About Sapling Wealth
Independent Canadian Fee-For-Service Financial Planning & Wealth Coaching
Money and well-being are deeply connected. Let’s work together to bring yours into alignment.
Olena Keshysheva, CFP®, CIM® | Certified Financial Behavior Specialist® | 14 Years Experience | Serving Clients Across Canada
Mental Wealth Meets Financial Stability
At Sapling Wealth & Wellness, everything begins with a plan. A true wealth plan does more than outline numbers on a page. It helps you understand the full picture of where you are today, where you want to go, and what inner and outer forces shape your financial decisions.
When people are asked to make choices quickly, or without all the information they need, the nervous system shifts into protection mode. Decisions made from that place are often reactive rather than intentional. A comprehensive, thoughtfully designed plan creates room to breathe. It gives you space to pause, reflect, and choose from a grounded, regulated state.
Our approach is rooted in the principles of financial therapy, acknowledging that money is never just about money. It is shaped by our beliefs, our lived experiences, and the stories we carry. By bringing curiosity, compassion, and clarity into the planning process, we help clients make decisions that support both their long-term financial stability and their emotional well-being.
Our Approach: Independent, Client-Centered Advice
Our advice is always guided by your best interests, not sales quotas or external pressure. Our priority is to ensure your financial plan aligns with your values, goals, and long-term well-being.
We serve clients across Canada through a fully virtual approach, making expert guidance accessible and convenient, no matter where you are.
Meet Our Financial Planning Team
Olena Keshysheva
BCom, CFP®, CIM®, Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®
Founder & Financial Planning Director
Olena brings 14+ years of experience in the financial services industry along with a passion for financial therapy to her work. Her holistic approach and commitment to ethical practices allow her to provide truly client-centered financial planning designed for mental wealth and wellness.
learn more about Olena
- Founder of Sapling Wealth & Wellness
- Holds CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager® (CIM) and Certified Financial Behavior Specialist® designations
- Extensive background across multiple wealth planning areas including investments, retirement planning, estate planning, business planning, and insurance planning
- Obtained a Financial Therapy Graduate Certificate from the University of Kansas
- Trauma-informed approach, shaped by my own healing journey from complex PTSD and recognizing the profound impact mental wellness has on finances and overall quality of life
- Dedicated to providing transparent expert advice ethically through a fee-only or a fee-for-service payment model
- Passionate about guiding clients through various life stages with personalized strategies
- Based in Port Moody, BC and Powell River, BC
- Practices the same life balance she recommends to her clients by:
- Spending time with her husband, three amazing kids, and two dogs
- Enjoying outdoor activities like boating and hiking
- Reading — often three books at once
Andrew Cisakowski
MSc Economics
Operations and Client Services
Andrew brings a unique blend of financial expertise, business acumen, and analytical thinking to the team. With experience in financial services, entrepreneurship, and economics, he applies a strategic and data-driven approach to financial planning.
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- Experience in group benefits and financial services, having worked with Manulife Financial and Sales Talent Agency
- Business owner with firsthand knowledge of the financial needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Strong analytical and economic expertise backed by a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Oregon
- Goal-oriented and disciplined, honed through completing multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon
- Balances his professional focus with an active lifestyle, including:
- Practicing yoga, with extensive training in Mysore, India
- Playing classical piano, combining technical precision with creativity
- Embracing qathet’s natural beauty through endurance sports and outdoor pursuits
- Raising three children
Our Community
We’re proud to be part of the Financial Planning Association of Canada and to have strong relationships with professional associations, investment managers, counselors, and other complimentary wellness professionals nationwide.
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Book a 30-min intro call with Olena to find out how our thoughtful, client-centred approach can support your mental wellness and financial stability.