Jesse Begin CFP®, EPC, RRC®
Jesse graduated with a business diploma majoring in financial services. After graduation he started a financial planning practice with IG Wealth Management. A successful financial planner celebrating 18 years of dedicated client services, with a strong desire for constant improvement, Jesse focuses on working with like-minded clients. The practice has grown rapidly, and because of the high level of client service provided, it is now primarily referral based. With an established client base, he became a Division Manager in fall of 2012 to train and help new advisors share successful careers. The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) became aware of Jesse’s drive and focus on financial planning and asked him to join the SAIT business finance Program Advisory Board.
Jesse was fortunate enough to meet his best friend Carolyn and they were married in May of 2011. On February 20th, 2019, the family doubled in size with the birth of the twins: Kingston and Blakely. Two weeks after the twin’s first birthday they welcomed another baby, Marshall, to the family.
Charity and volunteering in youth hockey is a way for Jesse to give back to the Calgary community. In 2015 he won the “Helping Hands Award” for his dedication to Calgary charities and continual support of the IG Alzheimer’s run and walk. Since then, he has ran and raised funds for the Alzheimer’s society. Volunteering with junior hockey clubs has allowed Jesse to mix his favorite sport with community involvement. In 2018 Jesse participated in “The Ride” to cure cancer raising money for the Alberta cancer foundation. With the COVID-19 pandemic, Jesse has contributed to several homeless shelters and moved to a virtual run and donations for Alzheimer’s.
Connor Batting BCOMM
Connor was born and raised in Calgary and lives a fast-paced, adventurous, sports and academic lifestyle, often juggling school with hockey, football, snowboarding, golf, tennis and running just to name a few. After graduating high school as one of three students awarded 'President's List' for academic excellence in all subjects, he worked and traveled for a year before going to the Peter B. Gustavson Business School at the University of Victoria, specializing in Entrepreneurship and Finance.
Connor began working with a team of advisors at another financial institution after getting his licensing as an investment representative, where he stayed working, helping his team to manage ~$230 million of assets for 6 years. With his experience gained there, he decided to move to IG Wealth Management in 2019 to begin managing his own book of business.
Rick Langereis B.A., CFP®
Rick graduated from the University of Calgary in 1987 with a major in economics and minor in business. He spent five years in the banking world, advancing to the role of branch manager, before getting married to his lovely wife Laurette and traveling the world for a year.
In 1992, Rick moved to IG Wealth Management for more control of his career and better financial planning capabilities to take care of clients. Rick earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation almost immediately and, with a commitment to continually improving knowledge and understanding, he converted his practice to the brokerage side in 2017.
Having now spent over 30 years with IG, he joined Begin Batting Group and continues to deliver an excellent client experience in service and responsiveness.
Andrea Matias
Andrea started her career with IG Wealth Management in 2008 working with a division manager as an assistant. In 2010 she transitioned into the client service administration role, where she provided all consultants in the office with detail-oriented and client experience driven expertise in processing. With 12 years of experience and looking to progress her career, Andrea joined Jesse in 2019 and provides clients with an outstanding service experience.
Heather Wakeford
Heather has worked at IG Wealth Management since 1999. In that time she has worked with three different practices, always offering the same elevated level of client service. She is now working with Jesse to continue to give clients a high quality service experience.