MYCPE ONE

Ethics and Professional Responsibility for IARs 4 Credits 4 Credits

Jul 06, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT

Ethics and Professional Responsibility for IARs 4 Credits 4 Credits

  • Drew Stevens

    | CSA, CFF

  • Published on

    January, 1970

  • Subject Area

    Regulatory Ethics

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Learning Objectives

  • Explain the fiduciary standard applicable to investment advisory activities and distinguish between the duty of care and duty of loyalty.
  • Apply fiduciary principles to client recommendations, reviews, disclosures, and communications.
  • Identify material conflicts arising from compensation structures, referrals, affiliations, and outside business activities.
  • Analyze ethical risks associated with advertising, digital communications, documentation, and client interactions.
  • Evaluate appropriate responses to capacity concerns, undue influence, and potential financial exploitation involving vulnerable clients.
  • Apply practical ethical decision-making frameworks when client, legal, and business considerations create competing pressures.

Course Overview

Ethical decision-making is at the core of effective investment advisory practice. Investment Adviser Representatives regularly encounter situations involving fiduciary responsibilities, conflicts of interest, client communications, and vulnerable client protection while balancing professional judgment, regulatory expectations, and client needs.

This course provides a practical framework for applying ethical principles throughout the advisory relationship. Participants will explore fiduciary duty, the duty of care and loyalty, conflict identification and mitigation, disclosure practices, ethical communications, advertising considerations, documentation standards, and approaches for addressing capacity concerns and financial exploitation. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, the program emphasizes how ethical principles can be applied consistently when facts are incomplete, business pressures exist, or competing interests arise.

Major Topics

  • Fiduciary Duty and Ethical Foundations
  • Duty of Care and Duty of Loyalty
  • Conflicts of Interest and Compensation Arrangements
  • Disclosure and Conflict Mitigation
  • Ethical Client Communications
  • Advertising and Marketing Ethics
  • Documentation Standards
  • Digital Communications and Social Media
  • Vulnerable Client Protection
  • Capacity Concerns and Financial Exploitation
  • Trusted Contacts and Escalation Procedures
  • Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

Attendees will gain actionable tools for evaluating ethical risks, improving client communications, strengthening conflict management practices, and protecting vulnerable clients. The course focuses on building habits that support trust, professional credibility, fiduciary excellence, and long-term client relationships.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 4 CPD Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 4 CE Eligible
Ethical and Professional Standards for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 4 PL Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 4 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 4 CPD Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 4 CE Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 4 CE Eligible
Ethical and Professional Standards for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 4 PL Eligible
Business Ethics for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 4 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

4

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

About Instructor

Earn Your Accounting CPE Credits with Drew Stevens

Drew Stevens | CSA, CFF

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Over 38 years of Financial and Sales/Marketing expertise with investments, insurance, annuities, financial planning, analysis, and educating struggling clients to eliminate debt, increase liquidity, and maximize savings for retirement planning.

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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.

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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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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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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. 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.

Ethics and Professional Responsibility for IARs

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