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  1. There is still time to set up a First Home Savings Account in 2024

    A First Home Savings Account (FHSA) allows prospective first-time homebuyers to save for their first home. The plan is tax-free and allows annual contributions up to$8,000 a year or a lifetime contribution limit of $40,000. If you have a client who wants to buy a first home, start them on their path to home ownership with a FHSA.

    With Equitable’s FHSA or Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account (DIA/GIA), they can put their money to work right away. Available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class(75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100) and Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account (DIA/GIA), Equitable offers clients an array of investment products to suit their individual needs and risk tolerance.

    Do not wait. Get clients started today!

    For more information on FHSA or DIA/GIA, including a FAQ and client materials, visit EquiNet® or contact your Director, Investment Sales.   

    Date posted: November 13, 2024

  2. Taking the guess work out of market volatility with Equitable Life

     

    Investing during market highs and market lows can leave even the most seasoned investors scratching their heads. Knowing when to buy and when to sell is not easy, but disciplined investing can be.

    Dollar cost averaging with Equitable Life® is designed to provide a long-term investment solution. This strategy helps take the guesswork out of knowing when to get into the market. It can also provide consistency for a long-term financial plan regardless of whether there is a lot or a little to invest.
     
    And for a limited time only, we’ve increased the initial commission for the CB5 sales option from 5.6% to 7.0% on Pivotal Select™ segregated funds*, effective from May 20 to August 31, 2022.** During this time, advisors earn the increased full initial commission even if funds are placed into Equitable Life Money Market Fund to start the PAC.
     
    For more information on dollar cost averaging, please contact your Equitable Life Regional Investment Sales Manager.

     

     
     
    * Applies to FundSERV trades occurring between May 20 and August 31, 2022. Initial commission on non-FundSERV trades occurring between May 20 to August 31, 2022 increases from 4% to 5%. Initial commission is subject to a chargeback.
    ** Equitable Life reserves the right to end the campaign at any time and without notice.
     
    ™or ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
     
     
  3. See how choosing Equimax Participating Whole Life can help Raj plan for his family’s future
    Raj wants to buy life insurance. He has wealth he’s grown over the years. He wants it to go to his family. He likes what participating whole life has to offer.

    By choosing an Equimax participating whole life insurance policy with Equitable Life, Raj gets permanent insurance coverage with tax-advantaged cash growth. His policy can also earn annual dividend payments.

    He learns about how his premiums go into a participating account and are invested. Some of that investment can come back to him as dividends.

    With Equitable Life, dividends are shared only with participating policyholders. This makes Equimax Participating Whole Life an easy choice for Raj.

    Watch our new Dividends with Equitable Life of Canada video to learn more. View on Vimeo or YouTube.






    You can use this video to send to clients before or after meetings to help them understand Dividends with Equitable Life.

    Plus, visit our Equimax product page, then click on the Marketing Materials tab for the latest Dividend marketing materials.

    Need more information? Please contact your local wholesaler.



    ® and ™ denotes trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
    To learn more about our dividend policy and participating account management policy, please visit www.equitable.ca/en/already-a-client/dividend-information/
    Dividends are not guaranteed and are paid at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Dividends may be subject to taxation. Dividends will vary based on the actual investment returns in the participating account as well as mortality, expenses, lapse, claims experience, taxes and other experience of the participating block of policies.
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  5. Elevate your business with industry best practices and needs-based selling Keeping your business aligned with industry best practices is vital for your success. It not only supports the fair treatment of clients – it also helps you meet certain market conduct requirements and Equitable’s expectations for needs-based selling.

    The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has a program that checks how well advisors follow the Insurance Act and its conduct rules. FSRA looks at how well advisors follow industry best practices and fair treatment of clients guidance (see CLHIA’s guidance document, “The Approach”). Their focus is on key areas such as giving sound advice, managing conflicts of interest, and putting clients’ needs first. FSRA selects advisors’ client files and looks for documentation that indicates needs-based selling. 

    In December 2024, FSRA released its latest Market Conduct Supervision Report. It highlights the need for advisors to follow certain rules and industry best practices. The report found five key areas where improvement is needed:

    1. Missing notes from client meetings and calls
    2. Inadequate advisor disclosure
    3. Missing sales illustrations for different product options
    4. Missing insurance needs analysis
    5. Missing policy delivery receipts


    By following industry best practices and keeping thorough records, you show your commitment to providing clients with the solutions they need. For example, taking notes during client meetings helps you track all discussions that support your recommendations. Having an insurance needs analysis shows you are providing clients with suitable advice to buy the solutions that best meet their needs.

    Resources: Equitable® has resources that can help improve your business practices and help you treat clients fairly. We encourage you to check these out:

    1. PPT: “Ensuring a Compliant, Needs-based Insurance Sale”. The steps to follow in needs-based selling and the records to keep.

    Get CE credits! We offer the above as a self-study course that qualifies for 1 Continuing Education (CE) credit. Access it here: https://equitable-life-education.teachable.com/. (Use your contracted email to log in).

    2. Client File Reference: The records to keep when selling investments, life insurance, or critical illness insurance, including key documents insurers and regulators look for during compliance audits.

