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Embark has 7 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforEmbark

    Scholarships and Financial Aid
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    KFF is the distributor and administrator of the USC Education Savings Plans. RESP's are tax sheltered, so the income earned on deposits are not taxable while in the RESP and the deposits made are eligible for the Canada Education Savings Grant. The Federal Government will contribute a grant of 20% of the amount customers have deposited, subject to government limits.
    Additional Info:
    In January 2018, Knowledge First Financial acquired Heritage Education Funds. A separate BBB Business Profile for Heritage Education Funds is available by using the link below:

    Heritage Education Funds

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.18/5stars

    Average of 71 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    37 complaints closed in last 3 years

    23 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

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    Embark has 7 locations, listed below.

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      Headquarters
      1000 - 50 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5B 4A5
      BBB File Opened:
      30/6/1995
      Years in Business:
      59
      Business Started:
      1/3/1965
      Business Started Locally:
      1/8/1977
      Licensing Information:
      • The BBB has the following licensing information on file for this company: This company is licensed by Provincial Securities Commissions. The registration number is 3230. You may contact the Ontario Securities Commission at 1903-20 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3S8 or (877) 785-1555.
      Alternate Business Name
      • The International Scholarship Foundation (ISF)
      • Knowledge First Financial Inc
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (800) 668-5007
        Primary Fax

      Customer Complaints

      37 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      19/04/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Order Issues
      Status:
      Unresolved
      Dear Better Business Bureau, I am reaching out to express concerns about recent modifications to the FlexFirst RESP plan managed by Embark, of which I am a policyholder. In December 2023, significant changes were made, including reducing management expense ratios and removing the "Return of Enrolment Fee" feature following a subscriber vote. Despite examining official communications on both Embark’s website (*******************************************************************) and regulatory filings on SEDAR Plus under Embark Student Corp., detailed information about the vote—such as the number of votes for, against, and abstentions—remains undisclosed. The prospectus indicates that a quorum of merely three individuals is sufficient for decisions, which is problematic given the large number of policyholders (68,433 as of October 2023). Additionally, there is a discrepancy in communication practices. Customer service representatives claimed that emails were sent to planholders about the vote, yet neither my wife nor I received any such communications prior to the changes taking effect on December 31, 2023. Given these issues, I request the BBB’s assistance in: -Securing official documentation from Embark detailing the voting turnout and results. -Investigating the adequacy of the notification process used for these significant plan changes. Should the documents and your investigation reveal a lack of transparency or inadequate representation in the voting process, I advocate for a reconsideration of these plan changes, with a new vote conducted under more transparent and inclusive conditions. Thank you for your attention to these matters. I look forward to your support in advocating for fair and transparent practices in financial services. Best Regards
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      Customer Reviews

      71 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Michelle C

      1 star

      10/08/2024

      Absolutely horrible customer service! I started a RESP account 20 years ago with another organization who was taken over by Embark so I am left having to deal with them. The response time is awful. Everything is automated so if you run into an issue you're out of luck. I have been trying to withdraw the funds for weeks and still do not have the funds to pay for university, which starts in two weeks.

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