Prior to his advisory role with Stone Owl Family Office, Daryl Faulkner has established himself as a leading insurance planning specialist through his current position as Associate Vice President, Insurance Planning Specialist at HUB Financial Inc. Daryl’s comprehensive career in the insurance industry spans over 15 years, during which he has developed deep expertise in collaborating with Canada’s top financial advisors and their high-net-worth clients.

Daryl’s professional foundation was built during his nearly 14-year tenure at Manulife, where he progressed through increasingly senior roles from Internal Insurance Sales to Manager and ultimately Director of Individual Insurance Sales. Throughout his time at Manulife, he specialized in developing distribution strategies, providing product training and case consultation, and delivering comprehensive sales proposal design and point-of-sale assistance to advisors and intermediaries across the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area.

In his current role at HUB Financial, Daryl brings a strategic approach to complex insurance cases, providing support from preliminary underwriting through full implementation. His expertise encompasses tax-exempt insurance solutions designed to enhance net worth, reduce tax impact, improve liquidity, and facilitate wealth transfer strategies. Daryl’s comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape enables him to craft customized solutions that align with each client’s unique financial objectives.

Daryl actively collaborates with entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and families to develop sophisticated insurance planning strategies. His partnership approach extends to providing ongoing advisor support through industry-leading coaching, technology solutions, back-office assistance, and specialized product training. His commitment to building long-term relationships has made him a trusted resource within the financial services community.

Through his advisory relationship with Stone Owl, Daryl brings over a decade and a half of insurance planning expertise and strategic insight to our clients. His dedication to delivering best-in-class advice and service ensures that Stone Owl clients benefit from comprehensive insurance solutions that support their broader wealth management and estate planning objectives.