John Lawson

John’s three greatest passions in life are family, business, and giving back to his community.

As a Senior Wealth Advisor with CI Assante Wealth Management Ltd. and founding partner at Sana Family Office, John brings more than 40 years of hands-on business experience—buying, building, and selling companies—to his role advising clients and mentoring his team. This unique perspective of having been in his clients’ shoes allows him to provide a depth of insight and guidance that clients have come to rely on.
Alongside his practical experience, John’s academic and professional credentials run deep. He holds the CFP®, CIM® and FEA designations, and also completed CEPA designation and training in San Francisco, holding that designation for several years before resigning as a member in good standing.

Community service has always been at the heart of John’s life. He was instrumental in developing the Speakers' Bureau for the Canadian Cancer Society's Fraser Valley Region, where he was honoured with the Award of Excellence in Volunteer Leadership. He went on to serve eight years on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley, contributing significantly to fundraising and executive strategy. Since 2012, John has been a dedicated Board member of the SurreyCares Community Foundation, where he has served as Fund Development Chair, Vice Chair, Chair, and now Past Chair.

John and his wife Cara, who owns an award-winning interior design studio, live in White Rock. Their entrepreneurial spirit is shared by their sons, Rhys and Graydon, who run their own businesses on Vancouver Island. The family loves to travel, together when everyone can make it and on their own adventures when schedules don’t mesh. Weekly video chats and frequent visits whether to play golf, hike or just hang out keeps the family tightly knit and in touch.