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How It Works

Your personalized quote in 3 simple steps.

No lengthy phone calls. No pressure. Just a straightforward path to the coverage your family deserves.

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Use the quick quoting tool above to share basic information about yourself. It takes just a couple of minutes, and everything you share stays completely confidential.

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We Analyze Your Needs

I personally review your results and compare options across multiple top Canadian carriers to find the right fit for your stage of life, budget, and goals.

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You'll receive a clear, personalized recommendation with transparent pricing. No pressure, no jargon, just honest guidance you can act on when you're ready.

David Corrado, CFP
Your Advisor

A partnership built on trust and expertise.

As a Certified Financial Planner with Masters Insurance Financial, I take a comprehensive approach to help my clients make confident financial decisions. Based in Vaughan, Ontario, I work closely with professionals, executives, families, and business owners to build strategies tailored to their unique goals.

Whether you're optimizing your corporate tax structure, planning for retirement, protecting your family with the right insurance, or growing your investment portfolio, I bring the technical expertise and personal commitment to help you get there.

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Why Work With an Advisor

The difference between a policy and a plan.

Online quoting tools give you a price. An advisor gives you a strategy. Here's what you get when you work with someone who knows your full picture.

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Carrier Comparison

I work with multiple top Canadian insurance carriers, not just one. That means I can shop the market on your behalf and find the best coverage at the most competitive rate for your specific health profile and needs.

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Personalized Strategy

Insurance isn't one-size-fits-all. I look at your full financial picture, including your mortgage, income, dependents, business structure, and tax situation, to recommend coverage that actually fits your life.

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Ongoing Partnership

Life changes. Marriages, children, promotions, business growth, retirement. Your coverage should evolve too. I review your plan regularly and adjust it as your circumstances change.

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Tax-Smart Structuring

For business owners and incorporated professionals, how you structure and own your policy matters. I help you leverage corporate-owned insurance, Capital Dividend Account strategies, and tax-efficient wealth transfer tools.

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Claims Advocacy

If the unexpected happens, your family won't be navigating the claims process alone. I advocate on your family's behalf, handle the paperwork, and ensure the benefit is paid quickly and correctly.

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No Extra Cost

Working with an advisor doesn't cost you more. The premiums are the same whether you buy direct or through me. The difference is you get expert guidance, ongoing service, and someone in your corner.

Life Stages

The right coverage for where you are in life.

Your insurance needs evolve as your life changes. Select your stage below to see why coverage matters right now and what to prioritize.

Ages 20s – Early 30s

Lock in low rates while you're young and healthy.

You might think life insurance is something you'll worry about later, but this is actually the best time to get coverage. You're at your healthiest, which means the lowest premiums you'll ever see.

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    Lowest Premiums of Your Lifetime

    Locking in a policy now means dramatically lower rates than waiting even 10 years.

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    Protect Co-Signers & Debt

    Student loans, car financing, or a co-signed mortgage, coverage ensures your family isn't burdened with your obligations.

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    Build a Foundation Early

    Starting with a convertible term policy gives you flexibility to upgrade coverage as your life and income evolve.

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Young Professional Snapshot

Why acting early pays off
2–3×Less expensive than at 45
$25/moAvg. Term 20, $500K (age 28)
80%Of millennials overestimate cost
100%Convertible to permanent later
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A 20 or 30-year convertible term policy. Affordable now, with the option to convert to permanent coverage later without medical evidence.

Ages 30s – 40s

Your family depends on your income. Protect it.

A mortgage, young children, daycare, education savings — this stage comes with the most financial responsibility. If something happened to you, could your family stay in the home?

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    Mortgage & Housing Protection

    Ensure your family can stay in the family home with coverage that pays off or covers the mortgage in full.

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    Education Funding Guarantee

    Protect your children's future education costs. A $500K–$1M policy can fund tuition even if you're not there.

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    Income Replacement

    Cover 10–15 years of your household income to give your spouse time to adjust without financial pressure.

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    Critical Illness Rider

    Add a living benefit that pays out if you're diagnosed with a covered critical illness.

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Growing Family Snapshot

The numbers that matter most
10–15×Income recommended coverage
$340KAvg. cost to raise a child to 18
$80K+Avg. 4-year university cost
40%Of families have no life insurance
Recommended Coverage

A combination of term and permanent coverage. Layer a 20-year term for mortgage and education costs, with a base permanent policy for lifelong protection.

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Your business is your legacy. Insure it like one.

As a business owner, you're often the most valuable asset in the company. Key person insurance, buy-sell funding, and corporate-owned life insurance are the difference between your business surviving or closing its doors.

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    Key Person Insurance

    Protect your company against the financial loss of a key employee or owner.

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    Buy-Sell Agreement Funding

    Life insurance funds the buy-sell agreement so surviving partners can purchase the deceased's share.

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    Corporate-Owned Life Insurance

    Tax-advantaged wealth accumulation within your corporation. The death benefit passes tax-free through the Capital Dividend Account.

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    Creditor Protection

    Properly structured insurance proceeds are protected from business creditors.

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Business Owner Snapshot

Critical business continuity planning
70%Of businesses fail after owner death
50%Have no succession plan
Tax-FreeDeath benefit via CDA
100%Creditor protected (if structured)
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Permanent corporate-owned life insurance for tax-efficient wealth transfer, plus term coverage for buy-sell funding and key person protection.

