About Us
Simplified is a financial services business, dedicated to sharing our truth with everyone, and with a caring heart, you can be assured that we will be with you every step of the way. Here is a look at the team that makes it all happen.
Suzanne Durnan, CHS, EPC
Financial Advisor & Principal
With over three decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, Suzanne Durnan leads Simplified Financial with a client-first approach built on trust, care, and clarity. Proud to continue the legacy started in 1990 by the firm’s founder, John McDermott, Suzanne is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners simplify their financial decisions with confidence.
Suzanne holds the Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) designation, earned in 2020, and the Elder Planning Counselor (EPC) designation, earned in 2025, strengthening her ability to provide specialized advice for health, insurance, and retirement needs.
A long-standing advocate for the profession, Suzanne serves on the board of Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, and is the current President of the Advocis Vancouver Chapter. Through this leadership, she remains committed to advancing professional standards and supporting the advisor community across the country.
Known for her warm and thoughtful approach, Suzanne works closely with clients to help them navigate life’s financial milestones—whether that’s protecting their loved ones, planning for retirement, or growing their business.
Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys traveling, painting, gardening, and music. She is a proud mother and grandmother.
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Kenneth Bonnell, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Kenneth Bonnell is a highly experienced financial advisor with over 25 years of expertise in financial services. Holding the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, he takes a total-needs approach, working closely with clients and their professional advisors—including their lawyer, CPA, and other key specialists—to develop personalized strategies. He specializes in insurance, investments, employee benefits, and succession planning, primarily serving high-net-worth individuals, sole proprietors, professionals, and business owners.
Beyond his professional career, Kenneth is deeply committed to his faith and family. He has been married to the love of his life, Michelle, for 36 years, and together they have two children living in Ontario and Alberta, along with two cherished grandchildren.
An avid outdoorsman, Kenneth finds joy in fly fishing, camping, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and any activity that connects him with nature. His faith plays a central role in his life, guiding both his personal and professional endeavors.
Shelley Chanut, CHS
Advisor
Shelley has dedicated her life to continued learning, whether in her formal education or her experience throughout her various roles in the financial services industry over the past 25+ years. She recently completed her CHS designation and continues to stay up-to-date on ever-changing and complex market environments.
Her 10+ years of representing Simplified Financial have given her the tools to connect with people and assist them in finding suitable products and making informed decisions. She is great at helping clients navigate these often confusing and frustrating times.
You can always count on Shelley for a witty pun or sports analogy. An avid sports fan, Shelley loves to be in the arena, at the stadium, or on the diamond. Former athlete and current spectator of numerous sports, Shelley cheers for Team Canada! In November 2021, Shelley attended the NHL Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that featured Jarome Iginla as one of the inductees.
In addition to sports talk, one of this self-proclaimed superfan’s favorite roles is being Auntie Shelley to some incredible nieces and nephews! When not in the office, you can find Shelley traveling throughout BC and AB, meeting with clients, or spending time with family and friends. She spends her free time watching live sporting events where possible and exploring some of the beautiful parks, paths, labyrinths, and forests that make up these wonderful provinces.
Denise Durocher
Office Manager
Denise brings to Simplified Financial Inc. 30 plus years of administrative experience. Denise is typically your first point of contact when you call the office and is definitely first rate! She enjoys the dynamic of working with an office full of strong independent women. Denise is the pleasant voice on the phone when you call in, offers the kind and caring touch in answering your questions, handling your concerns and keeping you updated on your insurance and investments…and is always ready to help out. She can be found most evenings and weekends enjoying spending time with her family.
Suzanne is a talented painter who uses vibrant colours and bold brushstrokes to create stunning works of art. She has developed a unique style that captures the eye and draws the viewer into the scene. Suzanne’s paintings are often landscapes or portraits, and she always infuses her work with energy and emotion. Her passion for her craft is evident in every brushstroke, making her paintings a feast for the senses.
Here are examples of Suzanne’s work:
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