Author: Anton Ivanov
Disclosure. I am a licensed Financial Security Advisor, Mutual Fund Representative, and Group Insurance & Annuity Plans Advisor. I am not a lawyer, tax lawyer, or accountant. I discuss taxes only as they relate to specific insurance, investment, and estate strategies; I do not provide general tax optimization or comprehensive financial planning. Content is educational only. Mutual funds offered through WhiteHaven Securities Inc. Insurance products offered through iAssure Inc. Coordinate decisions with your CPA, notary, or lawyer. See Disclaimer and Privacy.Last updated: January 22, 2026
Privacy Notice
This Privacy Notice explains how I, Anton Ivanov, collect, use, and protect personal information in the course of my activities as a Mutual Fund Dealing Representative with WhiteHaven Securities Inc. and as a Financial Security Advisor and Group Insurance and Group Annuity Plans Advisor operating through iAssure Inc.
Who I am and the roles I hold
Anton Ivanov
- Mutual Fund Dealing Representative, WhiteHaven Securities Inc.
- Financial Security Advisor (Québec and Ontario)
- Group Insurance and Group Annuity Plans Advisor
- Principal, iAssure Inc., a firm in the insurance of persons and in the group insurance of persons
I provide insurance advice and services through iAssure Inc.. These insurance activities are conducted as an outside activity (OA) and are neither the business nor the responsibility of WhiteHaven Securities Inc.
I distribute mutual funds exclusively through WhiteHaven Securities Inc., a registered mutual fund dealer. I do not speak for, nor do I represent, WhiteHaven Securities Inc. beyond my capacity as a Mutual Fund Dealing Representative.
Two privacy regimes apply
Because I operate in two regulated sectors, your personal information may be handled under different privacy frameworks depending on the service:
Mutual Fund Activities and WhiteHaven Securities Inc. (Privacy)
Mutual fund accounts and related personal information fall under the custody, control, and responsibility of WhiteHaven Securities Inc.
For full details on how personal information is managed for mutual fund accounts, please consult WhiteHaven’s official Privacy Policy:
🔗 https://whitehaven.ca/privacy-policy/
iAssure Inc. does not administer or control personal information related to mutual fund accounts.
iAssure Privacy Policy
Insurance Activities and iAssure Inc. (Privacy)
Governed by:
- PIPEDA (federal privacy law)
- Québec Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector)
- AMF & CCIR guidelines
- FSRA rules (Ontario)
I, through iAssure Inc., am responsible for collecting, using, and safeguarding personal information related to life, disability, critical illness, and group insurance products.
The following sections apply to insurance activities and other services provided through iAssure Inc.
1. Personal information collected (iAssure Inc.)
For insurance advice and product placement, I collect personal information that may include:
- Contact information
- Date of birth and identification details
- Financial information relevant to insurance needs
- Health and lifestyle information required for underwriting
- Business ownership or employment information
- Beneficiary designations
- Records of communications, meetings, and signed documents
This information is required to:
- Analyze insurance needs
- Determine product suitability
- Prepare applications and submit them to insurers
- Assist with underwriting requests
- Service existing policies
- Meet legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping obligations
2. How information is collected (iAssure Inc.)
I collect personal information directly from you when you:
- Complete insurance applications or questionnaires
- Participate in meetings or discussions
- Provide supporting documents
- Sign forms electronically or in person
- Communicate by email, phone, or through secure portals
I may also receive information from:
- Insurance carriers (underwriting, policy details, medical questioning)
- Medical professionals (with written consent)
- MGAs and service providers assisting in processing applications
3. How information is used (iAssure Inc.)
- To evaluate insurance needs and product suitability
- To prepare, submit, and administer insurance applications
- To assist during medical underwriting
- To service policies over time
- To comply with legal and regulatory recordkeeping requirements
- To communicate administrative and service-related updates
I do not sell or rent personal information.
4. Disclosure of information (iAssure Inc.)
Your information may be shared with:
- Insurance carriers underwriting or servicing policies
- MGAs providing administrative support
- Medical providers involved in underwriting (with your consent)
- Technology providers (CRM, secure cloud storage, e-signature platforms)
- Regulators, if required by law
- Your accountant, lawyer, or notary: only with your explicit consent
Activities conducted through iAssure Inc. are neither the business nor the responsibility of WhiteHaven Securities Inc.
5. Cross-border storage and hosting (iAssure Inc.)
Some service providers may store or process information outside Québec or Canada, where local laws may permit access by authorities. Providers used must maintain protections consistent with applicable privacy laws and contractual obligations.
6. Consent (iAssure Inc.)
By engaging my services, completing forms, or submitting applications, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Notice.
You may withdraw your consent for certain uses, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. However, withdrawing consent may limit my ability to advise you or continue servicing products.
7. Retention and security (iAssure Inc.)
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, and business obligations. Physical, organizational, and technological safeguards are used to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Your rights (iAssure Inc.)
You may request:
- Access to personal information held about you
- Corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Details about how information is handled
9. Cookies and Website Analytics (iAssure Inc.)
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. We only load Google Analytics after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner.
You can accept or decline cookies when you first visit the site. Your choice is saved for 365 days. You can change your preference by clearing your browser cookies.
Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data (pages visited, time on site, device type). This data helps us improve the website experience. We do not collect personally identifiable information through Google Analytics.
Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC. For information about how Google handles data, please see Google's Privacy Policy.
10. Identity Verification & Anti-Money Laundering (iAssure Inc.)
iAssure Inc. and WhiteHaven Securities Inc. are committed to compliance with anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
We are required to:
- Verify client identity before opening accounts or providing certain services
- Maintain records of client identification and transactions
- Report certain transactions to regulatory authorities as required by law
By engaging our services, you agree to provide accurate identity documentation and information about the source of funds when requested. This is a legal requirement, not a discretionary practice.
11. Person Responsible for the Protection of Personal Information (Law 25) (iAssure Inc.)
Anton Ivanov
iAssure Inc.
Responsible for the protection of personal information
3575 Breard, Brossard, QC, J4Z 2E3
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (514) 575-6123
Important disclosures
Mutual funds are distributed through WhiteHaven Securities Inc. Insurance products and certain other services are provided through iAssure Inc., a firm in the insurance of persons and the group insurance of persons. Activities conducted through iAssure Inc. are neither the business nor the responsibility of WhiteHaven Securities Inc.
Information on this website is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized advice. You should consult your own accountant, notary, or lawyer for advice relating to your specific situation.