Our Leadership

Ryan Metzger CFP®, B.Mgt., EPC

Executive Financial Consultant

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, I specialize in high net worth portfolio management, providing sound advice and financial support to retirees, business owners and professionals. My philosophy is simple: put people and service first. Life is rich and varied. Your financial plan should be, too.

I tailor solutions to your life’s goals, focusing on all areas of your financial life by incorporating my experience and knowledge in all areas from family income to estate planning. I believe firmly in giving back to the Red Deer community, offering my support to a variety of causes and events. My wife, Dianna, and I have two sons, Jake and Jonas. We enjoy spending time as a family traveling and keeping active.

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Jillian Vukovich RRC, CFP®

Division Manager

Jillian entered the financial industry in 2011 fresh out of Western University where she studied psychology. She joined IG Wealth Management in 2016 achieving her RRC and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation shortly after. Her commitment to the community has been widely recognized in Red Deer, and she currently sits on the board of a large charity organization as their financial professional.

Jillian has a young daughter, Avery, with her husband Mason and they reside in Red Deer.

 

Dianna Metzger

Marketing Coordinator

Dianna moved to Red Deer in 2004 to attend Red Deer College and complete her Hospitality and Tourism Diploma. She entered the workforce planning weddings, events and selling advertising locally. In her last few years, she has helped a few locally companies navigate their social media accounts. She enjoyed the marketing aspects but also working with clients to design ads and events that were accomplishing what they envisioned. She joined Metzger Group in 2022 and will be an integral part of our brand recognition going forward.

Dianna and Ryan have two boys, Jake and Jonas. The family spends time traveling the province for hockey games during the winter. In the summer it is all about the outdoors; swimming, fishing, and boating takes up most of their time. Dianna is very active in the boy’s school and will continue to be a part of that community.

Greg Swenson CFP®, RRC, BA

Senior Financial Consultant

Greg received his education at Cornell University, and after graduation he spent time in New York City working as a securities trader. He joined Metzger Group in 2017 and since then has been doing his best to provide clients peace of mind, simplify their lives, and help them achieve successful financial outcomes. The combination of a strong technical background in investment solutions, along with an interest and focus on the behavioral side of finance, gives him the ability to help clients align their use of capital with the things that are most important in their lives.

Greg lives in Red Deer with his wife Jennifer and their three children. The family spends time at hockey rinks and ball diamonds with Ryan, at the barn watching Annika ride, and traveling to Victoria to visit Lexi. Time between sporting events is often spent outdoors hiking and skiing, or at the family cabin on Lake Diefenbaker.

Frank Somer

Associate Consultant

Frank is a home grown Red Deerian. He loves this town and its people. Seeing peoples’ financial dreams come true is a passion. Frank owned a business for over 20 years prior to joining IG Wealth Management in 2010. He has worked in a number of capacities as a consultant and also as an associate with senior advisors. Frank has volunteered with the United Way, youth hockey and in different ways through his church. He is married to Janise and has 3 adult children between them.

His leisure activities include winter camping, fly fishing, and the occasionally round of golf.

Michael Salmon BBA

Associate Consultant

Michael started in the financial industry in 2016 working with a major Canadian bank. He continued his journey through this industry by starting with IG Wealth Management shortly after in 2018. His education, background, and fresh perspective have been an important addition to our team.

Michael was raised in Red Deer and is heavily involved in the Central Alberta community with most of his attention towards coaching hockey. He is currently part of the coaching staff of the Red Deer U18 AAA hockey team.

Julie Smith

Executive Assistant

Julie joined IG Wealth Management in early 2018, with a background as a Customer Service Representative and an Executive Assistant. She takes great pride in her role, of assisting and servicing clients with their ongoing needs. Julie coordinates and manages the entire team schedules and also is in charge of all administrative process. Her organizational skills are crucial to the success of our client relationships.

Julie moved to Red Deer in 2011 with her husband (Jared) and two children (Alex & Olivia), from Kamloops British Columbia. When not at work she can be found camping, reading or gardening.

Joanne Dewan

Executive Assistant

Joanne joined IG Wealth Management in the summer of 2023. She comes to us with an extensive background in banking infused with standout organizational skills and a friendly, efficient approach to customer service. Her ability to seamlessly blend her skills with a welcoming demeanor makes her an invaluable asset to our team.

Joanne moved to Red Deer in 2022 with her husband (Kelly) and two sons (Kadin & Keegan), from Provost, AB. When not at work, she can be found with a book in her hand cheering her kids on at the hockey rink, curling rink, football field and swimming pool.