DANNY POPESCU
WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL, ENTREPRENEUR AND PHILANTHROPIST
Danny Popescu is a wealth management professional, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has made significant contributions to the financial industry.
Danny serves as the CEO of Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc., having founded the firm in 2013 with a personal investment of $11 million. Since its founding and under Danny’s leadership, Harbourfront Wealth Management has experienced strong growth, with the enterprise value of the firm rising to $425 million in 2022 when Audax Private Equity Group made a nine-figure investment in the firm. With 260 employees in 28 branches across Canada, Harbourfront Wealth Management is now on track to reach a $1.5 to $2 billion enterprise value by 2027.
Danny began his career in finance and wealth management at Canada Trust. Here, he gained valuable experience in lending and investments. Following his time at Canada Trust, Danny served as a Senior Vice President at National Bank Financial, where he specialized in tax minimization planning, portfolio construction, income planning, and philanthropic planning.
Over the course of his career, Danny has been acknowledged for his work and impact in the investment industry. At the age of 32, Danny ranked as the number one advisor at Canada’s largest asset management firm. Seven years later, Danny was named Business in Vancouver’s Top Forty under 40. This was followed by being named one of Canada’s Top 50 Industry Leaders of 2021 by Wealth Professional.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Danny places high importance on philanthropy and giving back to the community. In line with his commitment, he established the Harbourfront Gives Foundation, which aims to uplift individuals, contribute to community welfare, and create a positive transformation in the world. To date, the foundation has donated more than $450,000 to 65 organizations.
Danny serves as the CEO of Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc., having founded the firm in 2013 with a personal investment of $11 million. Since its founding and under Danny’s leadership, Harbourfront Wealth Management has experienced strong growth, with the enterprise value of the firm rising to $425 million in 2022 when Audax Private Equity Group made a nine-figure investment in the firm. With 260 employees in 28 branches across Canada, Harbourfront Wealth Management is now on track to reach a $1.5 to $2 billion enterprise value by 2027.
Danny began his career in finance and wealth management at Canada Trust. Here, he gained valuable experience in lending and investments. Following his time at Canada Trust, Danny served as a Senior Vice President at National Bank Financial, where he specialized in tax minimization planning, portfolio construction, income planning, and philanthropic planning.
Over the course of his career, Danny has been acknowledged for his work and impact in the investment industry. At the age of 32, Danny ranked as the number one advisor at Canada’s largest asset management firm. Seven years later, Danny was named Business in Vancouver’s Top Forty under 40. This was followed by being named one of Canada’s Top 50 Industry Leaders of 2021 by Wealth Professional.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Danny places high importance on philanthropy and giving back to the community. In line with his commitment, he established the Harbourfront Gives Foundation, which aims to uplift individuals, contribute to community welfare, and create a positive transformation in the world. To date, the foundation has donated more than $450,000 to 65 organizations.