Channing Wang recently joined DSI Estate Planning to work alongside Don Smith and support the continued service and succession of our clients. Together, Don and Channing are focused on preserving the trust, continuity, and personal attention clients have valued for more than 50 years. Channing also brings leadership experience as President and Principal Consultant of a leading Calgary-based actuarial, pension, and benefits practice.

Raised in Banff and deeply rooted in Calgary, Channing brings more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry. He has built a strong foundation in client relationships, wealth planning, risk management, and business ownership through roles with major insurance carriers, a leading national brokerage, and the independent advisory practice he founded. This background helps him understand the planning needs of business owners, executives, families, and their professional advisors. Channing works closely with clients to help protect their businesses, preserve wealth, and plan confidently for future generations.

Channing holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance from the University of Victoria. He is currently pursuing his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation to deepen his expertise in advanced estate-planning strategies.

Outside of work, Channing is passionate about giving back to the community by sharing his knowledge with charitable organizations, supporting donor engagement, and contributing to legacy-planning initiatives.