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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

Real estate planning is a crucial undertaking that every adult and family should prioritize. Engaging in this vital process is not just a mere task—it’s a proactive measure in the broader spectrum of financial planning. Collaborating with a financial advisor significantly reduces the margin for error in planning.

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How Getting Women Into Financial Planning Can Benefit Everyone

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

The importance of getting women into financial planning feels like it should go without saying. Unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet as a society, since as of 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only a third of financial advisors are women. In 2022, nearly 42% of the externships participants were women.

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Pro Bono Financial Planning and Beyond: 7 Opportunities to Give Back

eMoney Advisor

We’ve gathered seven unique volunteer opportunities for financial professionals, including pro bono financial planning. A 2021 study measured the impact pro bono financial planning can have on cancer patients. Read on to learn how you can make a difference for those in need in your community.

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What You learn in Risk Analysis Under CFP Certification

International College of Financial Planning

To become a certified financial planner (CFP), you must learn about risk analysis in-depth. Here are some of the key things you learn in risk analysis under CFP certification. The CFP examination program includes eight topics covering all aspects, from the program’s fundamentals to applying skills in the real world.

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Kitces & Carl Ep 135: Do Experienced Financial Planners Have A Professional Obligation To Create Job Opportunities For The Next Generation?

Nerd's Eye View

Accordingly, much of the heavy lifting to meet the demand for new advisors will likely be done by the Schwabs and Vanguards of the world, while professional organizations, like the FPA and CFP Board continue to create systems and structures that make it easier for growing firms to develop training programs and career tracks.

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Adviser links: managing behavior

Abnormal Returns

standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks Jennifer Climo, the CEO and a Senior Advisor for Milestone Financial Planning, about the logistics of merging two practices in just 7 years. citywire.com) Why Zoe Financial launched its own RIA, Zoe Wealth Platform. riabiz.com) Why the CFP is splitting into two organizations.

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Conflict Resolution in Financial Planning

eMoney Advisor

By taking the clients back to the beginning, the financial professional can get to the heart of what the couple in conflict truly wants out of their financial plan. Using communication skills derived from financial counseling , learn what would be a win for each of the partners. Sources: 1 Asebedo, Ph.D.,