Developing a Personal Financial Plan – The Systematic Process from Data Gathering to Implementation and Monitoring 2 Credits
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Financial planning is the process of developing strategies to assist clients in managing their financial affairs to meet life goals.
It’s imperative today to make sure that your finances are in order, from retirement savings to tax planning. Doing it the wrong way can get you in big trouble. Professional financial advisors help alleviate the burden with skilled and knowledgeable advice and practice.
To develop a financial plan, a financial planner has to gain an understanding of the client’s personal and financial circumstances, and then a plan is designed by gathering the client’s data by selecting an alternative course of action. A financial planner has to communicate with his client about the plan and then the plan is implemented.
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Join this CPE webinar by Warren Bergstein, attendees will learn about the process financial planners take to develop a comprehensive financial plan for their clients.
You can also register for our Personal Finance Specialist Courses I Finance Courses.
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 2 CPE | Approved |
| Finance for CPA in Canada | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 2 PL | Eligible |
| Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Insurance and Risk Management for Certified Financial Planner - Canada (Approval No. 13136) (Valid upto : Apr 13, 2025) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Finance for CIPM | 2 PL | Eligible |
| Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Insurance and Risk Management for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 13136) (Valid upto : Apr 13, 2025) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Financial Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 2 CPE | Approved |
| Finance for CPA in Canada | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 2 PL | Eligible |
| Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| General Principles of Financial Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321297) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024) | 2 CE | Approved |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 2 CPE | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 2 CE | Eligible |
| Finance for CIPM | 2 PL | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 2 CPD | Eligible |
| Financial Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 2 CE | Eligible |
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More than forty years of practice in tax planning, estate and trust administration and planning, personal financial planning and accounting have given Warren an extraordinarily deep understanding of personal finance. At his New York City firm, Adelman, Katz & Mond LLP, his clients, who include primarily high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and sole proprietors, benefit from his particular expertise in tax law, its applications and implications for individuals. Warren is an adjunct professor of accounting and taxation at Long Island University, New Jersey City University, and Rutgers Business School. He has spoken at the Institute of Management Accountants, both the New York and Long Island chapters of Financial Planning Association, the New York State Society of CPAs, New York University, and Lorman Educational Services. In addition, he is an accomplished author, and has regularly contributed to publications the experts rely on, like Marshall Loeb's Money Guide, Taxation for Accountants, and The CPA Journal. Warren has been very active in professional organizations, and has frequently been elected as president, board member or committee chair. Warren is a fan of local sports teams. He also likes to read biographies and books on current events. He and his wife, Susan, live in Langhorne, PA. They have two children, Sam and Robin, and a granddaughter, Reily
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JC
This course helps in getting a good understanding of the 6 steps in developing a financial plan for a client.
MK
Very informative and on target. Great information on the financial planning process.
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