Caroline Cranston

Franchise Partner, Resolution Expert, Mediator

Caroline Cranston

CFP®, CFDS®, PFP®, FMA®, Q.Med

Franchise Partner, Resolution Expert, Mediator

Biography

As the Founder of DCO Consulting Solutions, a mediation and consulting firm, Caroline purchased a Fairway Franchise because she believes in the Fairway methodology and the process; Independently Negotiated Resolution (INR)™. She feels that the model is unique, innovative and the best way to help her clients through divorce successfully.

Caroline has over 26 years of experience in the corporate and financial world. She is an experienced Financial Planner, Divorce Financial Analyst, Coach, Speaker, Leader and Entrepreneur.

She brings her knowledge, along with her practical and personal experiences to her work. Caroline is passionate about helping people during difficult times in their lives to find a better way to a positive future.

My personal experience of going through a divorce has taught me that traditional routes are costly, time-consuming and leave you with a lack of control over outcomes that have an impact on your future and the future of your children. There is a better way at Fairway. Parties are empowered to make their own informed decisions. We guide people to achieve fair agreements, where they can make decisions and move forward with confidence.

Specialization

Mediation/Negotiation
Speaker
Teacher
Coach

Education And Training

2019	Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Institute for Divorce Financial Analyst Qualified Mediator Designation ADR Institute of Canada Private Investigation License Bow Valley College Mediation for Professionals Certificate Herzing College Arbitration for Professionals Certificate Herzing College Community Mental Health for Professionals Certificate Herzing College Indigenous Relations Certificate University of Calgary Personal Income Tax Certificate Softron Canada Parenting After Separation Course Alberta Justice Parenting After Separation – High Conflict Course Alberta Justice Mediation Skills – Level 2 Course University of Calgary Dealing with Anger Course University of Calgary Mediation Skills – Level 1 Course University of Calgary Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution University of Calgary
2018	Leadership Edge Certificate Institute for Learning
2007	Certified Senior Advisor Diploma Institute of Canadian Bankers
2006	Commercial Banking - SME Diploma Canadian Academy of Senior Advisors
2004	Certified Financial Planner Designation Financial Planning Standards Council
2002	Personal Financial Planning Designation Institute of Canadian Bankers Financial Management Advisor Designation Canadian Securities Institute
2001	Canadian Securities Course Certificate Canadian Securities Institute
2000	Branch Compliance Course Certificate Institute of Canadian Bankers
1998	Personal Financial Counselling Diploma Institute of Canadian Bankers
1994	Investment Funds in Canada Certificate Institute of Canadian Bankers

Professional Experiences

Caroline’s career started in Northern Ontario at a Bank working on the front line as a teller in 1992. She was promoted to progressively more senior roles and took on larger territories during her time with the company from 1992 to 2019. She worked as a Financial Service Manager, Branch Manager, Financial Planner, Financial Planning Coach, Investment Sales Manager for Northern Ontario, and then Regional Vice President, Financial Planning for Alberta and Prairies Central Canada.

Caroline has gained experience and training throughout her career in coaching, teaching, leadership, negotiation and mediation. She is a presenter, speaker and has always been passionate about continued growth and learning.

In 2019, Caroline Founded DCO Consulting Solutions; a consulting firm offers services of Mediation, Workplace Assessments and Investigations, Conflict Coaching, Fee-Based Financial Planning along with Divorce Financial Analysis. Caroline then purchased a Fairway Franchise to add to the firms offering because she believes in the Fairway methodology and the process; Independently Negotiated Resolution (INR)™. She feels that the model is unique, innovative and the best way to help her clients through divorce successfully.

Get Started with an initial Consultation

Do you think Fairway might be for you? Talking to us can help make sense of what your next best step is. Just 30 minutes and you’ll have more clarity.

We offer our prospective clients a no charge consultation with one of our senior divorce mediators. They will discuss your situation, needs and concerns to find out which of our services is best suited for you. Whether it is mediation, financial guidance or litigation support, our team will set the stage for a timely resolution. Stay empowered and in control of your future, finances and freedom.

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