We're Ironex Sigma, and We Actually Give a Damn About Your Money
Started in a cramped Penticton office back in 2019, we've been teaching regular people how to invest without needing trust funds or finance degrees. Because honestly, budget investing shouldn't feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics.
How We Got Here
Picture this: three of us sitting around a kitchen table in November 2019, frustrated with how investing education was either too academic or too sales-y. Nobody was talking to actual working people trying to build something with limited budgets.
So we started small. Really small. Running free workshops at community centers, teaching basic portfolio concepts to anyone who'd listen. Some nights we had three people. Some nights we had thirty.
What surprised us? People weren't stupid about money. They just needed someone to explain things without the jargon Olympics. And they definitely didn't need another guru promising overnight wealth.
What Actually Matters to Us
Real Talk Only
We skip the corporate speak. If something's risky, we say it. If a strategy takes years to show results, we're upfront about that too. Honesty beats hype every single time.
Budget Reality
Not everyone has ten grand sitting around. Our strategies work whether you're starting with five hundred dollars or five thousand. We build plans around your actual situation.
Long View Thinking
Quick schemes crash and burn. We teach approaches that might seem boring but actually work over time. Think marathon training, not lottery tickets.
Our Journey So Far
Five years of figuring things out, making mistakes, and getting better
November 2019
First workshop in a borrowed community center room. Seven people showed up. We were terrified but energized.
March 2021
Moved everything online during lockdowns. Weird blessing in disguise because suddenly we could reach people across BC, not just Penticton.
September 2023
Launched our first structured program after two years of development. Watched hundreds of people actually apply what they learned.
December 2025
Hit our stride with hybrid learning. Combining in-person workshops with ongoing online support seemed to click for people.
How We Teach
- We start with your actual budget and goals, not some theoretical perfect scenario that doesn't exist in real life.
- Every concept gets broken down until it makes sense. If you're confused, that's on us to explain better.
- We show you the math behind decisions so you understand why something works, not just memorize steps.
- Risk conversations happen early and often. Understanding what could go wrong matters as much as knowing what could go right.
- You get ongoing access to ask questions because learning doesn't stop after one session.
Who's Behind This
Small team, real experience, no corporate nonsense
Real People Teaching Real Skills
We're not financial celebrities or social media influencers. Just a group of people who've spent years working in finance, education, and community development.
Our instructors have backgrounds ranging from portfolio management to adult education. What ties us together? We all got frustrated watching people get lost in unnecessarily complicated financial advice.
Everyone on our team teaches actively. We're in the workshops, answering emails, and constantly refining how we explain concepts based on actual student questions.
See What We're TeachingReady to Learn Something Useful?
Our next programs start in February 2026. Six months might seem far out, but that gives you time to think about your goals and come prepared with good questions.