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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

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Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 11–12)

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Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the "Social Security Fairness Act" was signed into law this week, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions, which previously reduced the Social Security benefits (..)

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Alternatives Education Is Essential For Financial Planners

Wealth Management

Planners and clients face challenges and concerns regarding liquidity, fund structures, tax implications, and fees associated with alternative investments. Addressing these concerns requires collaborative educational efforts the industry.

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Enhancing Client Conversations About Charitable Giving: Sample Questions, Scripts, and Tools for Better Engagement

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In this guest post, Kathleen Rehl, a "reFired" financial planner and educator in philanthropic planning, shares insights, thought-provoking questions, and sample scenarios to help advisors begin and navigate charitable giving conversations, reducing any risk of awkwardness or overstepping.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug 6-7)

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Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a new bulletin clarifying the responsibilities of brokers under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). Enjoy the ‘light’ reading! Read More.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 17-18)

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Also in industry news this week: While the FPA is going full steam ahead on its federal and state lobbying efforts to regulate the title “financial planner”, CFP Board is more focused on increasing recognition of the CFP marks.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Sept 10-11)

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Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as Millennials grow their wealth, they could be increasingly turning to financial advisors for guidance.