Our history

Hopkins, Pope & Associates Wealth Management represents a legacy spanning three generations of committed financial planners. It all began in 1967 when Charlie Pope started his career in financial services with Investors Syndicate, dedicating himself to helping families secure their financial futures. In 1986, the tradition continued as Charlie Pope Jr. joined IG in Moncton, NB. In 1990 he returned to NL and forged a father-son partnership that would shape a practice focused on building client wealth.

Fast forward to 2021, where Leslie (Pope) Hopkins proudly joined her father at IG Wealth Management, continuing our family's commitment to our clients' financial well-being for generations to come.

And while it feels like everything, including the financial services landscape, has changed since 1967, certain fundamental values remain steadfast. Relationships are still the cornerstone of our business. We understand that sound financial advice can only come from a deep understanding of our clients' needs and aspirations. And our longstanding partnership with IG Wealth Management continues to empower us, enabling access to cutting-edge financial planning strategies, renowned asset managers, and constant collaboration with industry experts. This partnership equips us to navigate the ever-changing currents of both the financial world and broader society, ensuring our clients receive exceptional financial guidance tailed to their unique needs.

Meet our team

Access to experts

IG’s planning professionals have the knowledge and experience to address even the most complex situations. The team comprises over 20 CPAs, lawyers and other tax, estate and investment-focused specialists coast to coast.

The Advanced Financial Planning team is led by the following individuals:

Regional financial specialists

Our team has access to specialists located in our region who provide additional portfolio insight and planning strategies to enhance your Living Plan, creating additional peace of mind for you and your family.

Ian Burgess

Regional Estate and Insurance Specialist,
I.G. Insurance Services Inc.

In the media

For all media inquiries and bookings for speaking engagements, please contact us at leslie.hopkins@ig.ca.

Community involvement

As a Canadian company, we believe in giving back in ways that can make real and meaningful differences in communities from coast-to-coast. Our commitment starts with IG Empower Your Tomorrow, a program dedicated to increasing financial confidence of all Canadians.

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