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Unlocking the Potential of REITs: An Introduction for Professional Advisors 1 Credit

Unlocking the Potential of REITs: An Introduction for Professional Advisors 1 Credit

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Aug 29, 2024 | 09:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To explain the inner workings of REITs, including their structure, classification, and regulatory framework.
  • To analyze the bundle of benefits offered by REITs, such as income potential, diversification benefits, and tax advantages make REITs an appealing investment option for a wide range of clients.
  • To evaluate the pros and cons of REIT investments, enabling advisors to provide well-informed advice to clients.
  • To explore the merits and risks associated with REIT investments.
  • To discuss three real-world case studies that showcase different REIT investment strategies and purposes.

Course Overview

As the interest in real estate investments continues to rise among your clients, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for your success as a financial advisor. 

This CPE Webinar has been specifically designed to introduce you, as a professional advisor, with a basic knowledge of the world of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). 

Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding REITs
  • Exploring the Bundle of Benefits
  • Weighing the Pros and Cons
  • Case Studies 
  • Q&A Session

As time permits, we encourage you to actively participate in the webinar by posing any questions or concerns you may have regarding REITs. Our speaker, a long-time practitioner educator in the field, will gladly provide valuable insights to address your queries and further enrich your understanding.

Join this CPE Finance Webinar we will delve into the ABCs of REITs, providing you with a strong foundation to better address your clients' queries and concerns.

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Finance for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CPD Credit of Finance for CPA in Canada
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321340)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Risk Management for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner - Canada (Approval No. 13876)

    Valid upto : Aug 31, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE007)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE007)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
  • 1 CE Credit of General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Professional Development for Personal Financial Planner (PFP)
  • 1 PL Credit of Finance for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 13876)

    Valid upto : Aug 31, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) (Approval No. 23MYCPE007)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CE Credit of Professional Development for Designated Financial Services Advisor (DFSA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Finance for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CPD Credit of Finance for CPA in Canada
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 321340)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Investment Planning for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Risk Management for Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Certified Financial Planner - Canada (Approval No. 13876)

    Valid upto : Aug 31, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
  • 1 CE Credit of General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Professional Development for Personal Financial Planner (PFP)
  • 1 PL Credit of Financial Planning for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 13876)

    Valid upto : Aug 31, 2025

  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland
  • 1 CE Credit of Professional Development for Designated Financial Services Advisor (DFSA)

Additional Information

Credits

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Rich Arzaga is a dedicated advocate for investors who own directly held real estate investments, an asset class often overlooked by financial advisors. With a focus on comprehensive financial planning, Rich also provides valuable guidance on various real estate matters, including real estate cash flow modeling, buy-sell-hold decisions, 1031 exchanges, tax-advantaged strategies, inherited properties, and other challenges investors may face.

As the Founder and CEO of The Real Estate Whisperer Financial Planning and Education, an advice-only firm, Rich brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and a Registered Investment Advisor. Finding a dually credentialed professional like Rich, with both CFP® and CCIM designations, is exceptionally rare in the financial planning landscape. His clientele includes real estate investors of varying experience levels, business owners, and affluent families.

Rich's reputation extends beyond his role as a financial advisor. He is an honored instructor and adjunct professor in the UC Berkeley Personal Financial Planning program and the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension. Additionally, he has been featured twice at the esteemed Commonwealth Club of San Francisco and has earned a place among Worth Magazine's Top 250 Wealth Advisors in the Nation. Rich's real estate strategies have been showcased in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Investor's Business Daily, The Journal of Financial Planning, The Journal of Accountancy, Real Estate Business, REALTOR® Magazine Kiplinger Retirement Newsletter, and other business and finance magazines.

Academically, Rich holds an impressive background. He graduated with distinction from the Personal Financial Planning Program at UC Berkeley, complementing his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University. Furthermore, he pursued Graduate Studies in Management at Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, solidifying his knowledge and expertise in the field.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rich treasures his enduring relationship with his undergraduate sweetheart, as they have shared a blissful marriage for over three decades. Together, they have raised two daughters and enjoy the companionship of their beloved flat-coated retriever – a “very good dog.”.


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What is Self Study (QAS)?

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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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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 regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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Live Webinar FAQs

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. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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 approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

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 recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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.

Ratings and Review

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FM

Flo Meadows, CPA (US)

Great introduction to the investment options of REITs. Good basic understanding of reasons to consider this investment type.

WDGI

William D Griffith Iii, CPA (US)

Don't have any REITS, but very interesting to know about.

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