Advisor Disclosure

Details about our licensing, affiliations, compensation, and commitment to confidentiality.

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Advisor Disclosure

Building Trust Through Transparency

At Garrett Agencies, transparency and trust are the foundation of our client relationships. Our Advisor Disclosure outlines important information about our licensing, affiliations, compensation, and commitment to confidentiality.

This living document ensures you have a clear understanding of how we operate and the principles guiding our recommendations. By reviewing this disclosure, you can feel confident in partnering with us for your insurance and financial planning needs.

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Licenses & Jurisdictions:

Garrett Agencies Ltd. is currently licensed as a life and health advisor in the following provincial and territorial jurisdictions:

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Northwest Territories

Ontario

Saskatchewan

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Organization Affiliations:

Garrett Agencies Ltd. is currently affiliated with the following organizations:

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Companies Garrett Agencies Represents:

Garrett Agencies Ltd. currently represents the following insurers:

Pacific Blue Cross
Medavie Blue Cross
Humania
XN Worldwide
TuGo
Vumi
Transamerica Life Canada
Sutton Special Risk
Sun Life
Standard Life
RBC Insurance
Olympia Benefits
National Health Claim
Manulife Financial
London Life
Ivari
Industrial Alliance (iA Financial Group)
Group Source
Hunter McCorquodale
IMG Global
Great West Life
Foresters Financial
Equitable Life
Edge Benefits
Empire Life
Desjardins
Best Doctors Insurance
CustomCare
Canada Life
Beneva
Assumption Life
Alberta Blue Cross
BMO Insurance
Allianz
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Products Garrett Agencies is Licensed to Offer:

Garrett Agencies Ltd. is currently licensed to offer the following products/solutions:

  • Life Insurance (of any type)

  • Accident & Sickness Insurance (of any type)

  • Segregated Funds

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Relationship with Companies Garrett Agencies Represents:

No insurer holds an ownership in Garrett Agencies Ltd. Likewise, Garrett Agencies Ltd. does not hold any interest in any insurance company.

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Compensation:

Garrett Agencies Ltd. advisors are compensated by a sales commission on policies at the time of sale, and may also receive a renewal (or service) commission on policies that remain active/in force. Commissions are paid to Garrett Agencies Ltd. by the company that provides the product you purchased.

If Garrett Agencies Ltd. sales reach a certain level, it may be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses, and other benefits, such as conferences.

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Conflict of Interest:

Garrett Agencies Ltd. takes the potential of a conflict of interest seriously. This document is to confirm that there are no known or perceived conflict of interest at this time.

Garrett Agencies Ltd. agrees to notify you (the client) of any and all conflicts of interest if and when they arise as they may relate to any recommendations made regarding transactions prior to or at the time of making such recommendations.

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Confidentiality:

During the course of the relationship, it will be necessary for the client to provide a variety of very personal health and financial information. The quality of the work undertaken on behalf of the client requires this personal information to be accurate and complete. Garrett Agencies Ltd. commits that all information will be held in strictest confidence and that no information shall be divulged about the client’s personal situation to any outside organization or government agency without the client’s prior consent, unless as may be required by law.

It is further understood that in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the client directly authorizes and instructs Garrett Agencies Ltd. to maintain information of a personal and private nature that could reasonably be considered pertinent or necessary in the provision of advice until such time as requested by the client in writing to destroy such information.

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Disclosure:

By continuing to engage with Garrett Agencies Ltd., you are implicitly confirming and acknowledging that you understand any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest and are willing to continue working with Garrett Agencies Ltd. the advisor.

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More Information:

If you need more information about Garrett Agencies Ltd., the qualifications of its advisors, or business relationships, please contact our office by emailing compliance@garrett.ca and we will be happy to assist further.

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