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Regulation requires us to lead with advice, not products  

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Jamie McIntyre, CFP It was pretty clear from the regulator that they didn’t want product to be the focus of what a financial planner or financial advisor led with. And that’s only going to be for the greater good of all people in the country, and the government actively encourages that.

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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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MDRT ideas: Master connecting with prospects

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

Your legacy, your pick If you don’t have a will, the government is waiting to make one for you. I remind people that everything we have worked for all our lives will go to two of three places when we die: our family, our government or to charity. Darren Ulmer, CFP, CLU , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15-year MDRT member

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Navigating Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Personal Finances

Tobias Financial

government on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China have contributed to investor concerns, leading to market declines. Our Wealth Advisor, Franklin Gay, CFP, EA was interviewed by CBS News, where he offered his perspective on the situation. Recently, tariffs implemented by the U.S.

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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP®, Director,Tax Planning LLCs can provide legal protections and a level of anonymity, either or both of which can be beneficial for business owners, investors, and others with valid intentions. From the business : Legal business name and all DBA names Physical address (not a P.O.

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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. Consider the CFP course. Mr. Thukral explained that this advanced CFP course would help you become a certified financial planner and gain the skills needed to provide sound financial advice to your clients. He discussed his insights. He discussed his insights.

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NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2025 National Leadership Roles

NAIFA Advisor Today

NAIFA’s Committee on Governance has nominated John Wheeler , CFP, CLU, ChFC, CRPC, LACP, CLTC, LUTCF, Executive Senior Partner at Totus Wealth Management LLC in Houston, Texas, to be the 2025 NAIFA Secretary.

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