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Webinar TitleDate & TimeCE Eligible
Personalized Longevity Modeling and Its Impact on Social Security & Retirement Income Planning
Presented by K. Jeremy Ko, ShoreUp Retirement Solutions
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Most retirement plans rely on generic life expectancy assumptions—yet no two clients live the same life. This webinar reveals groundbreaking new research showing the measurable value of using personalized lifespan projections to optimize retirement income strategies, improve client outcomes, and strengthen advisor-client trust. In this session, K. Jeremy Ko, PhD will teach you how demographic and health-based longevity modeling dramatically improves Social Security claiming decisions. The featured study, using respondents from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study, found that personalized longevity projections increased average lifetime Social Security benefits by $9,000 for women and $12,000 for men compared to traditional planning methods.You’ll discover how individualized lifespan assessments:Reduce the risk of clients outliving their moneyEnhance precision in withdrawal rate planningImprove Social Security claiming ages—outperforming both standard actuarial tables and commonly recommended agesBoost overall retirement income securityBuild deeper alignment between advisors and clients through data-driven, personal insightsThe program also includes demonstrations of online tools that generate personalized lifespan estimates and instantly integrate them into optimized Social Security claiming strategies. If you're advising clients on retirement income, Social Security timing, or longevity risk, this is a must-attend session. You’ll walk away with practical, advisor-ready techniques you can deploy immediately. *CE/CPE Eligible: 1.0 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC and RICP. 
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ESTYesRegister
Life Settlements in Financial Planning: Analysis, Suitability, and Risk Considerations
Presented by Lisa Rehburg,
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Every year, over 2.5 million seniors walk away from life insurance policies they’ve paid into for decades—leaving behind more than $100 billion in untapped benefits. Why? Because they don’t know there’s another option.In this dynamic and eye-opening webinar, Life Settlements expert Lisa Rehburg pulls back the curtain on Life Settlements—a powerful but often-overlooked strategy that can turn an unwanted policy into a valuable asset. Through compelling case studies, market data, and real-life success stories, you’ll discover: Who qualifies for a life settlement and who stands to benefitWhat the process entails and how policies are evaluatedWhere the life settlement market operates—and where the pitfalls areWhen to consider this strategy as part of a client’s financial or estate planWhy clients (and their advisors) often miss this lucrative opportunityHow financial advisors can ethically and effectively integrate life settlements into their practiceWhether you’re advising seniors evaluating their insurance needs or looking to add more tools to your planning arsenal, this session will equip you with actionable insights to better serve your clients—and uncover hidden value where others see none.*CE/CPE Eligible: x.x CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC and RICP.
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.  
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct: Mandatory Ethics CE for CFPs and IARs
Presented by Tom Duffy, CFP™, MBA, Jersey Shore Financial Advisors, LLC
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Join Tom Duffy, CFP® for an interactive ethics program built around real-life client scenarios that show how CFP Board’s ethical standards apply in practice—not just in theory.This CFP Board-approved course covers the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, with a focus on fiduciary duty and the obligation to act in clients’ best interests. The session fulfills the 2-hour CFP® Ethics CE requirement and is also approved for CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, and IAR CE credit.Designed for CFP® professionals who want more than a compliance-driven ethics course, this session helps you better understand your responsibilities while strengthening your ethical decision-making in day-to-day client work.
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
How to Build TIPS Portfolios for Inflation Protected Income
Presented by Jay Abolofia, PhD, CFP®, Lyon Financial Planning
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Looking for a reliable way to help clients preserve purchasing power in retirement? Learn how to construct and implement a Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) ladder with confidence.In this hands-on session, financial planner Jay Abolofia, PhD, CFP®, will walk you through the essentials of building a TIPS ladder—from strategy to execution—so you can align client portfolios with inflation-adjusted income needs.You’ll learn:When and why to consider a TIPS ladder vs. other income strategiesHow to source and select TIPS based on maturity, yield, and inflation coverageStep-by-step ladder construction using real tools and platformsCommon pitfalls and how to avoid themHow to integrate a TIPS ladder into broader financial plansWhether you're serving retirees, near-retirees, or just want to sharpen your fixed income toolkit, this session will leave you with practical, repeatable strategies to use right away.*CE/CPE Eligible: 1.0 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC and RICP. CPA and EA members will earn1.0 CPE credit(s).
