A history of integrity and innovation; a blueprint for the future
Len Paisley: The power of financial literacy
The founder of Nathina Financial Services, has devoted a significant portion of his career to education and teaching, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and informed decision-making.
Besides teaching and presenting at major universities and corporations, Len has taught at the University of British Columbia, and every college on Vancouver Island. Len gives back to the community by teaching adult continuing education courses. His courses on setting up trusts and avoiding probate costs at Vancouver Island University have been particularly popular, helping participants learn how to preserve their wealth for future generations.
Nathanial Paisley: Global insight and financial expertise
Focus and discipline. Adventurer and traveller. Athlete and academic. These are the qualities that Nathanial brings to the business.
Raised in a family where hard work and integrity were paramount, Nathanial not only inherited these values but also embraced them as guiding principles in his own life and career. As part owner of Nathina Financial Services, Nathan brings years of pragmatic and theoretical financial planning knowledge.
Shaped in part by his travels to more than 50 countries, Nathanial has experienced firsthand the value of new cultures and languages. Nathanial completed a bachelor’s degree in business from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, and a Masters of Science in International Business from the University of Barcelona.
Nathanial's passion for triathlons mirrors his approach to financial planning. Just as endurance sports require discipline, strategic planning, and an ability to adapt to changing conditions, so does guiding clients through their financial journeys. Beyond athleticism, focus and discipline, Nathanial applies a methodical, evidence-based and structured approach to financial planning.
He approaches his clients with kindness, intelligence, empathy and a personal touch – exactly the qualities you’d want your trusted advisor to have.
Heather Doty: Master organizer, technical wizard, laser focus
With a degree in electronics engineering and a passion for research, Heather has built a formidable career over more than two decades as a fixer, problem-solver and organizer in the fields of bookkeeping, editing and publishing, executive assistant and event management. Heather’s extensive experience, bolstered by a robust technical background, allows her to navigate complex challenges with ease, making her an invaluable asset to Nathina’s business operations.
Clients can count on Heather’s meticulous attention to detail, exemplary organizational skills ,innovative solutions, and a level of service from her that not only meets, but exceeds expectations. Besides pursuing her love of genealogy, Heather is a nature-lover, happy to hike and explore all that Vancouver Island has to offer.
Part of Heather’s laser-like focus comes from her dedication to health and fitness and her background in martial arts. Achieving a black belt in Taekwondo is a testament to Heather’s determination, discipline, and commitment to excellence — qualities that she applies to every aspect of her work at Nathina.
Remembering Christie Paisley
"Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Radically Bold."
The profound words of Christina Marie Paisley, our beloved sister, daughter, newlywed and friend to so many who tragically lost her life to leukemia only 18 months after being diagnosed with the illness.
Christie -- as we called her -- is embedded into the fabric of our firm. Indeed, her name is part of Nathina's identity, reflecting the legacy of a woman who was passionate about life, love and family.
An athlete, soccer player, dancer, musician and brilliant student, Christie embodied compassion and generosity. Great with people and blessed with a drive to succeed, Christie excelled in sales and marketing. As a woman of faith, Christie moved to Las Vegas after high school and served an 18-month mission for her church in Peru. Christie later attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City and finished her Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing at Brigham Young University's Idaho campus. While in treatment, Christie was an inspiration, helping those around her until the end.
Christie's unwavering kindness, compassion, and courage, combined with her deep knowledge and passion for life, profoundly shape every interaction at Nathina Financial Services.
Her spirit remains a guiding light.