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Michael Katchen
Director/Board Member at
INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 89 199 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Michael Katchen is the founder of Wealthsimple, Inc., founded in 2014, where the title held is Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Katchen was the founder of Wealthsimple US Ltd., founded in 2013, where the title held was Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Katchen is the founder of Wealthsimple Technologies, Inc., founded in 2014, where the title held is Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Mr. Katchen is also the founder of Wealthsimple Financial Corp.,Simple Ventures Studio, Inc...
Mr. Katchen is currently an Independent Director at Intact Financial Corp.
since 2022.
Mr. Katchen is currently a Director at KOHO Financial, Inc. since 2017.
Mr. Katchen is currently a Member of the Business Council of Canada.
Former jobs include Director-Business Development at 1000Memories, Inc. and Principal at McKinsey & Co., Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at Richard Ivey School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/07/2026 | 433 ( 0% ) | 89 199 $ | 30/06/2026 |
Michael Katchen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 25/07/2022 |
Wealthsimple, Inc.
 Wealthsimple, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Wealthsimple invests client's asset in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds which aims to earn the best possible return, while optimizing their tax bill. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/09/2014 |
KOHO Financial, Inc.
 KOHO Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides banking services | Director/Board Member | 25/09/2017 |
Wealthsimple Technologies, Inc.
 Wealthsimple Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a financial technology platform | Founder | 01/01/2014 |
Wealthsimple Financial Corp.
 Wealthsimple Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides digital based investment advisory services | Founder | - |
Business Council of Canada
 Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business council | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Michael Katchen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Wealthsimple US Ltd.
 Wealthsimple US Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Wealthsimple US aims to achieve the best possible return, while optimizing tax bill. The firm invests client’s asset in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
1000Memories, Inc.
 1000Memories, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides services related to sharing of photos and videos | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Michael Katchen
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Connections
65
1st degree connections
10
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Intact Financial Corp.
 Intact Financial Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance, banking and asset management services | Finance |
1000Memories, Inc.
1000Memories, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides services related to sharing of photos and videos | Technology Services |
Richard Ivey School of Business
 Richard Ivey School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wealthsimple, Inc.
Wealthsimple, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Wealthsimple invests client's asset in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds which aims to earn the best possible return, while optimizing their tax bill. | Finance |
KOHO Financial, Inc.
KOHO Financial, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Business Council of Canada
Business Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business council | Commercial Services |
Wealthsimple US Ltd.
Wealthsimple US Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Wealthsimple US aims to achieve the best possible return, while optimizing tax bill. The firm invests client’s asset in a globally diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds. | Finance |
Wealthsimple Technologies, Inc.
Wealthsimple Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a financial technology platform | Technology Services |
Wealthsimple Financial Corp.
Wealthsimple Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides digital based investment advisory services | Finance |
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