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
A Deep Dive into a Unique Childfree Trust Program
Presented by Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP®, Childfree Wealth
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As a financial planner, you know the frustration of Childfree clients who never sign their estate plans. It's not procrastination—it's because the "Standard LifeScript" of planning has failed them, leaving a massive, anxiety-inducing "Fiduciary Void": "Who will take care of me when I'm older?" This is the single biggest barrier to their planning. Join Dr. Jay Zigmont to learn about a new model called **"Life & Legacy Stewardship", and its core tool is the Childfree Trust® program, a nationwide solution Jay built from the ground up to finally solve this void.On this deep-dive webinar, Jay will show you exactly how their professional, corporate fiduciary serves as your client's Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, Executor, and Trustee. You will learn how to use this program as a powerful differentiator to *finally* get your Childfree clients' documents signed and position your practice as the one that truly understands the Childfree Economy.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTNoRegister
Critical Insights for Advising Clients on Rental Income Properties
Presented by Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM,
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Rental income properties are often misunderstood or neglected in client conversations. This program, led by real estate planning specialist Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM, is designed to increase your knowledge of rental properties so you can more confidently engage clients in planning that properly includes these asset types.Rich will challenge the long-held belief that location is paramount to evaluating rental properties by introducing a practical, comprehensive framework for helping clients analyze existing and potential properties. Rich will use case studies, complete with financial models, to show you how you can answer client question such as "How is the property performing? or "Should I keep the property?".*CE/CPE Eligible: 1.5 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, IAR, CLU, ChFC and RICP. CPA and EA members will earn 1.0 CPE credit(s).
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Why do so Many Wealthy Families still OVERPAY for College?
Presented by Beth V. Walker, Joe Messinger, CFP®, ChFC, CLU, CCFC, and Jonathan Sparling
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In this eye-opening session, college planning experts Beth Walker and Joe Messinger will show financial advisors how even high-income, high-asset families — including business owners — can implement sophisticated strategies to optimize financial aid outcomes. Using real-world case studies, they will demonstrate how strategic income timing, asset positioning, and business planning decisions can meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket college costs, even for clients who assume they won’t qualify for aid.Jonathan Sparling of Private 529 Plan will join Beth and Joe to present sophisticated 529 plan strategies many advisors overlook. Jonathan’s review will include the power of grandparent-owned 529 plans, how funding 529 accounts during low-income years can create meaningful state tax arbitrage opportunities, how ownership structuring can position 529s as a powerful financial aid asset strategy for divorced or remarried families, and how deliberate beneficiary “generation shifting” can extend tax-free compounding across decades. Jonathan will also explore he unique value of private 529 plans — including the ability to lock in tuition at participating private colleges, hedge tuition inflation risk, reduce reported parental assets (depending on structure), and potentially improve financial aid positioning.
