The Learning Centre

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Equitable is pleased to offer Path to Invest, a self-serve Continuing Education accredited presentation platform for Equitable advisors. Whether you want to learn more about the financial services industry or how responsible investment solutions can fit into a client’s overall financial well-being, Path to Invest has what you're looking for. 
 

For questions about accessing the training modules, Equitable advisors can email equitablesrmarketing@equitable.ca.

General questions about Path to Invest? Contact your Director, Investment Sales

 

Title

Available Credits

Accredited Governing Bodies

Getting to Know the Canadian Financial Industry

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

The Equitable Investment Advantage

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Investor Psychology

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Know Your Client

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Making a Suitable Sale

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Pivotal Select Segregated Funds 101

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

A Who's Who of a Segregated Fund Contract

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Understanding Tax-Free Savings Account

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Understanding Retirement Savings Plan

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

Understanding LIRAs, LIFs, Life Annuities and GIAs

1 Life Credit

AIC/ICM

It is the advisor's responsibility to ensure Continuing Education credits being offered are accepted by the licensing body. Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) credits are valid in Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Insurance Council of Manitoba (ICM) credits are valid in Manitoba only.
It is the advisor's responsibility to ensure Continuing Education credits being offered are accepted by the licensing body. Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) credits are valid in Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Insurance Council of Manitoba (ICM) credits are valid in Manitoba only.
 
Title Summary Presentation Date

Duration

Credit Expiry Available Credits

There’s a new U.S. sheriff in town - now what?

This February, we focus on how the new U.S. administration may impact Canadian portfolio positioning, inflation, interest rates, and more

February 26, 2025 60 minutes pending pending
Kickoff to 2025 with Equitable

Equitable® is here to help you start the new year in the know with expert insights and forecasts for the year ahead.

January 29, 2025 60 minutes June 30, 2025 1.0

Rethinking Retirement Income

In this session you will learn how our notions of retirement have changed over the years, the difference between the traditional and goals-based planning approaches, and how we can help you implement a goals-based retirement income planning strategy. 

On-Demand 60 minutes Nov 30, 2027 1.0
Ethics of Aging

In this session, you will learn about challenges that come with aging, helping clients prepare for the worst, and identifying and handling elder financial abuse.

On-Demand 60 minutes Nov 30, 2027 1.0

Payout Annuities

Equitable highlights payout annuities. We will talk about life annuities, product features, taxation and the benefits that payout annuities can bring to a client’s retirement plan.

November 27, 2024 60 minutes Nov 24, 2026 1.0
Join your Equitable Savings & Retirement Operations team for valuable tips and tricks

Join your host, Shannon Labby, Investment Sales Vice President, Equitable, along side Heather Boniface, Director, Client & Partner Operations, Lisa Zidar and Lisa Litt, Product Owners, Savings & Retirement Digital Experience

October 30, 2024 60 minutes N/A N/A
Mark Schmehl from Fidelity Investments talks special situations and global innovators with Equitable

Mark Schmehl, Portfolio Manager from Fidelity Investments Canada, who will highlight the Special Situations and Global Innovators fund portfolios.

September 25, 2024 60 minutes September 25, 2025 0.5
Equitable webcast: Reaction to Reason

Emotional intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
 

On-Demand 60 minutes May 14, 2027 1.0
Equitable webcast: The Intergenerational Divide

It’s critical to develop meaningful relationships with valued clients’ families, loved ones, and heirs.

On-Demand 60 minutes May 14, 2027 1.0
Equitable Master Class webcast featuring Susan Silma

Navigating regulatory compliance and changes as an advisor can be challenging and overwhelming at times. Just imagine how clients feel. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to transform regulatory compliance into meaningful client engagement?  

June 5, 2024 60 minutes June 5, 2027 1.0
Franklin Templeton: Is it time to revisit bonds?

For insights on the impacts of interest rates and inflation movement on bond portfolios and how to navigate during this time of uncertainty.

May 8, 2024 60 minutes May 8, 2025 0.50
Equitable Master Class webcast featuring Rob Kochel from Invesco

Discover how it’s surprisingly simple to manage clients. Contrary to most client retention models that are intensive and time consuming, the Golden Hour model aims to deliver maximum benefit at a truly implementable level.

April 10,  2024 60 minutes April 10, 2027 1.0
How to get clients past their thinking blind spots

Join us for an informative discussion led by Dr. Ryan Murphy, head of Morningstar’s global Behavioural insights in how you can get clients past their thinking blind spots.

February 15, 2024 60 minutes February 15, 2027 1.0
Equitable Master Class

Building Your Business in the Retirement Income Market featuring Daryl Diamond, Chief Retirement Income Strategist, Dynamic Funds

October 25, 2023 60 minutes October 25, 2026 1.0
First Home Savings Account Webcast

Join us for the Equitable® First Home Savings Account (FHSA) webcast to learn who is eligible, contribution limits, making withdrawals, how FHSA compares to an RSP and TFSA, practical applications

September 27, 2023 60 minutes June 30, 2026 1.0
Equitable Master Class  The First Word on ESG February 8, 2023 60 minutes February 8, 2026 1.0
Kickoff to 2023 Equitable is pleased to present Robert Gignac, author of the book ““Rich is a State of Mind”. January 18, 2023 90 minutes January 18, 2026 1.0

It is the advisor's responsibility to ensure Continuing Education (CE) credits being offered are acceptabed by the licensing body. Eqitable issues CE certificates to participants based on the timelines set out by the accreditation bodies:

  • • ADVOCIS - 60 days
  • • Alberta Accreditation Committee (AAC) / Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) - 60 days
    •        • Valid in Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia
  • • Chambre de la sécurité financière (CSF) - 30 days
  • • Insurance Council of Manitoba (ICM) - 60 days
  • • Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan - 60 days

Please note, these timelines are effective from the time the training activity has been given and may not be applicable for every presentation. If you have any questions about your CE certificate, please use one of the following email addresses:

Life Insurance: cecredits_life@equitable.ca 
Savings & Retirement: cecredits_sr@equitable.ca