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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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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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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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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

A student of the industry, he also has the following designations: the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Matt Pruitt, CFP®, CFA®. Doug Twiddy.

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

Sara Grillo

It was at that point Scott thought there had to be a better way for investors to obtain unbiased advice and low-cost access to the financial markets. Robert is also an Instructor of CFP® Coursework for the College of Financial Planning Online and on Campus at Kennesaw State University.

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

Sara Grillo

Salaske: Yeah, I don’t agree with the CFP Board becoming any type of regulator whatsoever over financial advisors, financial planners, whatever you wanna call us in the advice space. Wright: Well, and to respond to that, if I may. The confusion is with the CFP.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

In our debate we will discuss the following questions: The CFP Board harms consumer through its multi-million dollar ad campaigns by suggesting that CFPs are more ethical than non-CFP financial planners and by suggesting that its member standards are higher than those of regulatory agencies. Source: SEC. Source: CFP Board.

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