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The 2024 Kenneth Black Jr. Leadership Award Winner Is Mike McGlothlin

NAIFA Advisor Today

He is the author of several books, including Free Throws for Financial Professionals: Winning Principles for Unlocking Business Success, Above the Clouds: Winning Strategies from 30,000 Feet, and The New Rules of Retirement Planning. He has built and nurtured relationships throughout the industry. FSP established the Kenneth Black Jr.

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

Before being appointed, that professional will have to pass one or more state insurance exams, agree to a code of ethics, and maintain their license annually through continuing education. Degrees do not require continuing education and rarely any ongoing ethical commitment. Three broad financial planning designations include: .

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Examples of great things ethical financial advisors really like to do!

Envision Wealth Planning

Ethical financial advisors are on the rise and are now doing things within their businesses with the hope to serve as an example of the right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Note: Envision Wealth Planning and James Brewer are featured in #7!*. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter.

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What’s a Fiduciary & Fee-Only Advisor?

Yardley Wealth Management

Retirement Planning: A fiduciary and fee-only advisor can help you create a retirement plan that takes into account your retirement objectives and current financial situation. Finally, if you’re looking for financial planning guidance, consider working with Yardley Wealth Management.

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The Impact of Public Retirement in Texas

Park Place Financial

RETIREMENT PLANNING The Impact of Public Retirement in Texas Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Current and upcoming rulings are changing public retirement for Texans. Current and upcoming rulings are changing public retirement for Texans. What Is Texas HB 3898?

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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

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. Individuals who earn this certification are thoroughly prepared to offer expert financial advice.

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Exploring the Impact of Qualifications for Financial Advisors

International College of Financial Planning

The Value of CFP® Certification for Prospective Financial Advisors The CFP® certification is a prestigious credential in financial planning, representing high levels of competence, ethics, and professionalism. This ethical commitment is fundamental in building client trust, a cornerstone in the financial industry.