Sponsor Profiles
CANADA LIFE
About The Canada Life Assurance Company
Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians. For over 175 years, individuals, families and business owners across Canada have trusted us to provide sound guidance and deliver on the promises we’ve made. We proudly serve more than 12 million customer relationships from coast to coast to coast.
Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and a member of the Power Corporation of Canada group of companies.
À propos de La Compagnie d’Assurance du Canada sur la Vie
La Canada Vie est un chef de file du secteur de l’assurance, de la gestion de patrimoine et des garanties qui vise à améliorer le bien-être financier, physique et mental des Canadiens. Depuis plus de 175 ans, les particuliers, les familles et les propriétaires d’entreprise de partout au pays savent qu’ils peuvent compter sur nous pour leur fournir des conseils avisés et pour tenir nos engagements. Nous sommes heureux de servir plus de 12 millions de clients d’un océan à l’autre.
La Canada Vie est une filiale de Great-West Lifeco Inc. et un membre du groupe de sociétés de Power Corporation du Canada.
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CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (CANADA), INC.
Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc., part of Capital Group
Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. is the Canadian arm of the Capital Group Companies Inc. (Capital Group), which formed in 1931 in Los Angeles, California. Still a privately held company, Capital Group is today one of the world’s largest investment managers with over $2 trillion in assets globally and offices worldwide. Capital Group offers clients investment solutions in equities, fixed income, and multi-asset class portfolios. Capital Group believes that deep fundamental research and a long-term view of investments creates success. Their unique portfolio construction approach combines high conviction investment ideas from the diverse perspectives of multiple managers to create a single well-diversified portfolio. Capital Group believes this approach creates consistent performance and reduces dependency upon any single person.
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Website: https://www.capitalgroup.com/institutions/ca/en/
LinkedIn: Capital Group
CONTACT:
Kevin Martino, vice-president, Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc.
Email: Kevin.Martino@capgroup.com
1-416-815-2128
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DESJARDINS INSURANCE
The Desjardins difference: Our thoughtful approach
Desjardins was founded over 120 years ago as a cooperative financial group to enrich the lives of people and communities. This founding principle remains true to who we are today and what you can expect from us. We’re constantly growing and currently have more than 58,000 employees across Canada with more than 10,000 located outside Quebec.
We believe physical health and financial wellness go hand in hand, so we’re committed to helping your employees aspire towards overall wellness and financial empowerment.
Recognizing the rapidly changing retirement landscape and plan members’ ever-evolving needs, we’ve redefined retirement savings. We want to provide thoughtful Group Retirement Savings (GRS) solutions that put people first. Our investment platform is built for people and by people, with funds that are proactively researched, vetted and curated to drive maximum engagement, and responsible investment (RI) solutions that connect plan sponsors and plan members to the values that matter to them. With an experienced, attentive team who leverages our knowledge and good governance to handle your business with care, we offer you the best possible insights for the best possible outcomes.
Our modern take on savings is an experience-focused one that encourages healthy financial habits and peace of mind. By helping plan members prepare for life’s surprises and reach their short- to long-term savings goals, we’re setting them on track to retirement readiness.
At Desjardins, we take great care to support each member of your organization, so that we can make all the difference to your collective success.
LEARN MORE:
Website: desjardinslifeinsurance.com/yourbestinterests
Facebook: Desjardins Group
Twitter: @DesjardinsGroup
LinkedIn: Desjardins
Instagram: @desjardinscoop
CONTACT:
Nadia Darwish
Vice President, Business Development & Client Relationships, Group Retirement Savings
Home Office Address: 95 St-Clair Avenue West, 8th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1N7
Tel: 416-926-2700 ext : 5595019
Fax: 416-926-2667
Email: Nadia.Darwish@dfs.ca
Website: www.desjardinslifeinsurance.com
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Fidelity Canada Institutional serves a diversified client base across all major asset classes, focusing on corporate and public defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, endowments and foundations, insurance companies, MEPPS and financial institutions. Built on over 50 years of serving the needs of institutional investors worldwide, we offer active and risk-controlled disciplines including; Canadian, U.S., international and global equity, fixed-income, asset allocation, real estate and custom solutions.
Philosophy and Approach
The cornerstone of our investment philosophy is the belief that outstanding research drives results. We believe in fundamental bottom-up research that is focused on identifying opportunities that offer stable growth through an investment cycle. Combined with prudent risk management and portfolio construction expertise, this allows us to offer best-in-class solutions aligned with our clients’ interests.
Research Excellence
Our global research capabilities and portfolio construction expertise allows us to combine investment insights and our unique perspectives into actionable solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
Proprietary Insights & Unrivalled Access
• Exclusive access to in-house research, unavailable to others.
• Unparalleled access to company management, central bankers and policymakers around the world.
• Our analysts carry out on-the-ground research—visiting companies and speaking to customers, competitors, suppliers and independent experts to gain conviction.
360° Views on Companies
• We combine insights from equity and credit research to form a 360° view on companies.
