John Mac Burnie, P.Eng, Cfp, Rrc
About John Mac Burnie, P.Eng, Cfp, Rrc
John Mac Burnie is an Associate Consultant at Vermeeren & Associates, specializing in wealth management solutions tailored to individual client needs. With extensive experience in sales and management roles at Schlumberger and Baker Hughes, he focuses on multi-generation family planning and building strong client relationships.
Work at IG Wealth Management
John Mac Burnie has been serving as an Associate Consultant at Vermeeren & Associates within IG Wealth Management since 2019. In this role, he develops unique wealth management solutions tailored to individual client needs. He focuses on building strong relationships with clients to understand their goals and concerns. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Financial Consultant at IG Wealth Management for 20 years, from 1999 to 2019, where he gained extensive experience in financial advisory services.
Previous Experience at Schlumberger
John Mac Burnie held multiple positions at Schlumberger, contributing to his expertise in technical sales and management. He began as a Technical Sales Engineer from 1985 to 1988 in Calgary, followed by a role as District Manager for Red Deer Production Services from 1990 to 1994. He then served as Division Sales Manager for Canada from 1994 to 1996. His diverse roles at Schlumberger provided him with a strong foundation in sales and client relationship management.
Education and Expertise
John Mac Burnie studied at Dalhousie University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical Engineering from 1978 to 1981. His educational background supports his technical knowledge and expertise in wealth management. He specializes in multi-generation family planning, providing advice in areas such as tax and estate planning, investment planning, risk management, and business succession.
Background in Baker Hughes
Before his tenure at IG Wealth Management, John Mac Burnie worked at Baker Hughes as Division President for Tri-Alta Bews from 1996 to 1999. This role further enhanced his leadership and management skills, contributing to his overall professional development in the financial and engineering sectors.