 
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTYesRegister
How Advisors Support Aging Clients & Their Families Through Aging-Care Challenges
Presented by Lauren Clough, bQuest
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As aging-care challenges rise, financial advisors are increasingly the first call when families face cognitive decline, senior-living decisions, home-safety concerns, or end-of-life planning. These moments can be emotionally complex and require clear, compassionate guidance. In this session, bQuest CEO & Co-Founder Lauren Clough will show advisors how to help clients navigate life’s hardest transitions with confidence, clarity, and meaningful support.You’ll learn how firms are using bQuest’s Care Intelligence Platform to:Support aging clients and their families with clarity and confidenceStrengthen relationships with clients and their householdsProvide high-touch aging-care support without adding advisor workloadLive Demo: AI Care Agent + AI MatchmakingLauren will also demo bQuest’s newest AI capabilities—including the AI Care Agent and AI-powered Matchmaking Engine—that surface curated recommendations from our vetted national provider network and help families navigate aging and end-of-life needs with personalized, explainable guidance. These tools are designed to integrate seamlessly into advisor workflows and expand their ability to support families during critical care transitions.What Advisors Will Take AwayA clear framework for helping families through aging-care and end-of-life challengesReal advisor use cases showing how to guide clients through complex life eventsAn understanding of how AI-powered care support enhances client servicePractical tools to support clients—and their adult children—during care transitionsIf you work with aging clients or families navigating care, this session will equip you with the insights and technology to be a steady, trusted resource when it matters most.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTNoRegister
QCDs and RMDs: A Smart Combo
Presented by Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP, EA, USTCP, AEP,
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Charitable Giving with Purpose: Mastering QCDs and the IRA-to-CGA RolloverFor many retirees, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) create unintended tax burdens — especially for clients who no longer itemize deductions or don’t need the income from their IRAs.  Join CPA Larry Pon to enhance your knowledge of one the most powerful charitable planning tools available to these clients: the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how QCDs allow individuals age 70½ and older to direct up to $105,000 annually (2025 limit) from their IRAs directly to qualified charities — satisfying RMD requirements without increasing taxable income. We’ll compare the tax efficiency of QCDs versus traditional cash donations and highlight key compliance rules that ensure contributions qualify under IRS standards.The session will also cover an exciting, lesser-known opportunity: the once-in-a-lifetime IRA rollover to fund a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA). This provision allows eligible taxpayers to transfer up to $53,000 (indexed for 2025) from an IRA to create a lifetime income stream for themselves or a spouse — while making a meaningful charitable impact. Advisors will learn how to evaluate when this strategy is most beneficial, how it fits into overall retirement income planning, and what pitfalls to avoid in execution.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Tax-Efficient Retirement Income and Wealth Preservation with Life Insurance
Presented by Barry Flagg, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, GFS®, AEP® and Kevin Kimbrough, CFP®, CLU, ChFC
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Join insurance experts Barry Flagg, CFP® and Kevin Kimbrough, CFP® to learn how permanent life insurance can function as a tax-efficient asset in retirement income and wealth-preservation strategies. Through real-world scenarios, advisors will learn when policies can provide supplemental income, long-term care flexibility, and estate liquidity—while complementing Roth conversions and distribution planning.Learning ObjectivesAssess how life insurance can supplement retirement income within a tax-diversified portfolio.How Life Insurance works after you’ve exhausted your Qualified Account OptionsEvaluate the tax treatment of policy withdrawals, loans, and distributions.Compare funding designs and exit strategies for maintaining flexibility and avoiding policy lapse risk.Analyze the role of life insurance in managing longevity risk, estate liquidity, and survivor benefits.Integrate life insurance into comprehensive financial and tax-planning frameworks without compromising fiduciary independence.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
How to Automate Tax-Smart Portfolio Management
Presented by Ben Littman, CFP, MBA, Pure Financial
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Learn how to implement a systematic, tax-aware overlay that integrates seamlessly with your existing portfolio management software — and can be managed in just minutes a day. Join Ben Littman from RIA Pure Financial and Dan Miller from Addepar to learn how to coordinate asset location, lot-level tax-loss harvesting, and intelligent rebalancing within a unified framework designed to enhance after-tax returns and operational efficiency.Built on a platform that has evolved to support billions in assets under management and thousands of client accounts, Ben and Dan will demo a solution that combines institutional-grade portfolio management and trading processes with the scalability and automation today’s advisors need.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTNoRegister
Thinking of Moving Abroad? Financial Realities Every Client Must Understand
Presented by Matt Goren, PhD CFP®, Brett Danko Education Center
