Claire Hallam CFP® , RRC®, BA(Hons)

Executive Financial Consultant

Claire moved to Canada from the UK after completing her degree and has been with IG Wealth Management since 1993, working her way up from Office Junior to Executive Financial Consultant. She won the prestigious President's List award for the top 1% in the country* when she received her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation.

Nelson has been her home for most her years in Canada, and she enjoys all that the area offers. She can be found on Kootenay Lake in her boat and camping at spots throughout the area. She is involved in the local Capitol Theatre, both on stage in various productions and choirs, and also as the Chair of the Board of the theatre. When she’s not busy singing and sailing, she is playing disc golf with her husband and son, and learning to sew.

Claire is a sought-after Advisor in the West Kootenays, and works diligently to simplify each client’s financial life, coaching them through critical financial events and helping them to make the right decisions at the right times. One of her strengths is the ability to take complex financial and tax planning issues and simplify them for clients. She delivers tax-efficient strategies that help improve clients' financial position, and creates peace of mind in a complex world. She thoroughly enjoys working closely with all the various people that come in to see her.

Getting to know Claire

  1. What kind of music do you listen to? I try to like everything, but I seem to be stuck in the 80’s.
  2. What is your favourite holiday? August Long Weekend. I just love the height of summer!
  3. What is your favourite food? Something with a little spice; so I like Mexican, Thai and Indian food.
     

*The President’s List recognizes students who embody the highest standards of excellence in their completion of the CFP® examination. After each sitting of the CFP® examination, the top successful candidates are recognized as members of the President’s List (2009)

Sabina Spahmann CFP® , RRC®, BSBA

Senior Financial Consultant

As an Advisor with IG Wealth Management since January 2013, Sabina specializes in helping clients improve their financial results beyond what they have been able to accomplish on their own. She brings a fresh, modern perspective and enjoys building relationships to support in the creation, growth, and protection of clients’ wealth.

Sabina moved from Revelstoke to Nelson in November 2021 to join the Hallam & Associates team as Senior Financial Consultant. With a degree in Business Administration, and the Registered Retirement Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designations under her belt, she comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial planning. Sabina received her BSBA from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where she played D1 NCAA golf on scholarship and graduated at the top of her class.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Sabina enjoys skiing in the winter and golfing, paddleboarding, hiking and camping in the summer. She also creates artwork and crafty DIY projects during her down time. Good music and good food with family & friends is also at the top of her list.

Getting to know Sabina

  1. What is the best place you’ve travelled to? There are too many to choose from, so I’m going to go with the whole continent of South America.
  2. What is your favourite sports team? I don’t have a favourite team, but Tiger Woods is my all-time favourite athlete.
  3. What are your pet peeves? When art is hung crooked or when peoples’ tags are sticking out of their clothing.