Esther Bast
Senior Vice President, Midwest Distribution @IG Wealth Management
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Vice President, Midwest Distribution @IG Wealth Management
Winnipeg, MB, CA
While promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, my focus is leading and inspiring Advisors and Directors to provide the very best outcomes for the Canadian families we serve. Developing high impact leaders that make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others is my goal.My passion is to further financial literacy awareness and ensure we positively impact Canadians and our clients as we guide them and their families to achieve their financial goals, increase their awareness and protect their family.
EDUCATION
Canadian Institute of Financial Planning
Chartered Financial Planner
Georgetown University
Presidents Program Executive Series, McDonough School of Business
The Canadian Institutue of Financial Planning
Registered Retirement Consultant, 2017
The Wharton School
Foundations of Wealth Management, 2018
Canadian Securities Institute
Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course, 2015
ABOUT ESTHER BAST
A visionary change leader with extraordinary success in innovating, strategizing and leading transformations at divisional and company-wide levels–achieved significant cost savings, record-breaking Gallup employee engagement results, and strong business results. Acquired 31 years of progressive employment with IG, currently holding positions of Senior Vice-President of Financial Services Planning and Specialist Network, and President/UDP of IG Securities Inc. while assuming executive lead responsibilities for corporate transformations. Have a passion for instituting world-class initiatives to ensure excellence in all operations with a focus on the client experience, teambuilding, employee and advisor engagement, efficiencies, cost savings and bottom-line profits. Spearheaded multiple regional business plans to achieve and surpass recruiting and performance targets. Have a consistent track record of exceeding expectations and creating an atmosphere of pride and success. A collaborative, innovative and strategic leader who proactively identifies gaps and leads cross-functional teams in problem-solving and developing cost-effective solutions. Cultivates positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external parties. Highly effective in developing team members to their full potential using best practices in coaching and employee engagement and being an ethical role model. Translates business goals into results via individual and team efforts in complex, dynamic and fast-paced settings. Committed to humanitarian efforts, social justice, and community development. Recipient of Wealth Professional’s prestigious Women of Influence Award in 2017 and earned 2010 and 2014 achievement awards from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Active in charities, boards and speaking engagements to support worthwhile community causes.
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