Michael (Mykhaylo) Arbetov, CFP , FMA – President of Arbetov Insurance and Wealth Management Inc., Certified Financial Planner, Insurance Agent as well as Financial Management Advisor.
CFP Certification

Arbetov Insurance and Wealth Management Inc.
203-640 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC Canada
V5Z 1G4 Phone: (604) 726-2705
Email: [email protected]

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I, Michael (Mykhaylo) Arbetov, am dedicated to helping my clients achieve financial stability and long-term wealth. Whether working with individuals or corporations, I provide access to services from leading Canadian financial institutions to support their financial goals. As a financial and insurance professional, I work for my clients—not for financial companies — ensuring unbiased and strategic financial guidance.

I have been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 2003 and hold the Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designation since 2004. This expertise allows me to counsel high-net-worth and sophisticated clients on complex wealth management issues beyond the scope of basic financial planning.

Arbetov Insurance Business Licenses:
– Licence # 25-142371

Alberta:
– Life Insurance Agency License – 5-10942418-2024 (Corporate)
– Accident & Sickness Insurance Agency License – 6-10942418-2024 (Corporate)
– Life Insurance D/R License – P-200417-10942418-2024 (Agent)
– Accident & Sickness Insurance D/R License – S-200417-10942418-2024 (Agent)

British Columbia:
– Full Life Insurance License – LIC-141734C84371R1 (Agent)
– Full Life Insurance License – LIC-170766C105944R1 (Corporate)

Manitoba:
– Life Insurance Agency License – LIA-29725-1333-2024 (Corporate)
– Accident & Sickness Insurance Agency License – AIA-29725-1333-2024 (Corporate)
– Life Insurance License – LIA-29725-1333-2024 (Agent License)
– Accident & Sickness Insurance License – AIA-29725-1333-2024 (Agent)

Ontario:
– Life Insurance and Accident & Sickness Insurance License – #01066664 (Agent License)
– Life Insurance License – 35403M (Life and Accident & Sickness Insurance Corporate License)

Saskatchewan:
– Life and Accident & Sickness Insurance License – #061779 (Agent)
– Life Insurance and Accident & Sickness Insurance License – #07643 (Corporate)

 
 
Michael (Mykhaylo) Arbetov – Certified Financial Planner (CFP) #16864

I am committed to helping my clients achieve financial stability and long-term wealth. Whether working with individuals or corporations, I provide access to services from leading Canadian financial institutions to support their financial goals. As a financial and insurance professional, I work for my clients—not for financial companies—ensuring unbiased and strategic financial guidance.

I have been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 2003 (License #16864, BC) and hold the Financial Management Advisor (FMA, Certificate #2408) designation since 2004. This expertise enables me to counsel high-net-worth and sophisticated clients on complex wealth management issues beyond the scope of basic financial planning.

I collaborate with numerous life insurance, disability, critical illness, long-term care, travel, visitors to Canada, and health & dental insurance providers through Management General Agencies (MGAs) and Arbetov Insurance and Wealth Management Inc., as well as directly with insurance providers.

My professional experience includes working with Children Education Trust of Canada, Travel Insurance Coordinators, Pacific Blue Cross, and other financial and insurance companies in Canada since 1997. Before immigrating, I worked with various financial institutions in Ukraine.

Since 2000, I have been associated with CF Canada Financial and later became a Managing Partner with the firm.

 
 
Education & Professional Development

– Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – Since 2003 (License #16864, BC)
– Financial Management Advisor (FMA) – Since 2004 (License #2408, Canadian Securities Institute)
– Financial Management – British Columbia Institute of Technology (2003)
– Level 2 Financial & Insurance Advisor – CAIFA (9-month program)
– Master’s Degree in Business & Finance – State Academy of Management, Ukraine (1994)
– Master’s Degree in Computer Science & Mathematics – Ukraine (1983)
– Ongoing Professional Development: I complete over 40+ hours of continuing education annually, attending financial seminars, forums, and summits to stay ahead in investment and insurance trends.

 
 
Community Involvement & Personal Life

I am a member of the Certified Financial Planners Association and an active contributor to the Russian and Ukrainian communities in Greater Vancouver. I regularly publish articles on financial topics in Russian and Ukrainian newspapers and magazines in Canada and abroad.

I strongly believe that exceptional service is my top priority. On a personal note, I have been happily married for over 30 years, blessed with two wonderful children and the most amazing wife in the world.