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A Trustee’s Duty of Care Under the UPIA or…How to Avoid Being a Knucklehead 1 Credit 1 Credit

Jul 25, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT

A Trustee’s Duty of Care Under the UPIA or…How to Avoid Being a Knucklehead 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    Finance

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Jul 25, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • To develop a targeted rate of return and expected risk.
  • To know if the trustee can’t diversify the trust assets.
  • To determine if the investment advisor is being paid a reasonable amount.
  • To analyze what factors should the trustee evaluate when selecting, delegating, and monitoring an investment advisor.
  • To review benchmarking the investment manager’s performance.

Course Overview

Trustees play a critical role in managing and safeguarding the assets within a trust, and understanding their fiduciary responsibilities is paramount. 

The Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA) outlines the trustee's duty of care, emphasizing the importance of making informed and prudent investment decisions. This legislation serves as a guide for trustees to navigate the complex landscape of investment management while avoiding common pitfalls.

A trustee must manage the trust asset prudently and in good faith. However, few trustees know how the Uniform Prudent Investor Act defines how prudence is defined or proven. Merely giving the assets to an investment advisor does not meet the high standard of care that applies to the trustee. This webinar aims to demystify these aspects, establishing a comprehensive understanding of how prudence is defined and proven under the Act. By doing so, trustees will be equipped with the knowledge needed to meet the high standard of care expected of them, surpassing the mere act of entrusting assets to an investment advisor. This course will establish the “best practices” for the management of trust assets.

Major Topics Covered:

  • What is Prudent?
  • Exculpation Clause
  • The Administrative Plan
  • Bear Market Contingency
  • Trustee Fees
  • Prudent Selection of Agent

By joining this CPE Finance course, trustees will be well-versed in the "best practices" for managing trust assets, ensuring they fulfill their fiduciary duties prudently and in good faith under the guidelines of the UPIA.

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License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Charitable Giving for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332191) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 1 CE Approved
Retirement and Financial Independence Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Charitable Giving for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

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Course Level

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Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

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About Instructor

Josh Yager - CE/CPE/CPD Courses Ideal for CPA/PFS TEP ChFC CSA

Josh Yager | CFP

Principal, Anodos Advisors

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Josh Yager is a recognized expert on the management and oversight of trust assets. He lectures and writes extensively on the policies, procedures, and practices for the prudent administration of trusts. He has been invited to speak to various Bar associations, CPA chapters, estate planning councils, Professional Fiduciary Association forums and AICPA national events. Josh has testified on prudent governance practices before in the California Courts, the Texas Pension Review Board and the Alaska Retirement Management Board. Josh has led governance consulting engagements for the boards of public pension funds responsible for assets in excess of $30b, foundation and endowment boards with assets in excess of $250m and for individual trustees with modestly funded trusts.

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