Tara Schneider - IG Wealth Management

Tara Schneider - IG Wealth Management Executive Financial Consultant - IG Wealth Management Inc., Mutual Funds Division
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional

Where do you start… when everything is moving at once?The more successful we become, the more complex life gets—not grad...
06/18/2026

Where do you start… when everything is moving at once?

The more successful we become, the more complex life gets—not gradually, but exponentially.

More responsibility. More stakeholders. More decisions that ripple far beyond us.

And yet, what I see time and time again isn’t a lack of capability…
It’s a lack of alignment.

We’re surrounded by smart advisors, strong networks, and endless information—but each piece exists in isolation. And when no one is connecting the dots, even the best efforts can create friction instead of clarity.

At a certain point, working harder isn’t the answer.

What’s required next is something different:

• Strategic clarity
• Thoughtful coordination
• The right support at the right time

Because complexity doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong—it means you’ve grown into a life that requires a more intentional way of navigating it.

This is the work.
This is the conversation.

And this is exactly what we create space for inside LeadHERship Lounge.

✨ A place to step back, think strategically, and reconnect all the moving pieces of your life and leadership.

📸 Sharing a few moments from yesterday’s event…

You’ve built something remarkable — a business, a legacy, a life that demands your full presence. But even the strongest...
06/16/2026

You’ve built something remarkable — a business, a legacy, a life that demands your full presence. But even the strongest leaders need a space to step back, breathe, and plan with intention.

That’s why LeadHERship Lounge exists. A room designed for women who are done carrying the financial weight alone… and ready to build an advisory team that understands both their ambition and their reality.

If you’re joining us tomorrow, I can’t wait to welcome you. If you can’t attend, book a Discovery Meeting — because your next level deserves more than “I’ll get to it later.”

Your future self is already thanking you.

Attend the Event → Reserve Your Seat
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Some Friday nights are simply good for the soul.This past Friday, I joined friends for the Adult Roadtrip to the KOZ in ...
06/15/2026

Some Friday nights are simply good for the soul.

This past Friday, I joined friends for the Adult Roadtrip to the KOZ in support of the Karma Foundation, and what a fantastic evening it was.

The weather held out beautifully, the atmosphere was electric, and the music was incredible. The Hip Replacements absolutely delivered, keeping the crowd singing, dancing, and reliving some of Canada's greatest hits throughout the night.

What makes events like this so special, though, isn't just the music or the venue. It's the opportunity to come together as a community, reconnect with friends, meet new people, and support a cause that makes a meaningful difference.

Every ticket purchased, every sponsor involved, and every person who showed up helped raise additional funds for the Karma Foundation and the important work they continue to do.

A huge thank you to the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who attended. It was a wonderful reminder that when great people gather around a great cause, amazing things happen.

Already looking forward to next year.

Last year, I met with a business owner who had spent more than twenty years building a successful company.  Revenue was ...
06/13/2026

Last year, I met with a business owner who had spent more than twenty years building a successful company.

Revenue was growing.
The team was strong.
The family was doing well.

From the outside, everything looked exactly as it should.

But as our conversation unfolded, a different story emerged.
She had a corporation, investments, insurance, a lawyer, an accountant, and a banker.

What she didn't have was clarity.

Should she be paying down debt or investing?

Should she be preparing for a future sale?

Should she be involving her children in conversations about wealth?

Was she on track to achieve financial independence?

Were all of her advisors even working toward the same outcome?

Finally, she stopped and said:

"Tara, I don't think I need another strategy. I need a starting point."

That conversation stayed with me.

Because I hear versions of it all the time.

From FOUNDERS.

From EXECUTIVES.

From PROFESSIONALS.

From women who are carrying extraordinary responsibilities at work and at home.

The challenge isn't that they don't care.

The challenge is that life becomes complex.

And when everything feels important, it's difficult to know what should come first.

That's exactly why this month's LeadHERship Lounge is called:

Now, Where Do I Start?

We'll explore how to cut through the noise, identify what matters most, and create clarity around your next steps—whether you're building a business, planning for retirement, navigating a transition, or simply trying to make better decisions with confidence.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do isn't create a new plan:

It's to identify the right place to begin.

Wednesday, June 17
LeadHERship Lounge

I would love to see you there.

Reserve your seat now: https://ow.ly/ohgV50ZaIPa

06/09/2026

A moment from our very first LeadHERship Lounge — a room filled with exceptional women, powerful conversations, and the kind of connection that doesn’t end when the evening does.

As I shared in my closing toast… this was just the beginning.

We’re so excited to continue building this space — where women come together to lead, share, and create meaningful impact in our community.

✨ Join us for our next LeadHERship Lounge
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The plan to sell your business or raise capital for expansion are vital decisions for a business. With IG Private Compan...
06/06/2026

The plan to sell your business or raise capital for expansion are vital decisions for a business. With IG Private Company Advisory (for companies with annual sales over $20 million) you don’t have to make those decisions on your own. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from their expertise, send me a direct message and let’s discuss.

Are you putting off estate planning because it feels like something for “later”?According to Christine Van Cauwenberghe,...
06/02/2026

Are you putting off estate planning because it feels like something for “later”?

According to Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management, more than half of Canadians still don’t have an estate plan, even as we enter a historic wealth transfer.

Many believe they don’t have enough wealth to justify it, but estate planning is really about protecting your wishes and the people you care about. It’s easy to delay, but even a basic plan can reduce uncertainty and stress for your family later on. Read more: https://ow.ly/64Vf50Z6obq

05/29/2026

To celebrate IG's 100th anniversary, IG Advisors offered 100 of their top financial tips. Which ones could help you the most? Talk to u s to find out how these tips could help boost your financial plan.

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the 25th Edition Women in Leadership Conference in Edmonton - hosted by FCI...
05/26/2026

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the 25th Edition Women in Leadership Conference in Edmonton - hosted by FCI-CWI - Career Women Interaction.

Surrounded by so many incredible women leaders, the energy in the room was something special — a reminder of what’s possible when we come together to learn, share, and grow.

I spoke about adaptive leadership — and more importantly, what it really looks like in practice.

Because the reality is…
most challenges we face today aren’t due to a lack of expertise.
They’re happening because we’re trying to solve complex problems alone.

One of the most powerful shifts we can make as leaders is this:
➡️ Moving from being the expert… to being the one who builds the room.

The leader who asks:
Who else needs to be here?
What perspective are we missing?

Because some of the most meaningful breakthroughs don’t come from doing more —
they come from expanding how we lead.

To every woman in that room (and beyond) who feels the weight of carrying it all —
you don’t have to.
And you were never meant to.

🤍 Leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about being willing to look beyond yourself to find them.

So grateful to have been part of such an inspiring day of connection, growth, and authentic leadership.

05/22/2026

If you're currently navigating growth, investors, acquisitions, leadership pressure or the weight of bigger decisions behind the business... this conversation was built for you.

LeadHERship Lounge is not traditional networking. It's a curated discussion around the realities of operating inside complexity - where business, wealth, leadership and personal life all intersect.

Join us June 17 in Edmonton.

Light lunch included.
Proceeds supporting Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (aWe)

Tickets available here: https://ow.ly/OcsG50Z3kqm

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