Caroline Cranston
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Biography
Caroline has nearly 30 years of financial experience. She is an experienced Financial Planner, Divorce Financial Analyst, Family Mediator, Coach, Speaker, Leader, and Entrepreneur.
She brings her knowledge along with 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.
Her personal experience of going through a divorce has taught her that traditional routes are costly and time-consuming. They often leave clients with a lack of control over outcomes that impact their future and their children's future. She fervently believes there is a better way at Fairway. Parties are empowered to make their own informed decisions. She guides people to achieve fair agreements where they can make decisions and confidently move forward.
Specializing in
Divorce Mediation
- Grey divorce
- Complex financial arrangements
- High net-worth divorce
- Divorcing with children
Education And Training
| 2022 | Certificate in Family Mediation Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Certificate in Transformative Mediation Principles and Practice |
| 2021 | INR (Independently Negotiated Resolution) Certified Professional Fairway Divorce Solutions |
| 2020 | Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS) Academy of Financial Divorce Specialist (AFDS) |
| 2019 | INR (Independently Negotiated Resolution) Certificate of Completion Fairway Divorce Solutions Certificate in Mediation for Professionals Kompass College Certificate in Community Mental Health Kompass College 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 |
| 2014 | Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Financial Planning Standards Council |
| 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 |
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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