Karen Morris CFP®, RRC

Senior Wealth Advisor

Karen joined IG Wealth Management on January 16, 1995, as a Senior Wealth Advisor in the Guelph, Ontario region office. Since then, she has built a reputation as a steady, thoughtful, and highly trusted advisor, known for putting clients’ interests first and guiding them through financial decisions with clarity and care.

With more than 30 years of experience in comprehensive financial planning, Karen brings deep technical expertise alongside a practical, client-centered approach. She has completed numerous industry courses, including the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), the Chartered Financial Planner program, and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation, and is also a Registered Retirement Consultant. These credentials reflect not only her knowledge but also her long-standing commitment to professional excellence and ongoing education.

Karen specializes in working with pre-retirees and retirees, helping them navigate complex decisions around retirement income, tax efficiency, estate planning, and long-term financial security. She is known for taking the time to truly understand each client’s goals, concerns, and life circumstances, and for translating complexity into clear, actionable strategies through a comprehensive personal financial plan.

Karen’s success is grounded in long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and follow-through. Clients value her calm, disciplined approach, especially during periods of uncertainty, and appreciate having a trusted advisor who helps them stay focused on what matters most, both financially and personally.

Karen completed the Wharton School’s Behavioral Finance for Private Clients Program, a specialized course designed for financial professionals who want to deepen their understanding of how human behavior impacts financial decision-making. This advanced program explores the latest research in psychology, behavioral economics, and the human sciences, equipping advisors with evidence-based tools to better recognize client biases, improve communication, and support more thoughtful, goal-aligned financial planning. Karen integrates these insights into her practice to offer a more personalized, client-centered approach to wealth management.

Krista Morris CFP®

Senior Wealth Advisor

Krista Morris is a Senior Wealth Advisor with Morris & Morris Private Wealth Management, where she helps individuals and families make confident, informed decisions about their financial future.

Krista joined the team in 2015 and has grown with the practice, progressing from an assistant role into financial planning and ultimately becoming a partner in the business. Along the way, she completed her mutual fund and life insurance licensing and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation.

Today, Krista works closely with clients to coordinate investment, retirement, tax, estate and risk-management strategies as part of a comprehensive financial plan. She is known for her responsiveness, attention to detail and the strong relationships she has built with clients over the years.

In 2020, Krista became partners with Karen Morris as the practice evolved into Morris & Morris Private Wealth Management, reflecting their shared commitment to thoughtful planning, trusted advice and long-term client relationships.

Meaghan (Meg) Ward PhD

Wealth Advisor

With a PhD in Physics from the University of Guelph and a background that includes Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Biophysics, Meaghan (Meg) Ward brings a unique, analytical perspective to financial planning. After years in academia and research, she transitioned to financial services in 2025, joining IG Private Wealth Management alongside Karen Morris and the Morris team.

Driven by a passion for education and problem-solving, Meg is motivated to help clients and their families understand and optimize their financial lives as a Wealth Advisor. Though early in her financial services career, she already appreciates the team's collaborative spirit and client-focused culture.

Originally from Bobcaygeon, Meg now lives in Kitchener with her husband and their young son. Outside work, she enjoys running, biking, rock climbing, snowboarding, and baking. She has lived and travelled extensively throughout Europe, including Greece, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

Deeply committed to community involvement, Meg has volunteered with student organizations supporting women in physics at the University of Waterloo and actively contributes to her son’s school council, where she’s currently involved in fundraising efforts for a new playground.

Combining her scientific training with a passion for empowering others, Meg brings clarity, precision, and a thoughtful approach to supporting the team and every client relationship.

Danielle Van Raalte

Marketing Specialist

Danielle creates and executes strategic marketing plans for top tier financial planning professionals in the private wealth management sphere. Her previous roles within financial service businesses range from administrative support to an Associate Consultant position, focusing on business development and team leadership, with a nationally top ten ranked team.

Danielle believes that clients are best served by marketing that communicates helpful and timely information to strengthen the individual service each client deserves.

Danielle holds an honours Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Guelph.