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Developing a Personal Financial Plan – The Systematic Process from Data Gathering to Implementation and Monitoring 2 Credits

Developing a Personal Financial Plan – The Systematic Process from Data Gathering to Implementation and Monitoring 2 Credits

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Feb 21, 12:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To discuss in detail the six steps widely accepted to take a client’s profile and data and result in an implemented and monitored financial plan.
  • To show financial planners the significance of data gathering forms to obtain key information to be utilized in the plan.
  • To analyze the need to use strong communication skills to establish a good planner-client relationship early in the process.
  • To identify in detail the techniques used to analyze and evaluate the client’s financial status.
  • To explore the importance of communication with the client and collaboration with other professionals in implementing the plan.
  • To review methods of developing and representing financial planning recommendations or alternatives.
  • To explain how to master the financial planner role as a team member to collaborate with other professionals in implementing and monitoring the plan.

Course Overview

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.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Definition of Financial Planning
  • Financial Planning components
  • The six-step process
  • CRP board on monitoring the plan
  • The planner's role in monitoring the plan

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.

  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 2 General Credit of Finance for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 2 CPD Credit of Finance for CPA in Canada
  • 2 CE Credit of General Principles of Financial Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321297)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 2 CPD Credit of Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 2 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 2 CE Credit of Insurance and Risk Management for Certified Financial Planner - Canada (Approval No. 13136)

    Valid upto : Apr 13, 2025

  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 2 PL Credit of Finance for CIPM
  • 2 CE Credit of Insurance and Risk Management for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 13136)

    Valid upto : Apr 13, 2025

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

  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 2 General Credit of Finance for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 2 CPD Credit of Finance for CPA in Canada
  • 2 CE Credit of General Principles of Financial Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321297)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 2 CPD Credit of Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 2 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 2 PL Credit of Finance for CIPM
  • 2 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 2 CPE Credit of Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 2 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 2 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Warren Bergstein
Warren Bergstein , CPA, AEP©

Partner, Adelman Katz & Mond LLP

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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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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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Julian Conner, IA LPA

This course helps in getting a good understanding of the 6 steps in developing a financial plan for a client.

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Mason Krangle, CPA (US)

Very informative and on target. Great information on the financial planning process.

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