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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

The Imperative of Estate Planning: Not Just for the Affluent Often, there’s a prevailing misconception that estate planning is a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Real estate planning is a crucial undertaking that every adult and family should prioritize.

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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. This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning.

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When Should You Have an Estate Plan?

Carson Wealth

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research . Estate planning touches two critical aspects of our lives: It can direct the distribution of property while providing a structure of guardianship and care for ourselves as well as those we love and care for. What Is Estate Planning? When Do You Need an Estate Plan?

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Top Estate Planning Resources for Financial Planners

eMoney Advisor

You never know when you’ll encounter that portion of the population that would rather get a root canal than make an estate plan. The good news is that there are many helpful resources for anyone who needs to assist in estate planning discussions. Attendees will be eligible to earn 1 CFP® CE credit.

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The Impact of Financial Planner Certification or CFP® on Career Growth

International College of Financial Planning

This blog delves into the essence of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, its significance, and how it can be a game-changer for aspiring financial planners, especially through courses offered by the International College of Financial Planning (ICOFP).

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Who Needs Estate Planning?

Carson Wealth

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research? . Estate Planning isn’t fun to think about. But estate planning is so much more than terminal actions – it helps set a stage for a rich life while protecting against unnecessary taxes and family feuds. . Who needs estate planning?

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3 Celebrity Estate Planning Slipups Clients Can Learn From

eMoney Advisor

That occasion marked an agreement with the IRS on a $156 million value on Prince’s real estate and recordings for the artist who died in April 2016—without a will. What can we learn from celebrity estate planning disasters like this? Such cautionary tales prove the value of proper planning. It turns out, plenty.