IGM Financial Inc.

All right. Well, it's my pleasure to introduce our next speaker. And again, welcome, Damon Murchison, President and CEO of IGM Financial. Now, Damon stepped into the role on July 1st, but he's certainly not new to IGM. He joined the organization in 2014, has held various senior role positions across both core operating companies, spent a number of years at McKinsey Investment, including leading the turnaround of McKenzie's Retail Distribution Business before moving to IG Wealth Management, I think in 2020, where he has and continues to serve as President and CEO. So again, Damon, thank you for joining us. You come into the role with a fairly broad perspective. And I guess as you step into the CEO seat, What are the top priorities you want investors to understand, and what would you like to accomplish in your first year as CEO?

Thanks, Phil. And good morning, everyone. Thank you for your interest in IGM. First, let me just say that we start this new chapter at IGM in a period of really strength and momentum. You know, our priorities, our strategic priorities remain intact. First, we want to grow our asset management and wealth management businesses. Second, we want to activate our strategic investments. And third, we want to allocate our capital with discipline. But over the first year, my priorities are going to be very clear. We made it very clear to the firm. We want to sharpen our focus. I want to position the firm to move faster. The last one is I want to make sure that we allocate our resources towards our highest priorities, highest opportunities. Now, when I say that, we're going to measure this stuff in practical ways, both through advisor and client experience and outcomes, through increased productivity, operational efficiency, and then profitable growth and stronger earnings.

Excellent. Well, listen, while it's still early in the transition, are there any areas of the business you're already kind of looking at with a fresh lens, and should investors expect any evolution in IGM's strategy under your leadership?