"Okay, well am I actually going to do this one thing for my entire life? Or am I going to spread my wings a bit more?” asks Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management. Van Cauwenberghe joins Manjit Minhas to discuss career, wealth, and debunk misperceptions about financial planning. Van Cauwenberghe is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, has her certified financial planner designation, is a registered retirement consultant, and is a trust and estate practitioner as certified by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She has previously served on the board of STEP Canada and is a recipient of a STEP Founder's Award. Christine was granted a King's Council designation by the Province of Manitoba in 2023 in recognition of distinguished service to the practice of law in Manitoba. Topics they cover include: 0:00: Christine’s Story: “I think I really like helping people.” 5:25: Changing career direction: “I was sold that bill of goods by my mom too.” 12:30: Women in finance: “You don't have to be a math genius at calculus to be able to be a financial planner.” 17:45: Support for women in finance: “I think that what you get paid as a salary and benefits is only a small portion.” 22:25: It’s time to take the first step: “Solutions should come at the very end.” 36:15: Words of advice: “Look beyond the careers that you have specific training in.” Presented by IG Wealth Management Learn more at ig.ca/women The views, information and opinions expressed are those of the featured guests, and not necessarily those of IG Wealth Management