada.

Ready to plan your future in Nanaimo?

Book a complimentary discovery call with Sanjay Gupta, CFP®, and see what independent, fiduciary advice looks like.

Toll Free: +1 (844) 477-7733