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Adviser links: referral-worthy advice

Abnormal Returns

beehiiv.com) A round-up of the past month's advisor-tech news including Vanilla's new "estate advisory" platform. kitces.com) Estate planning Four things to consider in anticipation of 2026. financial-planning.com) Wealth.com's Ester will help you read estate planning documents. (matts-newsletter-7a3f46.beehiiv.com)

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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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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.

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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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An Exclusive Talk on New Certified Financial Planner (CFPCM) Certification With Mr Arun Thukral, Former MD & CEO – Axis Securities

International College of Financial Planning

He is a CFP, MBA (FIN), CAIIB, LLB, M.COM – Delhi University. He is a BFSI Industry Veteran with over 30 Years of Experience across various functions Financial planning is, in the words of renowned author Alan Lakein, “Bringing the future into the present so that you may do something about it now.”

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The Importance of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

As an individual or business owner, you have a unique set of circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance that are each necessary to consider when creating a successful financial plan. This is where a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) can step in. What is a Certified Financial Planner? 4,000 hours) as an apprentice.

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Announcing IAR CE From Kitces And The Mid-Year State Of The Blog

Nerd's Eye View

All in pursuit of our mission – Making Financial Advicers Better, and More Successful – through our ongoing focus on Navigational resources, Educational insights, Research on advicers, and Development of advicer skills. Those who are interested (or have a friend or family member who might be!)

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