Quality of Life Planning®

Trusted guidance for a life well-lived.

We help you make financial decisions that align with your values, priorities, and motivations, and the kind of life you want to live..

Personal Guidance Without the Pressure

Advice rooted in what matters to you.

We provide clear, independent planning to help you make confident choices—without sales tactics or jargon.

Fiduciary Commitment

Your best interest comes first—always.

We’re fiduciaries, which means we put your needs ahead of ours—every time, no exceptions.

Replace Confusion with Confidence

Whether you're planning solo or on behalf of others, we help make sense of your financial picture.

Our role is to guide, clarify, and connect your decisions to what matters most.

Smart Tools for Smarter Planning

Simplified, accessible, and ready when you are.

Our QoLa™ AI tool delivers personalized insights for group program participants and makes life easier for HR teams and decision-makers.

Planning That Scales with Your Team

Financial clarity, one piece at a time.

We help leadership teams offer meaningful financial guidance to employees—building trust, improving retention, and supporting real-life goals.

We’re With You for the Long Run

We provide ongoing support, whether you're planning for yourself, participating in a workplace program, or supporting others.

Let’s get you back on track—toward the life you want

Let’s get you back on track—toward the life you want

Quality of Life Planning®

Trusting someone with your financial life is a big decision—that’s why we take our role seriously.

At Dorval & Chorne, we uphold the fiduciary standard at all times, putting your best interest above all else. Each person we work with brings a unique set of financial puzzle pieces, and our job is to help fit them together into a clear, meaningful plan. 

As an independent, non-proprietary firm, we’re free to recommend what truly supports your goals—not what benefits us. Our approach is designed to replace confusion with confidence and to help you align your financial decisions with the life you want to live.

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Individuals & Participants

Plan your financial future with clarity and confidence.

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Employers & Groups

Provide your team with actionable financial guidance and tools like QoLa™.  

Case Studies

Young Investors

Balancing student loans, saving for the future, and navigating busy family life.
That's Me!

Pre-Retirees

Emptying Nest, High Earning Years (Early 50s) - Juggling college costs, aging parents, and catching up on retirement.
That's Me!

Retirees

Planning For or Entering Retirement (50s & 60s) - Making the most of your assets, benefits, and time.
That's Me!

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Financial Success for the Rest of Us:
Quality of Life Planning® for
Mainstream America

Most financial advice feels like it’s written for the ultra-wealthy. This book is different. Written by Certified Financial Planner® Daniel Dorval, it’s a down-to-earth guide with practical strategies any family can use to save smarter, invest with confidence, and plan for retirement without all the jargon.

Get your copy today:
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Google Reviews

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Michael Grussing
Michael Grussing
I've read through the reviews after our first meeting recently, and agree with them all. They were suggested to me by a fellow nurse, and good friend, years ago, when I'd tell her we met with our FA advisor. It was the same message every year' "You're looking good, I wouldn't change a thing, see you next year". That was reassuring, but didn't address realistic outlook and strategies that could change with time. Admittedly, I/ we don't understand much more than general FA concepts. Technical terms and potential strategies we should consider usually cause my eyes to glaze over and brain to shut down. Dan and Bekah listened and understood that about us and answered in a way that truly made sense and we delved into way more in-depth topics/ strategies than we'd ever discussed with past FA advisor. Or, maybe it was that my eyes weren't glazed over and my brain was engaged with his words. My only regret is not seeing them sooner. I can't thank my friend enough for repeatedly telling me how much help they were to her, and to Dave and Bekah for our initial meeting. I cannot recommend them enough!
Erin Rogge
Erin Rogge
I am someone who is not confident with financial decisions. I felt very comfortable discussing my financial situation with them. After my meeting I felt educated and confident about making decisions regarding my savings goals. Will be recommending them for sure! Especially if you are an MNA member!
in the middle of nowhere
in the middle of nowhere
I totally recommend Dorval & Chorne. I got a lot of answers and recommendations based on my needs. It was awesome, I could understand everything that was said,there were no big financial words that I couldn't understand,and at no point I was overwhelmed. I was so stressed before about the financial future of my family, and now I feel so relieved after our meeting, and i know where to start and what steps to take. Very respectful of my situation. I had no clue for a lot of things and now I know I can make some decisions that are good for my family. I already took my 1st step yesterday after our meeting. Please do not hesitate to meet with them,it will be great for your future.
Lori Seamans
Lori Seamans
They were wonderful! They answered all of my questions and explained everything in layman's terms. They listened, looked at my individual situation, and kept quality of life as a central theme as they prioritized actions I could take to help me achieve present and future goals. I highly recommend Dorval & Chorne.
r Jordeth
r Jordeth
Dan and Ellen’s guidance and financial planning during our working years made our comfortable retirement possible. They understand the emotional side of saving, investing, living your life, “spending” and not spending. They are good teachers and their deep knowledge, honesty and sense of humor make financial planning and living our “golden years” less scary.

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