self study

This comprehensive session unravels the intricacies of dual registration, a key topic in today's financial regulation landscape. Beginning with an overview of its significance, the session covers the definition, scope, and historical evolution of dual registration, detailing the regulatory frameworks of the SEC and state authorities.

This intensive course, presented by compliance lawyer Michelle Atlas-Quinn, is meticulously structured to provide investment adviser representatives with a deep dive into the ethical standards and fiduciary responsibilities critical to their roles.

This educational program, led by compliance lawyer Michelle Atlas-Quinn, provides a comprehensive guide for understanding and addressing critical compliance issues. 

The program is structured into four parts:

In this webinar, which featured tax attorney Joe Endres, we addressed applying residency tax rules to commuters, occasional visitors, and full-time residents of the various states. Joe also identified the practices most states use to determine if a taxpayer has "truly" changed their residence.

Embark on a transformative journey with Bob Keebler, CPA, a luminary in the field of intergenerational wealth transfer. This meticulously designed course goes beyond the basics, diving into the intricate world of trusts and estates.

Retirement account balances hit a record high, reaching $36.7 Trillion in the Second Quarter of 2023. This increased balance is excellent news for retirement account owners and their beneficiaries.

In this webinar, Larry Pon, CPA explained how 529 college savings plans offer several tax-related benefits, from tax-deferred growth to tax-free withdrawals for qualified expenses to gifting opportunities (including Dynasty 529 plans). Now, with SECURE 2.0, there is an opportunity to rollover unused monies from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA.

In this webinar, college financial aid guru Mark Kantrowitz explained the latest updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), that includes the introduction of the Student Aid Index. With the replacement of the previous Expected Family Contribution (EFC) model, many families are left wondering how this shift will impact their financial aid eligibility.

In this webinar, Dr. McCoy described financial anxiety by differentiating financial anxiety from financial stress. Practitioners were provided with insights on how to reduce both financial anxiety and stress in themselves and their clients.