Christine Van Cauwenberghe
About Christine Van Cauwenberghe
Christine Van Cauwenberghe serves as the Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management, where she has worked for over two decades. She holds a B. Comm. (Hons) and an LL. B. from the University of Manitoba and has extensive experience in financial planning and tax law.
Work at IG Wealth Management
Christine Van Cauwenberghe has served as the Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management since 2001. In this role, she leads a division that encompasses Advanced Financial Planning, IG University, and the Financial Planning Specialist Network. Her responsibilities include overseeing financial planning strategies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services. Christine is also a media spokesperson for IG Wealth Management, representing the organization at various events and in public discussions.
Education and Expertise
Christine Van Cauwenberghe holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Finance from the University of Manitoba, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the same institution, completing her studies from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she achieved the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation from the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners between 2001 and 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial planning and law.
Background
Prior to her current role, Christine worked as a Tax Lawyer at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP from 1994 to 2001. She also gained experience in private banking at TD from 1986 to 1994. In addition to her professional roles, she served as a Sessional Instructor in Corporate Tax Law at the University of Manitoba from 2008 to 2012. Christine has been actively involved in various committees, including chairing the Human Resources Committee and serving on the Audit & Finance Committee on the Board of Directors at IG Wealth Management.
Achievements
Christine Van Cauwenberghe has been a prominent figure in the financial planning industry, regularly presenting at industry conferences. She has also contributed to the field as an author, writing on Wealth Planning Strategies for Canadians since 2006. Additionally, she has been involved with STEP Canada as the Chair of the Audit Committee since 2007. Since 2019, she has served as a member of the Board of Directors for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation, further demonstrating her commitment to governance and financial oversight.
Community Engagement
Christine actively participates in community discussions, exemplified by her involvement in a webinar focused on dementia, where she collaborated with Phyllis Fehr, an advocate for Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness. This engagement highlights her commitment to social issues and her willingness to contribute her expertise beyond the financial sector.