Darren Roik
CFP, RRC 
Executive Financial Consultant
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
About —
Darren is a managing partner and primary advisor with Roik, Kirkness & Associates. With an eye for detail and a passion for efficient systems, Darren shows clients how to achieve the best outcomes through strategic investment planning and careful consideration of how each component of a financial plan works together. He has neither confirmed nor denied the existence of a Star Wars memorabilia collection.
Team —
A real financial plan
general inquiries —
210 Martindale Road, Suite 100
St. Catharines, ON L2S 0B2
Get Directions
Let’s talk —
The Living Market podcast with host Philip Petursson
A weekly synopsis of market themes and trends
LISTEN NOWtrending advice & stories
A lively start to the year breeds optimism
It’s Spring, and green is showing up everywhere. Is it a trader's dream or a signal of caution?
learn more
Should you invest for retirement or pay off your mortgage?
When interest rates are high, people often think it’s better to pay off their mortgage rather than save. But is it the right choice? We’ll help you decide.
Learn more
The little-known tax benefits of life insurance
Most people think of life insurance as a necessary expense. It’s something that you almost begrudgingly pay for, in the hope that you’ll never need it, but with the expectation that it will protect your family’s finances, should the worst happen.
Learn more
2024 federal budget highlights
The Canadian government presented the 2024 federal budget on April 16, and it contains several proposals of interest to Canadians. Here are the highlights of the budget proposals.
Learn more
How to avoid mistakes when making a will — and other estate planning tips
It’s not easy to talk about estate planning; after all, who wants to think about what might happen when they’re no longer here? It’s also a complicated topic, covering investments, tax and real estate, not to mention hard-to-navigate family issues. There’s far more to it than just making a will — find out exactly what’s involved in estate planning. As a result, many people make mistakes or forget important steps when developing their estate plan, which can lead to trouble for their loved ones.
Learn more
Mortgage renewal: why you should never auto-renew your mortgage
Over the next two years, almost half of all Canadian mortgages will come up for renewal. This is something that typically happens to most mortgage holders every five years or so.
Learn more