Meridian Credit Union Limited (“Meridian”) in conjunction with Aviso Financial Inc. (“AFI”) is offering a cash bonus incentive (“Award”) with a value of up to $250 for new and existing Members who set up a pre-authorized contribution (“PAC”) into an Aviso Wealth account at Meridian (the “Offer”).
ABOUT AVISO WEALTH
“Aviso Wealth” is a trade name of AFI and a registered trademark of Aviso Wealth Inc. (“AWI”)
AFI is a dual-registered dealer, registered under applicable Canadian securities regulation and is a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of AWI. AWI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth LP, which in turn is owned 50% by Desjardins Financial Holding Inc. and 50% by a limited partnership owned by the five provincial Credit Union Centrals and The CUMIS Group Limited.
Online brokerage services are offered through Qtrade Direct Investing. Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth. Qtrade Direct Investing, Qtrade Guided Portfolios, and Aviso Wealth are divisions of AFI. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unless otherwise stated, cash balances, mutual funds and other securities are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer that insures deposits in credit unions. There can be no assurances that the money market fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the fund will be returned to you. Mutual funds and other securities are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE OFFER
The following eligibility criteria must be satisfied:
Be the age of majority in Ontario.
Be a legal resident of Ontario.
Be a new or existing Meridian Member in good standing (“Member”).
Be a new or existing nominee account holder with Aviso Wealth. Existing Aviso Wealth account holders who have had a PAC within the last 12 months are not eligible for this Offer.
COMBINED OFFER PERIOD
For a limited time, from November 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, the Pre-Authorized Contribution Bonus (“PAC Offer”) and the 5% Cash Bonus for Account Balance Transfer Offer (“Cash Bonus Offer”) may be combined (“Combined Offer”). Participants are subject to the terms and conditions of both Offers.
QUALIFYING ACTIONS
If the Member is not an existing Aviso Wealth account holder, open a new nominee account at Aviso Wealth which may be any of the following (a) registered retirement savings plan accounts; (b) spousal registered retirement savings plan accounts; (c) tax free savings accounts; (d) registered education savings plan accounts; (e) registered disability savings plan accounts; (f) first home savings accounts (g) non-registered accounts. (each a “Qualifying Account”).
Make a minimum initial deposit of $250 (“Initial Deposit”) into the Qualifying Account.
Set up a new reoccurring PAC with a minimum monthly transfer of $25 to the Qualifying Account. The PAC must be maintained for three (3) consecutive months and any funds transferred must be held within the Qualifying Account to remain eligible for the Award payment (“Qualifying Period”). Any additional deposits that are not part of a regular PAC will not be eligible for the Offer.
FURTHER TERMS ON THE AWARD
PAC Value and Schedule (set by Member) | Cash Bonus Award Value (paid by Meridian) |
$25 - $49 per month | $25 |
$50 - $99 per month | $50 |
$100 - $249 per month | $100 |
$250 or more per month | $250 |
The Award value will be determined based on the table below. If the Member’s PAC value is changed during the Qualifying Period, then the total Award will be prorated accordingly.
The maximum combined payout (“Award”) under both the PAC Offer and Cash Bonus Offer is $1,000 per eligible Member. The PAC Offers ranges up to $250, and the Cash Bonus Offer is up to $750 for a maximum combined total of $1,000.
AWARD VALUATION AND PAYOUT
If a Member qualifies to receive the Award the applicable Award will be paid into the Qualifying Account no later than 31 days after the third monthly pre-authorization payment is received into the Qualifying Account. For example, if the Initial Deposit is paid on November 3rd, 2025, the first PAC is considered received in November 2025, the second PAC is considered received in December 2025 and the third PAC is considered received in January 2026. The Preauthorized Contribution Award will be paid by Meridian on February 28, 2026.
Action
Date
Initial Deposit
November 1 - 30, 2025
First PAC
November 1 - 30, 2025
Second PAC
December 1 - 31, 2025
Third PAC
January 1 – 31, 2026
Award Payout (31 days after Third PAC)
February 28, 2026
- The Award must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable or assignable. No substitutes are permitted.
- If a Member qualifies for both Offers, payouts will be made according to the respective schedules outlined in each Offers terms and conditions. Awards must be accepted as awarded and are not transferable or assignable.
GENERAL TERMS
- Only one Award per eligible Member will be awarded during this promotion.
- Participation in the Combined Offer is your acknowledgement that you have read the terms and conditions of both Offers, and you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of both Offers.
- Meridian reserves the right to alter, modify, or withdraw this Combined Offer at any time without notice.
- The terms and conditions of this Offer, including the overall availability of the Offer, are subject to the absolute discretion of Meridian and may be changed by Meridian at any time without further notice. Meridian reserves the right at any time without prior notice and in its sole discretion, to add, alter or modify all or any of these terms and conditions or to replace this Offer, wholly or in part, with any other offer, whether similar to this Offer or not, or to withdraw this Offer altogether.
- Meridian reserves the right to suspend, disqualify, limit or revoke this Offer to any Member it finds or believes to be manipulating or otherwise abusing the process, fairness, or integrity of the Offer.
- Meridian shall have the exclusive right to determine the amounts, if any, payable under this Offer.
- All Qualifying Accounts must be administered by Aviso Wealth and not by a third party such as a mutual fund company.
- Only Meridian employees registered with Aviso Wealth will advise on investment decisions involving a Qualifying Account at Aviso Wealth.
- The Aviso Wealth representative managing the Qualifying Account must be affiliated with Meridian.
- By participating in this Offer, the Member agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Meridian, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees") from and against any and all claims, including legal fees and expenses on a full indemnity basis, that may be brought against or incurred by any of the Releasees as a result of or in connection with this Offer, any actions or omissions of the Member, or any breach by the Member of the terms and conditions governing this Offer. This indemnity shall survive the termination, completion or expiry of the Offer between Member and Meridian.
- Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Promotion, including any question regarding its existence, interpretation, validity, breach, or termination, shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Toronto, Ontario. By participating in this promotion, the member irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection to the venue or jurisdiction of such courts. .
- The Offer is intended for promotional purposes only and does not constitute financial or legal advice or an opinion related to the acquisition, suitability or use of any of the Initial Deposit or Qualifying Account.
- Participation in this Offer is your acknowledgement that you have read these terms and conditions, and you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
- For any questions or concerns regarding this Offer, please contact our Contact Centre Toll free at 1-866-592-2226.