Iqbal Amiri joined the financial services industry in 1991, beginning his career working for a multi-national insurance carrier. He then progressed in founding his own wealth management company AMIRI Wealth Management Inc. in 1999, of which he is the President. His independent practice stretches from Alberta to BC and Ontario, primarily focusing on investments & risk management strategies. As continuing education is very important to Iqbal, he completed the LUATC, Life Underwriters' Association Training Course, in 1994; followed by his mutual funds licensing program, as required by Investment Fund Institute of Canada, IFIC. In November 2003, the governing body of Canadian Initiative for Elder Services (C.I.E.P.S.) conferred upon Iqbal the designation of Elder Planning Counselor, EPC. Thus, Iqbal became the first professional to receive this designation in Edmonton, Alberta. He is a charter member of C.I.E.P.S. and a member of Advocis, Canada's largest association of professional financial advisors. He is also a member of Estate Planning Council – Edmonton Chapter.
Shamim Amiri holds the position of Vice-President at AMIRI Wealth Management Inc. After receiving a diploma as an associate engineer and working several years in the insurance industry especially regarding claims she joined her husband at AMIRI Wealth Management Inc. Shamim is responsible for administration managing client & corporate partner relationships.
Apart from their demanding work lives, Iqbal and Shamim have maintained a healthy, active family life having raised 2 daughters. Alongside family involvement, Iqbal and Shamim believe strongly in giving back to the community and hence heavily participate in charity and volunteering endeavours within the community, including the World Partnership Walk, Compassion House and the Canadian Cancer Society.