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Why Minimizing the Costs of Investment Products Should be a Priority of Advisors 1 Credit

Why Minimizing the Costs of Investment Products Should be a Priority of Advisors 1 Credit

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Sep 30, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To analyze the direct and indirect costs associated with investing in mutual funds and ETFs.
  • To explore the significance of cost analysis in evaluating funds.
  • To leverage cost analysis as a competitive advantage in advisor practices.

Course Overview

Are your investment returns falling victim to hidden costs? It's time to shed light on the unseen expenses that can significantly impact your financial outcomes.

In this online webinar, Ph.D. of Statistics (Econometrics) and creator of Personal Fund Stefan Sharkansky will shed light on the hidden costs clients pay when investing in mutual funds and ETFs. We’ll look at the direct and indirect costs advisors are missing when evaluating funds, the substantial compounding impact these have on clients’ actual investment returns (and advisor AUM), and how advisors can help clients control costs for reliably better investment outcomes by screening funds based on their holistic cost profile.

Major Topics Covered:

  • Ins and outs of fund costs
    • Research
    • Examples
    • Takeaways
  • Implications for advisors
    • Costs are important to clients
    • Addressing costs helps advisors work with clients

Join this CPE Finance Webinar we’ll also explore the potential impacts better cost analysis can have on advisors’ practices, including client sentiments around fees and how illuminating and managing external fees can give advisors an edge in prospect conversations while helping to make clients less sensitive to advisory fees.

Dive into the world of CPA CPE Courses with MY-CPE. Our online courses are here to help you complete your CPA CPE credits seamlessly. We cover a wide range of topics delivered by professional subject matter experts. Forget the traditional way of learning with flexible scheduling and learn at your own pace. Join us and start your journey toward professional growth today!

  • 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. 321323)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Investment Decision Making for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Financial planning or analysis for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CE Credit of Managing investment portfolio 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 Investments 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. 14026)

    Valid upto : Sep 26, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments 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 Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 PL Credit of Investment Decision Making for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 14026)

    Valid upto : Sep 26, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Investments 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 Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

  • 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. 321323)

    Valid upto : Dec 31, 2024

  • 1 CPE Credit of Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 PL Credit of Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • 1 CE Credit of Managing investment portfolio 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 Investments 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. 14026)

    Valid upto : Sep 26, 2025

  • 1 CE Credit of Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Common financial investments/ decision types for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Investments for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 PL Credit of Investment Decision Making for CIPM
  • 1 CE Credit of Investment Planning for Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) (Approval No. 14026)

    Valid upto : Sep 26, 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 Investments for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)

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

Stefan Sharkansky
Stefan Sharkansky

Founder, Personal Fund

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Stefan Sharkansky is the Founder and creator of Personal Fund and a former instructor at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz extensions. He holds a Masters in Computer Science from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Statistics (econometrics) from the University of Washington. His personal research on low-cost and tax-efficient investing led him to develop the mutual-fund and ETF cost-analysis and portfolio-building tool, Personal Fund. Stefan and Personal Fund have appeared in platforms and publications such as The New York Times, Barron’s, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. With his background as an academic, developer, serial entrepreneur, and former improv-comedy performer, Stefan is skilled at presenting complex topics in an accessible and useful format to help financial professionals better manage their clients’ portfolios.

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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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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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What is a Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Debra Denke, CPA (US)

Stefan did a great job informing me about the importances of minimizing costs. I really enjoyed this workshop.

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Mason Krangle, CPA (US)

Outstanding presentation with real world examples.

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