Following a rigorous due diligence process, the company selected Qtrade in the area of wealth management and for providing partner support, the firm said.

Prairie Centre Credit Union retail vice president Tim Askin said, "This partnership with Qtrade will allow us to focus on that commitment, with improvements and efficiencies that will provide ongoing benefits to our members."

Qtrade Financial Group CEO Scott Gibner added that the company will assist Prairie Centre Credit Union in improving and growing its wealth management offering.

Offering a variety of financial products and services, Prairie Centre Credit Union serves approximately 13,000 members in 11 communities and has $595m of assets under administration and 120 employees.

Qtrade Financial Group offers brokerage and wealth management platforms, including online, full-service and institutional brokerage services, mutual fund dealer services, insurance dealer services, portfolio management, to retail customers and financial institutions across Canada.