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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

Achieving the status of Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) represents a significant professional milestone in financial services. What Is a Certified Financial Planner®? A Certified Financial Planner® is a distinguished professional who has met the stringent standards set by the FPSB Board.

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Integrated Diploma in Wealth Management: A Comprehensive Program for Aspiring Wealth Managers

International College of Financial Planning

Skills Required for a Career in Wealth Management A successful career in wealth management requires a range of skills that include: Strong communication skills to engage with clients and explain complex financial concepts in a simple manner. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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Workable Wealth Investing Series: What’s in an Investment Portfolio?

Workable Wealth

Welcome back to the third part of our investment lexicon series. In part one, we introduced the concept of financial markets and discussed their broad reach. stock market and its many intricacies, including what it is, ways of tracking it, and strategies to approach investing in it. An Overview of Securities.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Kelly Nilsson, CFP®, CDFA®, JD Kelly’s journey in finance began in 1992, and for the first 17 years of her career she worked for financial marketing firms and insurance companies, during which time her clients were financial advisors. In 2008, Kelly began working directly with clients as a financial planner.

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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

Wright: So if gold is something a client could be invested in and potentially suitably recommended by an advisor, what is the argument against Bitcoin? Wright argues that we could diminish any asset that way, even stock certificates. It is what one person determines with another person engaging in a market.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. According to Wright, it’s more than having to pass a test – there are CFP® certification requirements pertaining to education, quizzes, modules, etc. Are they getting a raw deal?

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