Our Team

Vicken’s passion for personal finance and wealth management took root during his post-secondary studies as a business major, where he derived personal satisfaction from applying financial strategies to optimize one’s personal health. He subsequently set himself on a course to cultivating knowledge and expertise in the various facets of financial management with the goal of helping Canadians achieve their financial goals. Vicken joined IG Wealth Management (formally known as Investors Group) in the fall of 2007 as a licensed member and insurance advisor of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA), and in the spirit of continuous growth and development, has since evolved his practice through various accreditations. In 2017, Vicken became a licensed IIROC advisor, significantly broadening the investment options available to clients. Shortly thereafter, Vicken received his designation as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® (CFP) professional and his Chartered Investment Managers (CIM^®) accreditation allowing him to provide discretionary portfolio management services to high-net-worth clients and further demonstrate his leadership in the industry.

Vicken’s expertise and his relentless commitment to delivering holistic, strategic financial solutions designed to help clients realize their financial goals is evidenced through the various awards and recognitions received over the course of his tenure at IG Wealth. Upon completing his fifth year, he received the Gold Medalist award for exceptional client servicing, ranking among the top 5 amongst his peers at IG.

Vicken fuels his passion for positively impacting the lives of clients through successful wealth management solutions. Professional competence, unparalleled customer service and customization of plans are at the root of his team’s success. These shared principles result in an optimized customer experience that creates comprehensive value for clients and lead to long-standing relationships.
 

^{Top 3% of IG Consultants based on new business (2008, 2016, 2018, 2021-22)}

Katherine was exposed to financial management from an early age through family members who were professionally involved in the industry. She thus developed a keen interest in financial health and associated strategies, ultimately leading her to join Vicken Durgerian's team at IG Wealth Management in 2017 as an Executive Assistant.

In line with Vicken's value principles, Katherine possesses a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Throughout her tenure at IG, Katherine has focused on cultivating exceptional client experiences through honest, proactive and thorough communications customized to meet the specific needs of each client.

In 2022, to further her knowledge, skills, and servicing levels, Katherine became a CIRO Licensed Associate. She has also obtained her insurance of person license (Life Insurance, Accidental & Sickness Insurance, Segregated Funds & Annuities, Ethics & Professional Practice).

Prior to joining IG, Katherine worked at the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. As a mother of two young children, Katherine enjoys spending quality time with her children and husband.

Wanda joined IG Wealth Management in 2015 as an Executive Assistant and after a one-year detour to British Columbia, rejoined Vicken's team as Executive Assistant, Client Experience in 2019.

Wanda’s success at IG is underpinned by her 26+ years of experience in commercial, private and corporate aviation, where she developed a keen attention to detail, a deep understanding of how to operate within highly regulated environments and leveraged her passion for providing exceptional, personalized customer service.

Wanda fervently believes that sound professional knowledge combined with the highest levels of customer service provided by all team members is what makes Vicken's team exceptional. Through ongoing personal learning and by staying up to date regarding industry standards, she strives to uphold these standards across the team to deliver an optimum client experience.

When Wanda is not assisting clients at the firm, she likes to travel, work out and enjoy the outdoors.