Ben Osmond CFP®, B. Mgmt(acct)

Financial Consultant

Ben was raised on a farm in Southern Alberta. Most of his time was spent playing sports or working on the farm. After dedicating a few years to work and service, he began University at the U of L where he played basketball and completed a Bachelor's degree in accounting. During university he started a contracting company, which allowed him to put his degree to use every day. It also allowed him to begin investing in the markets, real estate and other businesses. His love of finance and wealth management was cultivated. He ultimately took a job with KPMG LLP where he gained valuable experience but quickly determined Wealth Management was the route for him.

Ben joined IG Wealth Management in 2015 and quickly became a high performing practice. As a result, he was invited to IG Private Wealth Management in 2021.


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Robby Findlay B. Mgmt(FIN), RRC

Financial Consultant

Robby grew up on a farm just north of Vulcan, Alberta. After being away for 10 years to pursue post secondary sports and education, and ultimately start his career, he moved back to Vulcan where he currently lives and works. He is an alumnus of both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge where he received scholarships for academics and basketball. After earning a degree in business management with a major in finance, he was recruited to work at IG Wealth Management. In 2021, he joined forces with fellow colleague and mentor Ben Osmond, and was invited to join IG Private Wealth Management, a title reserved for the top performers in the country.

When not at work Robby enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and four daughters, riding his horses, and volunteering with sports programs within his community.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. - Mark Twain


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Kathleen Williamson B.A., ABT Cert.

Associate Consultant

After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and Applied Business Technology certificate, Kathleen has spent the last 17+ years in industrial accounting and holding administrative positions in various industries, including pulp and paper, rotational molding plastics, and most recently propane.

Kathleen joined our team in May of 2021. Utilizing her multi-faceted skill set including budgeting, debt consolidation, financial management, research and interpersonal relationship skills, she provides excellent customer service in enabling clients to define, plan, and execute their financial goals. Whether it be early retirement, estate planning, or financial freedom, Kathleen works to make your financial plan a reality. 

Outside of our office, Kathleen can most often be found spending time with her husband and her dog, traveling the world and exploring new places and new people. 


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Maddison Mastel

Associate Consultant

Maddison was born and raised in Southern Alberta where she attended the University of Lethbridge for Finance and Accounting. Eager to pursue her passion and deepen her knowledge, she completed the Canadian Securities Course which helped her develop a strong foundation in investment management.

 

Beginning her professional journey at RBC Dominion Securities, Maddison honed her skills in Wealth Management and Investment Strategy. Her dedication and expertise in serving high net worth families led her to join our team at IG Wealth Management. Here, she continues to apply her comprehensive understanding of financial markets and strategies to provide tailored solutions for clients.

 

Driven by a commitment to lifelong learning, Maddison is currently working toward obtaining the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designations. This pursuit reflects her ongoing dedication to mastering advanced investment analysis and further enhancing her ability to deliver exceptional financial advice.

Nicole Ehlert

Executive Assistant

Growing up in southern Alberta, Nicole took advantage of what her community offers. She is an avid equestrian who worked for Team Spruce Meadows and started her own Equestrian Photography business. Aside from riding, Nicole loves to spend her free time in the mountains hiking, camping and paddle boarding, or being anywhere the sun is shining. She loves her family and friends, and her Son Jaxon is her partner in crime.


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Leah Kretschmer

Executive Assistant

Leah has a diploma in Business Administration and has been working in various roles in the financial industry for the past 16 years. Her experience ranges from working in banking as a Financial Services Manager and then moving to IG Wealth Management as the Manager of Region Office Operations and managing the Lethbridge Region offices for many years.  She has most recently returned to IG to join our team from the role of Accounting Technician at BDO Canada.

 

Leah’s motto has always been that “future you is as important as you today” and loves being involved in the process.

 

When not working you can find Leah reading, biking, hiking, and camping and she loves being outdoors and spending time with her family.