IG Wealth Management has made a number of appointments and promotions to its senior leadership team.
"I'm confident that the recent addition of exceptional senior industry talent we've made, coupled with the proven team of highly energized individuals who are assuming expanded leadership roles, will accelerate our success and momentum," said Damon Murchison, President & CEO, IG Wealth Management. "Leveraging the combined expertise of our leaders, we are well positioned to deliver best-in-class financial planning as well as investment, banking and insurance solutions to enhance our clients' financial well-being and help them reach their goals."
The following people will report directly to the president:
Annamaria Testani recently joined IG as head of Client Experience from National Bank Investments. Testani will now drive the implementation of IG's client and advisor experience, business planning, distribution communications and sales effectiveness.
Philip Petursson has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Investment Strategist. Petursson, who had worked previously at Manulife Investment Management, will serve as IG's senior lead on investment strategy, the global economy and capital markets and will provide insights to the firm's network of advisors.
Christine Van Cauwenberghe has moved from Vice-President, Tax & Estate Planning, to head of Financial Planning and will lead a team responsible for the delivery of IG's integrated offering, driving financial planning advice and strategies and advancing IG advisors' skills, processes and knowledge.
Mark Kinzel will continue to serve as Vice -Chair, IG Wealth Management and head of Sales and Distribution, responsible for IG's sales organization. Kinzel will now oversee multiple teams responsible for driving sales and performance, new client acquisition, advisor talent acquisition and retention strategies along with pursuing growth opportunities.
Brent Allen, formerly Senior Vice-President, Financial Services Distribution, has been appointed to head of Strategy and Business Operations, responsible for identifying and leading strategic initiatives to drive revenue and business improvement.
Todd Asman will continue in his role as head of Investment Solutions, responsible for driving the overall performance of all products, subadvisors and partners and ensuring clients receive investment solutions that align with their financial goals. In addition, he will now add accountabilities through IG's Wealth Planning Specialist Network and a new wholesaling team to his list of responsibilities.
Alana Riley, who had worked as Senior Vice-President, Financial Services (Western Canada), has now been appointed to lead the strategic direction of insurance, banking and mortgage product development, Insurance and Mortgage Planning Specialist Networks, and partner performance.
