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Boosting Your Firm's Success: The Power of a Financial Coach 1 Credit 1 Credit

Mar 10, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

Boosting Your Firm's Success: The Power of a Financial Coach 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    December, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Finance

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Mar 10, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify and define differences between financial advisors and financial coaches.
  • Discuss the benefits of providing a financial coaching relationship as part of your firm’s team.
  • Define the parameters of co-existence between financial advisory (or attorneys and CPAs) and financial coaches.
  • Review how to have client conversations to introduce the concepts of working with a financial coach.

Course Overview

Financial literacy programs began to emerge in schools and communities in the 1980s and saw some traction in the 90s. These programs aimed to teach basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, and investing. However, it wasn’t until the 2008 financial crisis that financial literacy gained significant attention.

Despite a robust economy and healthy government budgets, personal bankruptcies were hitting record highs almost every year. Recognizing the need for financial education, efforts to promote financial literacy sparked a national movement Yet, over 40+ years into the push for financial literacy, the statistics are disheartening. More people than ever are living on the edge of a financial precipice, pushed there by poor financial decision-making skills, and augmented by high inflation.

As advisors, you help people grow their investments and protect against undue taxation. If understanding concepts does not change behaviors, what will?

Ilene Slatko is a long-standing advocate for financial education, and in this 1-hour course, she offers insights to help you grow your business by helping your clients change their behaviors. She is a speaker and serial entrepreneur who currently provides financial education programs and 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.

Financial coaches can bring an added, and often necessary component to your business by guiding client change through targeted activities. Separating a financial advisor from a financial coach minimizes potential conflicts. The goal is for you to bring value-add to your clients and help them devise wealth and investing strategies AND actions.

Major Topics Covered:

  • History and Evolution of Financial Literacy
  • Behavioral Change and Financial Decision-Making
  • The Role of Financial Coaches vs. Financial Advisors
  • Practical Tools and Strategies for Advisors

Join this CPE course regardless of the channel you use to advise clients, it will talk and give you the tools and knowledge to be a valuable resource for them.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
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
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 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 CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personal Financial 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 Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Ilene Slatko

Ilene Slatko

Account Executive, DSS Consulting

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Ilene Slatko is CEO and founder of DSS Consulting and the e-learning platform Metamorphosis, where she coaches clients on building strong financial decision-making skills. With over 25 years as a financial advisor, she grew her business through her seminar series “Women and Their Money.” Ilene is a recognized subject-matter expert on the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and delivers insights to civil-service employees across federal agencies.


As an award-winning speaker featured on MyCPE-One, Ilene empowers professionals with practical financial strategies and retirement planning expertise. Her platforms provide accessible education and consulting for personal and professional financial success.

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What is Self Study (QAS)?

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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.

Are the self-study courses accepted by NASBA and other professional organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

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 professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

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Live Webinar FAQs

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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. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

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.

Are the live webinars accepted by NASBA and other Professional Organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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 accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

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.

Reviews and Ratings

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Michael Sowa, CPA (US)

5

The presenter Ilene showed her experience in handling clients that need more detailed experience in handling financial matters. Each firm should have business relations with experienced financial planners in order to effectively serve their clients needs.

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Ronald Koch, CPA (US)

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Good basic knowledge of team benefits and approach

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