DeWayne Osborn


DeWayne is the General Manager, Compliance Officer, and in-house expert on charitable and planned giving at Lawton Partners. He joined the firm in 2000.

DeWayne came to Canada from Oklahoma in 1983 to partake in University Sports Volleyball. He became a naturalized citizen in 1992. Prior to joining Lawton Partners, DeWayne worked for the Health Sciences Centre Foundation as Director of Planned Giving. Later he became Director of Finance Administration, a position he held for 6 years. He came on board with Lawton Partners to fill a new position as Director of Operations. In 2002 he became the firm's General Manager.

As a Certified Financial Planner and Certified General Account with more than a decade of experience serving in senior positions of not-for-profit organizations, DeWayne has become one of Canada's leading authorities on planned giving. He is a much-sought-after speaker, consultant and advisor on the complexities and tremendous financial and philanthropic benefits that can be achieved by applying tax-effective strategies for gifting real property, cash, securities, life insurance products, either today or through the will.

He received the 2003 Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba Sharing Expertise Award. The association cited his ongoing dedication to numerous charities, as well as his leadership in furthering greater awareness and acceptance of planned giving as examples of a CGA member who has significantly advanced the social and economic life of the community.

DeWayne and his wife,Carolynn have two children, Kathleen (14) and Thomas (11). His leisure time is spent traveling and pursuing his lifelong interest in sports, as well as coaching.

DeWayne is committed to helping Lawton Partners' clients achieve their financial goals and objectives while creating positive change in the lives of those around them.

Education
•  Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
•  Certified General Accountant (CGA)
•  Canadian Securities Course (Honours)
•  Investment Institute of Canada Branch Manager's Course
•  University of Manitoba Master of Physical Education
•  University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts
 
Professional Memberships
•  Advocis (CAFP/CAIFA)
•  Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba
•  Certified General Accountants Association of Canada
•  Current Chair of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP)

Professional Awards
•  Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba Sharing Expertise Award - October 2003.