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1. Sales Strategies
2. We hear you. Equitable Life was ranked #1 for overall segregated funds service performance*. Each year, Life Ops Consulting Group conducts an independent survey of financial advisors to find out
   how satisfied advisors are with the service they receive from life insurance companies in Canada. Since 2015, Equitable Life^® has received top marks in overall segregated funds service performance, new business processing, fund/policy statements and post-sales service.
   
   Equitable Life was ranked #1 for overall segregated funds service performance^*
   
   We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you that took the time to participate in this survey. We are proud of the service that we provide and are committed to listening to what advisors want and need to run their business. We work hard to earn your trust and will do what it takes to keep it.
   
   Thank you.
    

   * Life Ops Consulting Group Distribution Service Satisfaction Survey 2019
   ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.

   
    
3. Did you know that you can generate a report detailing all or some of your client’s investment policy
   This can be a great tool when meeting to review your client’s account.
   
   This easy to read PDF gives you and your client some, or all, of the pertinent policy information to discuss overall investment goals. The reporting tool also allows you to exclude any “Advisor only information” sections. With active links to fund pages, you can even review risk ratings, calendar and compound returns.
   
   Generate the report just prior to your meeting to ensure the most up-to-date information is available to your client. Located in the top right corner of your client’s policy page on EquiNet®, it also makes a great takeaway or follow up for your client before or after your meeting. 
4. Retirement Income Options from Equitable Life
   If you have clients who are reaching retirement age and have a Retirement Savings Plan or locked-in funds from a previous employer, the government requires them to convert these plans by December 31 of the year they turn 71.
    
   If your client is converting a plan, ask them about other existing assets. This is a great opportunity for your client to consolidate assets from other providers; and for you to discuss a lower management fee through Equitable Life’s Pivotal Select Preferred Pricing Program.
    
   For more information on the options available for clients who are reaching retirement age and the advantages of each, check out the following materials.
    
   • When it is time to convert your RSP to a RIF
   • Converting your savings into retirement income
   • Retirement Income Fund Understanding minimum withdrawal percentages
    
   To learn more about Equitable’s Preferred Pricing Program, please click here.
5. Online banking makes RSP season easier
   March 1, 2021 is the deadline for clients to make Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) contributions within the first 60 days and that date is quickly approaching! Why not alleviate some stress by having your clients make their deposits using online banking?
   
   To get started with online banking, clients simply log in to their online bank account and select the option to add a new bill/payee and search for Equitable Life Savings Plan. The Equitable Life savings plan policy number will serve as the account number.
   
   Clients that complete their deposits using online banking don’t have to stress about mailing a cheque. Or worry about whether the money will make it to head office in time for the deadline. Deposits are applied based on the investment direction on file.
   
   Deposits can be made to RSPs as well as Tax-Free Savings Accounts and non-registered accounts. The minimum deposit is $50 per fund and $500 per Guaranteed Deposit Account (GDA).
   
   To learn more, click here. More questions? Reach out to your local Regional Investment Sales Manager.
    
6. Equitable Life Savings & Retirement Webinar Series features Payout Annuities In 2021, Equitable Life’s S&R team will spotlight various aspects of our competitive fund line up and product offerings. Each webinar in the series will feature a new topic. The series will also give advisors an opportunity to:
   • learn more about various products and product features,
   • hear from industry professionals,
   • learn about investment strategies; and so much more.
   This month, Equitable Life is featuring a discussion on Payout Annuities. Hear why payout annuities provide a guaranteed income that is worry-free and receive insights into how a payout annuity can fit into your client’s retirement plan. Learn about the features and advantages a payout annuity can provide to your client.
    
   Join your host, Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President as he welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Savings and Retirement, Equitable Life of Canada for a discussion on Equitable Life’s Payout Annuities.
    
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7. Help your clients this tax season with Equitable Life
   It is tax time, and your clients should be receiving tax slips and deposit receipts by now. Check out the Tax Slips: A Quick Reference Guide which gives a taxation breakdown by product. Review Insights into Non-Registered Taxation that offers a detailed explanation on investment income, and why T3 tax slips generate on non-registered segregated funds. Does your client have questions about contribution limits? Retirement Income Fund minimums? or Canada pension maximums? Check out Equitable’s handy 2022 Facts & Figures guide.
   
   Did your clients sign up for tax slips on Equitable Client Access before December 31, 2021?
   If so, your clients can download or print their tax slips quickly and easily from their Equitable Client Access Inbox.
    
   For questions, contact Equitable's Advisor Services Team Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET at 1.866.884.7427 or by email at savingsretirement@equitable.ca. or your Regional Investment Sales Manager.
8. Crunch the numbers with Equitable Life’s Tax Free Savings Account Comparison Calculator

   Whether helping your client determine net worth or reviewing to see if your client’s retirement plan is on track, Equitable Life^® is here to help with our online calculators. These number crunching tools can help you answer some of those challenging questions you get asked by your clients. From an RSP loan calculator to home budgeting to even figuring out if your client will be a future millionaire, check out our latest tools.

   
   Each week in March, we will be sharing an online calculator from our list.

   
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   Fei Hong and Yu Yan want to set up an emergency fund that will provide some growth and allow them to take out money when they need it. Does such a thing exist? If so, what is the catch?

    

   Did you know?
   
   With a TFSA, you can make tax free withdrawals at any time for any purpose. Check out Equitable Life’s Tax Free Savings Account Comparison Calculator

9. Updates to Savings & Retirement forms and applications
   To align with the launch of Pivotal Select’s 12 new segregated funds, Equitable Life has updated the following administrative documents for Savings & Retirement.
    
   • Form #375SEL – Pivotal Select segregated fund codes
   • Form #1383 – Pivotal Select TFSA Application
   • Form #1384 –Pivotal Select Application Registered/Non-Registered
   • Form #1403 – Pivotal Select Contract and Information Folder
    
   New online documents and applications are available to download from EquiNet®. Paper applications are also available to order from Equitable’s Supply Team here.
    
   Want to be sure you always have the most up-to-date application? Try our EZcomplete® online application platform. EZcomplete makes it easy to process your non face-to-face applications and allows clients to provide their signature remotely on their own device.
    
   If you have any questions, contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager or Advisors Services Team Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET at 1.866.884.7427, or email savingsretirement@equitable.ca.
    
   ® and ™ denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
    
10. Equitable Life of Canada Fall Roadshow - Savings & Retirement

    
    Equitable Life^® recently completed a successful roadshow in four major Canadian cities. We know that not all advisors were able to attend in person. That's why, we are inviting you to join us for a VIRTUAL ROADSHOW SESSION. Equitable Life, Invesco and S&P Dow Jones Indices will bring you insights, updates, and information on our new segregated fund lineup and more.  

     

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    During our virtual session, you will hear from
     
     Cam Crosbie
     Vice President, Savings & Retirement
     Equitable Life of Canada
     
    
    
     Scott Stobo
     Director, Product Development, Savings & Retirement
     Equitable Life of Canada
     
    
    
     Marcus Berry
     Vice President, ETF Specialist
     Invesco
     
    
    
     Brent Kopp
     Senior Director, Wealth Management Channel
     S&P Dow Jones Indices