Daniel Martinez was born and raised in Tampico, Mexico, and has a degree in Chemical Engineering. In 2007, Daniel came to Nanaimo to attend Vancouver Island University, where he obtained his Masters in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he joined Integral Wealth Securities – Nanaimo Branch. Integral is a private, independent investment dealer founded in 2003.
Daniel is a Partner in the business, licensed in securities, insurance, and options. Daniel is a Certified Financial Planner® professional, a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®). He focuses on Investments and Wealth Management. Daniel and his business partner have raised over $100Million for local investments.
Daniel loves living in Nanaimo and he donates much of his time in making it an even better place to live. Daniel is part of the Faculty of Management at Vancouver Island University on a part-time basis and has participated with Junior Achievement in Nanaimo. He is a Past-President of the Young Professionals of Nanaimo, and former Treasurer of Innovation Island. In 2014, he received the prestigious Vancouver Island’s Top 20 Under 40 Business and Community Achievement Award.
Daniel, his wife Tasha, and children Liam and Alexa, opened their own building block donor advised family fund with the Nanaimo Foundation in 2018.