GAMA International Canada (GAMA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Financial Planning
Member Type(s): Financial Advisors, Leaders/Managers
Scope: National - Canada
Formed: 1974
Members: 500
Address: 350 Bloor St E 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3W8, Canada
Phone: 416-444-6291
Fax: 416-444-8031
Email: info@gamacanada.com
Website: www.gamacanada.com

Description:

GAMA International Canada's roots go back to 1974, when the Life Insurance Managers Association of Canada (LIMAC) was born. At that time, the costs of running the association were shared by a group of managers until revenue flowed from membership fees and other sources. Throughout the past 30 years, membership in the association has evolved to include not just life insurance managers, but leaders within all segments of financial services. Most recently known as The Managers Association of Financial Advisors of Canada (MAFAC), the association was renamed GAMA International Canada in October 2002 to reflect the strategic alignment with GAMA International in the United States. GAMA International Canada continues to operate as an independent Canadian association and as a conference of TFAAC / Advocis.

Mission/Aims:

To provide Professional Development and Networking Opportunities for leaders involved in the distribution of financial services.

Principal Activities:

Networking
Professional Development
Designation Programs
Conferences

Member Benefits:

Exclusive access to the Chartered Management Professional (CMP) designation, a dynamic program for management and leadership education in the Canadian financial services industry*: By investing in your personal and professional development, you open the doors to success, both now and in the future. GAMA International Canada is proud to have assembled a team of accredited partners to help you achieve your professional development goals. Membership in GAMA International Canada provides access to top-notch learning opportunities, as well as significantly discounted rates for you and your company for additional programs and workshops. Visit the CMP section of our website for more information about our exclusive designation program.

Free access to expert knowledge on leadership through regularly scheduled teleconferences: These FREE Field Leaders Forum (FLF) quarterly teleconference calls offer GAMA International Canada members the opportunity to learn from highly-respected, national-level talent without leaving the office! Upcoming calls will focus on recruitment, retention, training and supervision, transitioning to new leadership, compliance, marketing, multiline, and leadership/development.

Reduced rates on educational conferences in Canada and the U.S: The GAMA International Canada annual conference provides informal, interactive learning with a focus on professional development and networking. Attend the conference to sharpen your skills, learn what others have done to become (and stay) successful, and share ideas with your colleagues. In addition, our U.S. affiliate, GAMA International, hosts its LAMP conference annually in March. This conference is accessible by GAMA International Canada members at preferred rates and features interactive educational workshops, top-notch keynote speakers, and the opportunity to network with peers.

Exclusive access to GAMA Canada’s prestigious Awards Program: For nearly three decades, GAMA International Canada’s distinguished member awards program has been a leader in recognizing the best of the best in distribution management.

The priceless opportunity to network with peers through study groups, conferences and other events: Perhaps the greatest benefit of belonging to GAMA International Canada is the opportunity to connect with your colleagues. Having such access to counsel, guidance and encouragement from fellow leaders is of immeasurable value. The ability to connect with industry leaders and experts from companies from varying distribution channels affords GAMA International Canada members a tremendous opportunity not available anywhere else.

A complimentary subscription to the GAMA international Journal (GIJ)*: Included with your membership is a subscription to GIJ, a bimonthly award-winning magazine filled with cutting-edge information and strategies for success, a value of over $200.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

CMP - Chartered Management Professional Designation

Professional development in the following: Coaching & Leadership, Business Development, Recruitment, Selection & Retention and Training & Education.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Conference of Advocis / Financial Advisors Association of Canada (TFAAC)

Verification Criteria:

Leadership / Management position in an organization.