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When Does A Financial Coach Need To Register As An Investment Adviser? The “ABCS” Test To Determine Status

Nerd's Eye View

Financial coaches can address topics such as real estate, commodities futures, non-variable insurance, and government securities (none of which are included in the Investment Advisers Act's definition of a security), offer non-specific advice about investments to a general audience, and even obtain industry designations (like the CFP marks) without (..)

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12 Best Paying Jobs in Finance in 2023

Good Financial Cents

They may work in various industries, such as investment firms, accounting firms, banks, or the government. Chief Compliance Officer. A chief compliance officer ensures financial institutions adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Budget analysts typically work in the government or for accounting firms.

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Financial planning transparency is FINALLY upon us (whoo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Sara Grillo

We welcome Dwight Dettloff, CPA, CFP, and Knut Rostad to today’s discussion. Working with advocacy groups to influence policy, law and governance. Dwight Dettloff, CPA, CFP® is the founder of Winding Trail Financial Planning in Colorado. For advise on such matters, contact a legal or compliance advisor.

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Fiduciary Advocate

Inside Information

He very quickly offers a disclaimer about the effectiveness of disclosure in the past; whenever a regulator proposes actual rules governing reps and brokers, the industry quickly rushes to propose disclosure instead. . Putting Reg BI aside, what other initiatives is the Institute involved in? Rostad mentions disclosure. Acknowledging reality.

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?

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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. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? Are they getting a raw deal?

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How To Grow Your Retirement Business In The 2020 Economic Crisis (Webinar)

Indigo Marketing Agency

John serves on the Government Affairs Committee for the National Association of Plan Advisors. I’m a lecturer at UCLA Extension as part of their CFP program in marketing. The official governing plan document is behind it. My dad’s a financial advisor, so that’s how I got into this business.