
Michael Arts, Chris Chapman, Chris Thornton and team
IG Private Wealth Management
We offer personalized, disciplined wealth management solutions tailored to your unique goals and circumstances. We work with a select group of clients, building lasting partnerships founded on integrity, care, and trust. Serving individuals, families, foundations, and private businesses across Southwestern Ontario, we have spent the last 30+ years helping clients align their wealth with their priorities, aspirations, and vision for the future.
Who we help
We work with clients who have enjoyed success and built substantial wealth. We help define near and longer-term strategies to maximize financial well-being, minimize taxes and ensure our clients are able to take care of the things that matter most to them.
What we do
Our team has more than 100 years combined experience in financial services, and our expertise is complemented by that of IG’s in-house tax, estate, insurance, mortgage and advanced financial planning professionals. Working together, we create a tailored strategy for your fiscal well-being that looks at every aspect of your financial life — a living plan that evolves as your circumstances change over time. Because we know that, in the big picture, every little detail matters.
Investments for foundations and private corporations*
We work closely with foundations and Canadian private corporations (CCPCs) to design customized portfolio strategies aligned with their missions, financial goals, and governance needs. We recognize the unique challenges faced by private companies and charitable organizations—from balancing growth with cash flow needs to ensuring effective stewardship of assets. Through our collaboration with the IG Private Company Advisory team, we also offer specialized expertise in areas such as business succession planning, corporate structure optimization, and wealth transfer strategies. By combining disciplined portfolio management with tailored advisory services, we help clients protect and grow their assets while supporting their long-term vision.
(*Offered through Investors Group Securities Inc.)