Ages 40s – 50s

Your highest earning years demand the strongest protection.

You're earning more than ever, but your obligations are also at their peak. This is when disability and critical illness coverage become just as important as life insurance.

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    Income & Lifestyle Protection

    Your family's standard of living depends on your income. Ensure they can maintain it during your highest-earning years.

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    Disability Income Insurance

    You're more likely to become disabled than to die before 65. Disability coverage replaces your income if injury or illness sidelines you.

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    Critical Illness Coverage

    A lump-sum payment if diagnosed with cancer, heart attack, stroke, or other covered conditions.

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    Coverage Review & Top-Up

    Policies taken in your 30s may no longer match your reality. Now is the time for a comprehensive review.

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Peak Earning Snapshot

Maximizing protection when it matters most
1 in 3Will be disabled before 65
1 in 2Will develop cancer in lifetime
$1.5M+Typical coverage need at peak
3 LayersLife + CI + Disability recommended
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Adequate life coverage for income replacement, standalone critical illness insurance, and own-occupation disability coverage.

Ages 55+

Leave a legacy, not a tax bill.

At this stage, the focus shifts from income protection to wealth preservation. Upon death, your estate may face significant tax liabilities. Permanent life insurance is one of the most tax-efficient tools to cover these costs.

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    Estate Tax Equalization

    Capital gains taxes on your RRSP/RRIF, real estate, and investments can eat into your estate. Life insurance covers these taxes dollar for dollar.

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    Fair Inheritance for All Heirs

    If one child inherits the business and another doesn't, life insurance creates an equal inheritance without forcing a sale.

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    Charitable Giving Strategy

    Name a charity as beneficiary for significant tax benefits, or use insurance to replace donated assets.

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    Guaranteed Wealth Transfer

    A permanent life insurance death benefit is a guaranteed, tax-free amount delivered to your beneficiaries.

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Estate Planning Snapshot

Protecting wealth for the next generation
~50%RRSP/RRIF taxed at death
Tax-FreeLife insurance death benefit
$0Probate on insurance proceeds
ImmediatePayout, no estate delays
Recommended Coverage

Permanent (whole or universal) life insurance. Often structured as a joint last-to-die policy for couples, reducing premiums while covering the estate tax hit on the second death.

Coverage Types

Understanding your options.

Not all life insurance is the same. Here's a clear breakdown of the main types.

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Term Life Insurance

Coverage for a specific period (10, 20, or 30 years). Affordable and straightforward.

Best for: Families, mortgage protection
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Whole Life Insurance

Permanent coverage with guaranteed premiums, a guaranteed death benefit, and built-in cash value.

Best for: Estate planning, wealth transfer
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Universal Life Insurance

Flexible permanent coverage where you can adjust your premium and death benefit with a tax-advantaged investment component.

Best for: Business owners, tax optimization
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Critical Illness Insurance

A tax-free lump-sum payment upon diagnosis of a covered critical illness. No restrictions on use.

Best for: Income earners, self-employed
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Disability Insurance

Replaces a portion of your income if you're unable to work. The coverage most people overlook but statistically need most.

Best for: Professionals, business owners
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Joint & Last-to-Die

Covers two lives under one policy, paying out on the last death. Significantly lower premiums.

Best for: Couples, estate preservation
Your Financial Partner

Life insurance is just the beginning.

I take a holistic approach to your financial life. Whether you're planning for retirement, building a benefits package for your team, or structuring your business for tax efficiency, I can help.

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Retirement Planning

RRSPs, RRIFs, pension optimization, and income strategies designed to help you retire on your terms with confidence.

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Investment Management

Portfolio construction, risk management, and tax-efficient growth strategies tailored to your goals and timeline.

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Group Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits packages including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to attract and retain top talent.

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Group Retirement & Pension

Employer-sponsored RRSPs, DPSPs, Individual Pension Plans (IPP), Personal Pension Plans (PPP), and group pension solutions for businesses of every size.

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Tax & Corporate Strategy

Corporate structuring, holding company strategies, and dividend planning to help you keep more of what you've earned.

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Estate Planning

Wealth transfer strategies, trust coordination, and estate preservation to ensure your legacy reaches the right people.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we hear most often.

If you don't see your question here, get in touch. I'm always happy to help.

Not always. Many policies offer simplified or no-exam underwriting for coverage up to certain amounts. For larger policies, a basic paramedical exam may be required, but it's typically done at your home or office at no cost to you.

A common guideline is 10–15 times your annual income, but the real answer depends on your specific situation: your mortgage balance, number of dependents, existing savings, debts, and future goals. That's exactly what I help you figure out.

Group insurance is a great starting point, but it typically covers only 1–2 times your salary and ends when you leave your employer. Personal coverage fills that gap and stays with you regardless of where you work.

Simplified issue policies with no medical exam can be approved in as little as 24–48 hours. Fully underwritten policies typically take 2–4 weeks. I keep you informed throughout the process.

Yes. You can cancel a life insurance policy at any time. Most policies also come with a 10-day free-look period after delivery where you can return it for a full refund, no questions asked.

No. The premiums are exactly the same whether you buy directly or through me. The difference is you get personalized advice, carrier comparison, ongoing service, and claims advocacy at no additional cost.

I'll personally review your results and reach out within one business day. We'll discuss your needs in more detail, and I'll present you with a customized recommendation. There's zero pressure, and you decide if and when to move forward.

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