David Reeve,
Hons B.A., EPC, CEA
President and Co-Founder, Davlyn Financial Services
David Reeve’s career began with a promise he made to himself after losing his father. A devoted family man and tireless worker, David’s dad dreamed of retiring at 65 and travelling the world—but cancer took him at 64, after only two vacations. At his packed memorial service, David realized that true success is measured by the lives you touch, not by titles or paycheques. That lesson drives everything he does today.
For more than 30 years, David has helped clients—especially successful business owners and professionals within a decade of retirement—design “work-optional” lifestyles through disciplined retirement-income planning, tax-efficient investing, and insurance strategies. In 2008, he and his wife, Linzie, co-founded Davlyn Financial Services with a single focus: advocate for clients, educate them, and simplify the path to lasting financial security.
Expertise & Credentials
Education:
Honours B.A., McMaster University
Designations:
Elder Planning Counsellor (EPC), Certified Executor Advisor (CEA); currently pursuing the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
Professional Leadership:
- 2024 Inducted into the Hall of Fame, The Gryphin Advantage
- CALU Advanced Education Committee
- Southwestern Ontario Community Leader, Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) TOP of Table
- Past President, Advocis Golden Triangle
- Past President, Rotary Club; Past President, Lions Club
Philosophy
“My father taught me that people remember how you make them feel.
I help clients feel confident about the next stage of life—so they can enjoy the time my dad never had.”
Life Beyond the Office
When he isn’t crafting retirement strategies, you’ll find David traveling with Linzie, doting on their daughters and two grandchildren, or pursuing his passions for travel, fishing, photography, and their energetic dog, Gus. Together, the Reeve family supports several local and national charities each year.
