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1. Stay connected with a NEW Web Illustration tool for Equimax

   Equitable Life^® is pleased to announce the launch of our web illustration tool starting with Equimax® participating whole life insurance.
   
   This web illustration tool for Equimax is another way that Equitable Life is modernizing your experience and allowing you more flexibility to keep your business going while you’re on the road or meeting clients. This new illustration site is accessible on a web browser, so you can access it from a mobile device such as your phone, tablet, or iPad, and with MAC or Windows-based PCs or laptops.
   
   Access the new web illustration tool for Equimax by logging in to EquiNet^® and clicking the button in the ribbon called Sales Illustration that now has a Web Illustrations option. Note that you have the option to continue running Equimax illustrations in the desktop illustration software, as it remains unchanged at this time.
   
   For future enhancements, we plan to integrate with EZcomplete^®, to continue to make it easy to do business with Equitable Life.
   
   Visit the New Web illustration tool for Equimax_^® now.
   
   Questions? Please see our FAQ or contact your Regional Sales Manager.
   
   _{^® denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada}

2. The Equitable Life FHSA is coming!

   We want to help clients save money for their first home.  We’re working on offering the Equitable Life^® First Home Savings Account!
   
   A First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered plan allowing prospective first-time home buyers to save for their first home tax-free (up to certain limits). 
    
   Highlights:

   • Must be a Canadian resident
   • Minimum of 18 years of age
   • Annual contribution limit of $8,000 with a lifetime limit of $40,000
   • Contributions are tax deductible (like an RRSP)
   • Qualifying withdrawals are tax-free (like a TFSA)
   • Must be a first-time home buyer (has not owned a home in which they lived during the current or preceding four calendar years)
   • Unused FHSA proceeds can be transferred on a tax-deferred basis to an RRSP or RRIF
   We’ll be sure to keep you posted when the FHSA is available with Equitable Life.
   
   For more information contact your Regional Investment Sales Representative.
   
   Date posted: April 11, 2023
    
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3. And the winners of Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution Contest are…

   A big thank you for making  Equitable’s New Year’s Resolution, New Year’s Contribution contest a huge success.  
   
   Clients who made a contribution between January 1 and February 29, 2024, to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or First Home Savings Account (FHSA) could win $5,000 and the advisor could win $1,000.
    
   As a special thank you to our clients and wonderful advisor partners we’ve tripled the fun and appreciation to three prizes.
   
    We’ve now completed the draws and are thrilled to announce the following winners:

   • Client: Winnie C., Ontario
     Advisor: Rebecca M., Ontario

   • Client: Eunice D., Alberta
     Advisor: Diamond O., Alberta

   • Client: Loyda A., Alberta
     Advisor: Michael V., Alberta

   Congratulations to our winners!  
   
   From all of us at Equitable, thank you for your trust and partnership.
   
   Date posted: April 24, 2024
    
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4. The Equimax EVOLUTION Continues Earlier this year, we announced a host of improvements to our Equimax^® Participating Whole Life solution, designed to add value, flexibility, and affordability to an already excellent plan. 
   
   Today we’re pleased to announce the following additional updates took effect on August 12^th, 2023: 
   1. Targeted improvements in rates, death benefits, and cash values for Equimax Estate Builder and Equimax Wealth Accumulator plans. 
   2.  New joint last to die rates for the Wealth Accumulator plans to align with Estate Builder. 
   3.  A new “rated age” calculation, and
   4.  New rates for determining the maximum enhancement amount with the Enhanced Protection dividend option.
   
   Visit our splash page and watch our informative video to learn more and start selling the enhanced Equimax today.
   
      
   
   Refer to our Transition Rules for all the details on processing your applications.
   
   
   Our illustration tools are updated:
   ●  New Web-based illustration software on secure EquiNet^® (log in required)
   ●  New Desktop illustration software 
   ●  New EZstart™ on EquiNet 
   
   Need more information?
   For information on these changes, please contact your Equitable Life wholesaler. 
   
   
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6. Equitable Savings & Retirement Webinar Series presents Payout Annuities: A Retirement Strategy

   Equitable® presents how payout annuities can contribute to an overall retirement strategy.

   • •   Hear why payout annuities provide a guaranteed income that is worry-free,
   • •   Receive insights into how a payout annuity can fit into a client’s retirement plan,
   • •   Learn how payout annuities can provide growth and flexibility for short or long-term income needs.

    
   Join your host, Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President MGA, as he welcomes Jim Chamberlain, Regional Investment Sale Manager, Savings and Retirement.
   
   Learn more

   
   Continuing Education Credits
   This webinar has been accredited for 1.00 Life continuing education (CE) credit with 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. This webcast is available in English only. 
   
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   Posted November 2, 2023 

7. Do you have clients considering a First Home Savings Account in 2024?

   We want to help clients save money for their first home. A First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered plan allowing prospective first-time homebuyers to save for their first home tax-free up to $8,000 a year or a lifetime contribution limit of $40,000.

   With the Equitable^® FHSA, 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!

   To open a FHSA or DIA/GIA for clients, log in to EZcomplete^®, our highly rated online application tool. It is easy to use, convenient, and fast.  

   For more information on FHSA or DIA/GIA, including a FAQ and client materials, visit EquiNet^® or contact your Director, Investment Sales.   
   
   Date posted: October 16, 2024

8. 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

9. Equitable Savings & Retirement Webcast featuring Payout Annuities

   This month, 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.
   
   Join your host, Deedra Weinstein, Head of S&R Product and Marketing, as she welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Savings and Retirement, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT.

   Learn more
   
   Continuing Education Credits
   This webcast has been accredited for continuing education (CE) credits for all provinces excluding Quebec via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz. This webcast is available in English only.
   
   Date posted: November 14, 2024

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