iA Financial Group adds $1.5 billion advisor team in Western Canada

iA Financial Group announced that a Saskatoon based advisory team managing more than $1.5 billion in client assets has joined iA Private Wealth from a bank owned brokerage, strengthening the firm’s presence in Western Canada.

Previously operating as Miazga Koroluk, the team will now operate as First Growth Multi Family Office at iA Private Wealth, bringing experience serving high net worth clients across the region.

“We are pleased to welcome this outstanding team to iA Private Wealth. Our commitment to our highly independent and entrepreneurial advisor-focused culture was critical to Stephen, Robin, Sean and Caitlin’s decision to join our firm. Their joining underscores the strength of our wealth platform, as well as the effectiveness of our technology and resources in attracting advisors.” – Adam Elliott, President and CEO of iA Private Wealth.

“This new addition is consistent with our objectives set during the RF Capital transaction announcement to welcome more new advisors, accelerate our growth strategy and strengthen the value proposition for both clients and advisors.” – Stephan Bourbonnais, Executive Vice-President, Wealth Management at iA Financial Group.

The firm said the team will leverage its technology platform and advisor support resources as part of its strategy to expand its wealth management business and attract additional advisors across Canada.