Privacy Policy - The Basics

Privacy commitment and client file consent

Marie Phillips, BA (Hons) RRC, PFP, FCSI, MFA-P, CEA

Next Steps Planning INC.

Protecting the privacy of your personal information is essential to the companies whose products and services I offer, and me, and I’m committed to collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information responsibly (“I”, “me” and “my”, when referring to an advisor, include an incorporated advisor).

The personal information being collected, such as contact information, financial information, as well as records of meetings and phone calls, general correspondence, and any instructions you provide to me, will be maintained by me or at my direction in paper and/or electronic format in a client file. This information will be used to assess your financial situation, offer products and services that may be of interest and benefit to you, and provide ongoing client service.

Your personal information in your client file will be disclosed only to:

· My employees and people authorized by me

· Companies whose products and services I offer and their employees and agents, for, or relating to, their providing or seeking to provide financial products or services to you (and for, or related to, any other purposes you have authorized)

· Third-party service providers selected and authorized by me. If located outside of Canada, your personal information may be subject to the laws, including public authority access laws, of other countries

· Persons or entities to which you have granted access or that are allowed access by law

In accordance with applicable law and by your written request, you have the right to: review the personal information in your client file, request corrections to this information, and revoke your consent, subject to contractual limitations.

If requested by you, additional personal documents, such as copies of insurance policies, wills, and powers of attorney, may be kept in your client file.

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