Alex Kandelas, MBA, Cfp
About Alex Kandelas, MBA, Cfp
Alex Kandelas, MBA, CFP, serves as the Regional Vice President at IG Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2006, leading a team of over 40 financial advisors. He also teaches at Seneca College and emphasizes teamwork and continuous learning in his leadership philosophy.
Work at IG Wealth Management
Alex Kandelas has been a significant presence at IG Wealth Management since 2006. He currently holds the position of Regional Vice President, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Regional Director for eight years, starting in 2016. In his capacity at IG Wealth Management, he leads a team of over 40 financial advisors. His leadership philosophy emphasizes inspiring confidence in financial advisors and achieving collective results through teamwork.
Education and Expertise
Alex Kandelas has a strong educational background in finance and economics. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management between 2003 and 2005. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Queen's University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he achieved the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation after studying at the Financial Planning Standards Council from 2014 to 2016.
Background
Before his long tenure at IG Wealth Management, Alex Kandelas worked as the Director of Business Development at Sullivan Entertainment for one year, from 2005 to 2006. His career in financial services began in 2006 when he joined IG Wealth Management as a Division Director and Certified Financial Planning Professional, a position he held until 2016.
Teaching Experience at Seneca College
In addition to his roles in the financial sector, Alex Kandelas has been an instructor at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology since 2006. His teaching experience spans 18 years, during which he has contributed to the education of students in finance and related fields.
Leadership Philosophy
Alex Kandelas emphasizes the importance of learning from those he leads to enhance leadership skills. He believes in focusing on career and personal fulfillment as essential components of success in leadership. His approach centers on inspiring confidence and fostering teamwork to achieve collective results that surpass individual capabilities.