Professionals (e.g. doctors, dentists, engineers, accountants
and lawyers) because they have higher exposure to personal
liability.
"I want my investments in my spouses's name since I
can be sued personally." |
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Financially secure
"I don't need it to pay for
today's bills, and I'm not willing to pay extra for guarantees
I don't feel will need." |
A sole proprietor or partner in a business where they may
be exposed to bankruptcy, personal libility and unlimited personal
guarantees.
"I want to protect my family in case
something happens to the business." |
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Longer time horizon
"I have a long time before
I need this money and want it to do well." |
Interested in estate bypass.
"I want to ensure
my family gets my money quickly and without hassle." |
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Risk tolerant
"I know the market is volatile,
but I have confident that in the long run, my portfolio will
have grown."
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Conservative
"I really am nervous of the markets.
I'm worried about losing all my money."
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Price sensitive
"I don't want to pay any extra
fees that will lower" |
Potential creditor protection
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No creditor protection |
Estate bypass (with a named beneficiary)
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Designating a beneficiary does not guarantee estate bypass |
Capital guarantees on death and maturity
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No guarantees of principal or earnings |
Sometimes higher management expense ratios (note. our segregated
funds have some of the most competitive prices in the industry.)
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Lower management expense ratios |
| Regulated by CLHIA and provincial insurance acts. |
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Regulated by provincial securities |