Client-Focused Alignment
• A commitment to understanding each client’s business, goals and expectations
• Long-term value creation aligned with our clients’ goals
• A client-service culture focused on accountability, accessibility and transparency
We have the experience to develop the investment solutions that are right for you.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Catherine Dimitriadis
Vice President, Institutional sales
1-416-217-7657
catherine.dimitriadis@fidelity.ca
Philippe Potvin
Vice-president and institutional sales
1-416-578-6754
Philippe.potvin@fidelity.ca
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON
Franklin Templeton Canada drives client success through an unwavering focus on investment excellence delivered on a robust global platform. This is backed by investments in cutting edge technology and product innovation. In this way, clients receive a consistent, coordinated experience, and are provided with an extensive range of specialized capabilities, all delivered through one trusted global partner.
• They're one of the largest fixed income managers in the world.
• They manage over 200 billion USD in alternatives.
• They offer dedicated portfolio construction services, tailoring solutions for retail and institutional clients around the world.
The firm has worked diligently to broaden their capabilities by building an expansive team of public and private market investment managers. These specialized managers remain their investment independence while benefiting from access to Franklin Templeton's capital, technology, risk management, and sustainability resources. Alongside their comprehensive and robust investment offering, the firm adds extensive value to clients by equipping them with the tools, services, and thought leadership necessary to build better investment portfolios. With a 75+ year tradition, Franklin Templeton continues to focus on stability, innovation, and long-term value creation, guided by their commitment of creating better financial futures for Canadians.
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Website: franklintempleton.ca
Twitter: @FTI_Global
LinkedIn: Franklin Templeton
Facebook: Franklin Templeton
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MANULIFE
We help people confidently save and invest for their retirement goals. Life is a journey. And Canadians will have lots of financial goals, both small and large, that they want to achieve along the way. We work with plan sponsors and financial advisors across Canada to help people save and invest to live their best life, wherever they are on their financial journey. A plan for saving. A plan for financial wellness. A plan for retirement. PlanRight®. Manulife is a leading global financial services organization. Manulife’s Impact Agenda supports sustained health and well-being, driving inclusive economic opportunity, and accelerating a sustainable future.
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Website: manulifeim.ca/retirement
SUN LIFE
Sun Life is an industry-leading global brand that impacts Clients, employees and employers, plan sponsors, plan members, advisors, partners, and investors across the world. At Sun Life, our purpose is helping Canadians achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a leader in group retirement services, group benefits, and individual insurance and wealth, we deliver on that purpose by offering a full range of trusted products and services that put our Clients’ needs first.
Group Retirement Services is committed to being a leader in delivering innovative solutions to the benefit of our Clients and their plan members. We are ranked as the leading provider of Capital Accumulation Plans in Canada by Benefits Canada for over 15 years1. With over $1 trillion dollars in assets under management, we service over 1 million unique plan members. We continually push the boundaries to develop innovative, simple, and effective products and customized services that address the unique needs of each of our Clients and their plan members.
Since 2008, Sun Life’s Defined Benefit Solutions has been proud to be the largest and most experience provider in the Canadian group annuity market with over 200 group annuity deals. Our team of experienced pension and investment professionals help companies manage the risks of their Canadian DB pension plans. Every day, we do what we do to give our clients peace of mind for their futures and for their families’ futures – to make Life brighter under the sun.
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Supporting Sponsor Profile
ECKLER
At Eckler, we understand that your people are your most important asset. How you reward and support them should reflect that.
We believe that workplace pension, benefit and rewards programs contribute to Canada’s social fabric by offering important financial protection to participating members and their families. We also understand that they must be sustainable for the organizations that sponsor them.
Eckler’s full-service Defined Contribution consulting practice leads the way with the innovation and experience you need to align organizational objectives and employee expectations. With a focus on retirement income adequacy, robust governance processes, and effective education and member support, Eckler consultants bring unparalleled expertise in plan design, retirement readiness analysis, investment manager and record keeper selection, monitoring, governance, financial wellness and communication.
For many employees, understanding and managing multiple financial assets and obligations, as well as workplace pension, benefits and rewards offerings, is a complex and daunting task that can contribute to significant stress, impact work performance and delay retirement. With Eckler’s leading financial wellness offerings, Guided OutcomesTM (GO), employees get the tools and insights they need to set, plan and obtain their financial goals. Employers get the analytics they need to make strategic decisions that support employee financial health and achieve organizational objectives.
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Website: eckler.ca
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Janice Holman CFA, CFP
Principal, investment consulting and financial wellness practice leader
+1 416-696-3061
jholman@eckler.ca
Dianne Tamburro, CFA
Principal, investment consulting and defined contribution practice leader
+1 416-696-3051
dtamburro@eclkler.ca
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T. ROWE PRICE
T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on—now, and over the long term. We provide separate account management and related services for institutions and accredited investors. Our intellectual rigor helps us seek the best ideas for our clients, our integrity ensures that we always put their interests first, and our stability lets us stay focused on their goals as we pursue better investment outcomes. As of September 30, 2023, T. Rowe Price has CAD 1,829.0 billion1 in assets under management (over 50% institutional) and serves clients in over 52 countries worldwide.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Bloom
T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc.
Head of Canada
416-360-7214
lauren.bloom@troweprice.com
1Firmwide AUM includes assets managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and its investment advisory affiliates. Assets under management are calculated in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars using an exchange rate determined by an independent third party.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Intended for Accredited Investors only. The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up. Investors may get back less than the amount invested. Issued in Canada by T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc. T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc.'s investment management services are only available to Accredited Investors as defined under National Instrument 45-106. T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc. enters into written delegation agreements with affiliates to provide investment management services.
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