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Lifecycle Financial Planning: Constructing Investment Policy Statements (IPS) 1 Credit 1 Credit

May 06, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT

Lifecycle Financial Planning: Constructing Investment Policy Statements (IPS) 1 Credit 1 Credit

  • Drew Stevens

    | CSA, CFF

  • Published on

    January, 1970

  • Subject Area

    Finance

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May 06, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze client lifecycle stages to align IPS strategies with goals. 
  • Design structured IPS documents with risk and return objectives. 
  • Evaluate asset allocation strategies based on time horizon constraints. 
  • Apply governance practices for IPS compliance and fiduciary accountability. 
  • Construct monitoring and rebalancing processes aligned with IPS guidelines.

Course Overview

An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is the foundation of disciplined financial planning, guiding investment decisions across a client’s lifecycle. This course explores how IPS frameworks evolve from accumulation to preservation and distribution phases, ensuring alignment between portfolio strategy, client goals, and risk tolerance.

Designed for CPAs, financial planners, and advisors, this course focuses on practical IPS construction and implementation. Participants will learn how to translate client objectives into structured investment guidelines while addressing real-world considerations such as client communication, regulatory expectations, and portfolio monitoring.

Major Topics:

  • Lifecycle-based IPS design 
  • Risk profiling and allocation 
  • Asset allocation framework 
  • IPS governance and compliance 
  • Portfolio monitoring and rebalancing 

Through structured IPS design and lifecycle-based planning, attendees will improve decision consistency, mitigate behavioral bias, and strengthen fiduciary oversight across investment portfolios.

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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 Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
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 Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
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
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 Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
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 Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
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

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

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Drew Stevens | CSA, CFF

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