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Blaine Shewchuk

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Executive Vice President, Individual Wealth at Canada Life
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Blaine Shewchuk is the Executive Vice President of Individual Wealth at Canada Life, while also serving as President and CEO of Investment Planning Counsel. A CFA Charterholder and CPA, he leverages extensive experience in corporate strategy and fintech investments from his previous leadership roles at IGM Financial. He holds an Honours Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba.

Outside of his executive duties, Blaine values community and family. He has expressed appreciation for the opportunity and resilience of living and working in Canada, taking time to reflect on these themes with family and friends during national holidays.

Unique fact: In February 2024, he took on the significant dual responsibility of leading Investment Planning Counsel while also joining Canada Lifes executive team.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President, Individual Wealth
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

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Entrepreneurial Advisors
He is focused on making his organization a premier destination for entrepreneurial advisors, providing them with flexibility and tools to grow their business.
Advisor Technology
Believes technology is a key investment for advisor success and has experience managing strategic investments in fintech companies like Wealthsimple.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Executive Vice President, Individual Wealth
Canada Life
7-2021
President and CEO
Investment Planning Counsel
3-2019 - 2-2024
EVP, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
IGM Financial Inc.
1-2012 - 3-2019
SVP Corporate Planning & Development
IGM Financial Inc.
1-2007 - 12-2011
VP Planning & Forecasting
IGM Financial Inc.
In the press

Media appearances

Blaine Shewchuk – Speaker Profile for Investment Planning Counsel’s “Power In Partnership” Event. Featured in Investment Planning Counsel
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Blaine Shewchuk – Featured Guest on Investment Planning Counsel Event Page. Featured in Investment Planning Counsel
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Education
CFA Charterholder
CFA Institute
CPA
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
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