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Advisors Guide to an Advanced Look at Mutual Funds 1 Credit

Advisors Guide to an Advanced Look at Mutual Funds 1 Credit

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    February, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Nov 25, 09:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To explore the differences in load, back-end load, and no-load funds.
  • To identify the level of fees in mutual funds.
  • To analyze how LOIs work to reduce fees.
  • To explain diversification and asset allocation within funds.
  • To discuss ways to prevent abuse in mutual fund trading.

Course Overview

Mutual funds have long been the backbone of the investment industry. They effectively introduce diversification and asset allocation to all classes of investors. This democratization of investing has led to the mass adoption of mutual funds as an asset class; it also opens the door to potential abuses for clients and advisors. 

In this CPE Finance webinar, we’ll introduce breakpoints, LOIs, load, back-end load, and no-load funds, 12b-1 fees, and asset allocation. Straightforward and crucial information to understand if you are advising clients on investing, retirement planning, or tax issues. 

This online CPE webinar will present a comprehensive look at mutual funds. Whether you are new to the financial world or are looking for a refresher on your understanding of how they work, this CPE course is designed to provide easy-to-understand explanations of important concepts in mutual fund analysis and investing. We will take a comprehensive dive into mutual funds from A to Z, starting with basic features and benefits. We'll wrap up with breakpoints and what to look for to guard against abuse. 

Join this CPE webinar by Ilene Slatko, a speaker and serial entrepreneur who currently coaches clients working through the long tail of administrative and financial tasks involved in the estate and divorce process. She spent over 30 years in the financial industry and has long been a resource for financial and accounting professionals.

Key topics covered in this course:

  • Introduction to Mutual Funds
  • LOIs and ROAs
  • Diversification
  • Taxation
  • Mutual Fund Abuse

If you are an investment advisor or function within any aspect of the financial advisory spectrum, this course is for you! 

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Finance for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CPD Credit of Finance for CPA in Canada
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321329)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CE Credit of Long-Term Investments for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner - Canada (Approval No. 13093)

    Valid upto : Apr 27, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 PL Credit of Investment Decision Making for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 13093)

    Valid upto : Apr 27, 2025

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Finance for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CPD Credit of Finance for CPA in Canada
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321329)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CE Credit of Long-Term Investments for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner - Canada (Approval No. 13093)

    Valid upto : Apr 27, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 PL Credit of Investment Decision Making for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 13093)

    Valid upto : Apr 27, 2025

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Ilene Slatko
Ilene Slatko

Principal, DSS Consulting

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For the past 35 years Ilene has provided financial literacy and investment education for individual clients to enhance their understanding of money, finances, and investments; and to organizations with a particular emphasis on retirement planning. She has worked for notable Washington, DC area investment companies in management and in building organizational depth in financial education. 

Ms. Slatko has significant experience in the areas of leadership development, team development, career development, executive coaching and talent management. She has expertise in designing learning solutions – virtual instructor-led training and instructor-led -- to meet the unique challenges of clients. She was a key provider of executive and employee education for The Southland Corporation, U.S. Mapping, Century 21, and ERA Real Estate. She has worked with executives and leaders in the areas of communication, selling, client management, leadership development, and team development. 

Ms. Slatko has extensive experience in Federal retirement programs and training federal employees. When the previous retirement system was replaced by FERS, Ilene was at the forefront of presentations to educate affected employees in their choices. She has been a trainer for retirement presentations at agencies throughout the DC area,

She has been a speaker at conferences including the Army Materiel Command Women’s Financial Day, Delaware Women’s Conference, and numerous youth financial literacy programs. Ms. Slatko is currently the host of a weekly Roku and Apple TV show called, The *It Show, the first financial program designed specifically for young women. In addition, she has been the Director of Training for companies in the financial and real estate fields. 

Ilene is an alumna of Marietta College where she studied Drama, Speech, and English. 

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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Live Webinar FAQs

What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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David Rodriguez, CPA (US)

The presentation was thorough and easy to follow. The Handout and terms were very helpful. I could pause where needed and read over the material when I was time to take the quiz.

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Kate Shimabukuro, CFP® (US)

Ilene Slatko is an excellent instructor. I enjoyed her class.

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