    3. Investor Profile Questionnaires: These will help you document your sales recommendations for:
    ● Universal Life (UL) sales: 1190.pdf, and
    ● Pivotal Select (Segregated Fund) sales: 1165.pdf

    Questions? Contact your Equitable wholesaler. They are ready to support your success!
  6. Sometimes plans change when you least expect After saving for several years, clients might choose not to buy a home, and that's okay. One of the advantages of a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is the flexibility to transfer funds to any registered account that accepts contributions. Transfers to Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Funds, or other FHSAs are tax-free and do not impact contribution limits. However, be aware transfers to other accounts are considered withdrawals and are considered taxable income and subject to withholding tax.

    Do you know clients dreaming of homeownership? We are here to assist! Clients who contribute to an Equitable FHSA between May 1 and September 30, 2025 will be entered into our Close to Home contest, for a chance to win one of two $8,000 prizes. Whether opening a new Equitable FHSA or making an annual contribution, this is a fantastic opportunity to help clients get closer to owning a home.

    Advisors, your efforts matter too! You have a chance to win a $1,000 prize if the client you are assisting, in alignment with their unique homeownership needs, is selected as a winner. At Equitable, we believe that when we grow together, success is mutual. 

    Don’t forget about Equitable’s user-friendly online application platform, EZcomplete®, or process an online transaction with ease using Equitable’s EZtransact®. These tools are fast, simple, and could bring clients closer to achieving their goals. 

    Want to learn more? Speak to your Director, Investment Sales.

    Equitable’s Close to Home Contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.  Clients enter by making a deposit to an Equitable FHSA during the contest period or by submitting a no-purchase entry. Two prizes of $8,000 CAD each to be drawn on October 15, 2025 will be awarded. The servicing advisor for the policy to which the selected entrant made the deposit is also an eligible winner and will receive a $1,000 CAD prize. For example, if an Equitable client is a winner of the $8,000 prize, the client’s servicing advisor wins a $1,000 prize.  Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period.  For full contest rules, including no-purchase method of entry, see the full contest rules. 

    Date posted: August 7, 2025
  7. FHSA conversations that move clients closer to home

    Today’s first‑time homebuyers face higher housing costs, rising interest rates and the challenge of saving while renting.  A recent survey suggests two-thirds of Canadians still dream of owning a home despite a challenging market1. As advisors, you can play a critical role in helping clients navigate these realities and make informed, tax‑efficient decisions.

    Join us for a webcast focused on the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and how it can be integrated with other savings vehicles to support clients on their path to home ownership.

    You’ll learn:

      • FHSA basics like eligibility, contribution limits, deductions and withdrawals.
      • How the Home Buyers’ Plan via RRSPs, TFSAs and non-registered savings accounts work together with an FHSA.
      • Practical planning ideas using real‑life client scenarios.
      • How Equitable® can support you with FHSA solutions and advisor tools.

    This session will help you confidently position the FHSA within a broader savings and home‑buying strategy, even for clients who may be unsure when or if they’ll buy.

    Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
    Time: 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT
    Duration: 1 hour
    Host: Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President, Equitable
    Speaker:     Ally Kulak, Inside Sales Associate, Equitable

    Strengthen your FHSA planning — register now! Help clients move closer to their first home.


    1 www.investmentexecutive.com

    Continuing Education Credits 
    This webcast has been accredited for 1.00 Life continuing education (CE) credit via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council for all provinces excluding Quebec. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full, and complete a short quiz. It is the advisor's responsibility to ensure Continuing Education credits being offered are accepted by their 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. 

    This webcast is available in English only. 

    Date posted: June 3, 2026
  8. Steady may be better than perfect. Why dollar-cost averaging matters.


    If clients are saving for a first home, staying consistent matters. A quick explanation of dollar‑cost averaging (DCA) helps them see why investing the same amount on a regular schedule can help reduce the stress of volatility, remove guesswork and keep their First Home Savings Account (FHSA) savings on track — giving you a natural bridge to Equitable’s Grow Your Way Home contest this summer.  

    Reinforce that DCA is about time in the market and consistent behaviour, not trying to pick the “perfect moment.” Here are a few talking points to work DCA into your FHSA conversations.  

    “Consistency beats guesswork.”  

    With DCA, clients contribute a fixed amount on a set cadence (e.g., bi‑weekly). That discipline can help them keep moving toward their saving goals even when headlines are noisy.  

    “Different prices, naturally.”  

    Regular contributions mean clients buy at various price points over time, which can help smooth out the impact of market ups and downs and also help spread risk.  

     

    “Make it automatic.”  

    Align DCA to paydays. Automating bi‑weekly FHSA deposits builds habit, helps reduce friction and keeps clients progressing toward their first home.  


    As you continue FHSA conversations this summer, remind clients that DCA plus automation helps them participate consistently, through all market conditions. And from May 1 to August 31, 2026, every Equitable FHSA account opened and every deposit to an FHSA account earns automatic entries in Equitable’s Grow Your Way Home contest.  

    Use EZcomplete® and EZtransact® to keep contributions seamless and connect with your Director, Investment Sales for additional support, tools and ideas to help you continue these conversations throughout the summer. 

     

    ® and ™ denote trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada. 

    Equitable’s Grow Your Way Home contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period is May 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Enter by: opening an Equitable FHSA during the Contest Period; making a deposit to your Equitable FHSA during the Contest Period; or submitting a no-purchase entry. Two prizes of $8,000 each to be drawn on September 21, 2026 will be awarded to clients. The servicing advisor for the selected entrant’s relevant FHSA contract is also an eligible winner and will receive a $1,000 prize. Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period. For full contest rules, including no-purchase method of entry, see the full contest rules. 

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