About Us


As professional financial advisors, we continually strive to see every client realize all of their financial dreams. Whether your goal is to save for a new home or your retirement, protecting loved ones from financial loses or managing your portfolio wisely, we have the experience and resources to meet your needs.


Darrell Ruchotzke

Financial Advisor

As the founder of R Financial Group, Darrell's primary role is to advise clients on how to navigate financial planning, tax, and investment decisions. Darrell focuses on providing clients with unbiased advice in order to help them clarify their goals and objectives. This often includes building a plan that takes into consideration investments, estate planning, tax strategies, wealth protection, and preservation. All mutual funds are sold through Portfolio Strategies Corporation, and all other products and services are offered through R Financial Group Inc.

Darrell is married to Susan and has four adult children. Outside of analyzing numbers, Darrell can be found outdoors. During the summer, the lake is the place to be, and during the winter months, downhill and cross-country skiing continues to be his lifelong passion. His long-term goal is to ski past 70 years of age because that's when lift tickets are free.

Karen Eckert

Life Insurance Agent
Licenced Assistant

Karen has worked in the financial field for over 20 years. She started her career with a large financial institution in Regina and joined R Financial Group in 2012. Karen completed her Canadian Securities Course and LLQP Course. Karen is a licensed assistant to Darrell and Scott. She valuably offers clients a trusted experience with strong organizational skills and knowledge of back-office systems. As a Life Insurance Agent, Karen helps clients with life insurance needs such as life, disability, group, and travel insurance.

Karen has made Regina her home for over 30 years. She and her husband, Mark, have three children and two dogs to complete their family. Karen enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, yoga, cheering on her children in their sports, and watching them grow toward their adult lives.


Scott Simpson

Financial Advisor

After graduating from the University of Regina's Business Administration program, Scott articled at a Big Four Accounting firm where he obtained his CPA and CA.

Scott joined R Financial Group after most recently working in the Finance Department of one of Saskatchewan's largest companies. Scott is excited to work in personal finance — an area that he has long been passionate about.

Scott and his wife Iryna are expecting their first child.


Emily Ruchotzke

Office Manager

Emily developed an interest in financial security 4-years ago when she began her work as a Legal Assistant with a law firm in Regina. Her knowledge of Estate Planning through Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and Letters of Probate assist clients in a complex financial world.

In addition, Emily composed and revised legal documents and served as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and other law firms. Additionally, she managed confidential documents pertaining to litigation, divorce proceedings, and land/home purchases, just to name a few. Her licensing as a Commissioner for Oaths endorses her high standard of excellence.

Through all her experience, she passionately works with clients to achieve financial peace of mind.