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Across the globe, interest in leaving the United States has surged — driven by political uncertainty, rising living costs, and the promise of a different lifestyle. Yet beneath the allure of life abroad lies a complex mix of financial, legal, and deeply personal challenges that can make or break the long-term success of an international move. Join Matt Goren, CFP®, PhD, Director of Curriculum for the Global Financial Planning Institute, to learn what truly determines whether clients thrive or struggle when they cross borders. Drawing on global data, cultural psychology, and real-world case studies, Dr. Goren reveals why the biggest risk in international relocation isn’t tax mistakes or a bad exchange rate — it’s the psychological shock that leads many Americans to move back home, often at tremendous financial cost.What You’ll Learn✔ The three types of expat clients — and why their intentions fundamentally shape planning strategies.✔ Outbound, inbound, and cross-border planning differences — and why the wrong approach can expose clients to severe financial pitfalls.✔ How cultural distance, language, and “acculturation style” predict long-term adjustment abroad.✔ Why 25% of Americans living overseas eventually return — and the financial shocks that follow them home.✔ The skyrocketing interest in expatriation in 2025 and the social, cultural, and political trends driving it.✔ Key financial risks: tax residency traps, FX volatility, healthcare uncertainty, property decisions, U.S. reporting requirements, and more.✔ How advisors can help domicile-uncertain clients maintain flexibility without derailing their long-term goals.✔ When a “permanent” move isn’t really permanent — and what causes even deeply rooted expats to reverse course.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Rethinking Roth Conversions: Navigating New Tax Laws and Opportunities
Presented by Bob Keebler, CPA, AEP, Keebler and Associates
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With the new OBBB introducing changes to tax laws and retirement planning, understanding the opportunities and potential pitfalls of Roth conversions has never been more crucial. Join nationally renowned CPA Bob Keebler to learn how the latest legislation may impact Roth IRA conversions, offering actionable insights to help you optimize your retirement strategy.Bob will cover:The SALT deduction and the SLAT phaseout.Understanding the 45.5% marginal rate when a Roth conversion causes SALT phaseout.Avoiding the 45.5 % SALT trap.Avoiding the 53.7 % QBI phaseout rate.Understanding the benefit of the new senior deduction and how the senior deduction impacts Roth conversions.Understanding how the SALT deduction, senior deduction, and changes to the charitable deduction will create a series of traps for the unwary that must be taken into account when analyzing Roth conversions.Key tax changes under the new administration and their implications for Roth conversions.The benefits of converting to a Roth IRA in today’s economic and legislative environment.Strategies to minimize taxes and maximize benefits during the conversion process, including oil and gas and charitable giving.How to determine if a Roth conversion is right for your financial situation.Why Roth conversions are better when a client has a taxable estate.Post-mortem Roth distributionsRoth conversions for special needs beneficiariesAnd much, much more! Whether you're a financial advisor guiding clients or an individual planning your retirement, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Roth conversions effectively in the current political and economic climate.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Social Security Claiming Under Uncertainty: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Guidance
Presented by Derek Tharp, Ph.D., CFP®, CLU® and Kurt Czarnowski
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In an environment of heightened policy uncertainty and increased client anxiety around retirement income, former SSA Director Kurt Czarnowski will begin with a concise update on the current state of Social Security and a practical refresher on foundational claiming strategies. Drawing on decades of experience inside the Social Security Administration, Kurt will ground the discussion in what advisors need to know today before challenging one of the most entrenched pieces of conventional wisdom in retirement planning. Derek Tharp will then examine why the standard advice to delay Social Security until 70 may not apply as broadly as conventional analyses suggest. Many Social Security claiming studies use a 0% discount rate, treating a dollar of benefits at age 62 as equivalent to a dollar at age 95 — an assumption that systematically favors delayed claiming while overlooking important real-world considerations. We’ll explore factors typically absent from standard analyses: mortality risk, sequence of returns risk, policy uncertainty, health span limitations, and the well-documented behavioral reality that retirees spend Social Security income far more readily than portfolio withdrawals. Using dynamic programming models that account for these empirically documented preferences, this session will demonstrate how personalized discount rates adjusted for each retiree’s circumstances can shift optimal claiming strategies meaningfully earlier than conventional guidance would indicate, and why early claiming often reflects rational decision-making rather than financial mistakes.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Life Insurance in Business Succession Planning
Presented by Kevin Kimbrough, CFP®, CLU, ChFC and Andy Winehouse, J.D. LL.M
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When a client’s business is their largest asset, succession planning becomes essential. Join tax & estate attorney Andy Weinhaus and insurance advisor Kevin Kimbrough to learn how life insurance safeguards business continuity through buy-sell funding, key-person protection, and family transition strategies—while addressing the valuation, liquidity, and tax complexities that can derail a succession plan. Advisors will leave with actionable guidance on integrating life insurance into cross-purchase, entity, and trust-owned buy-sell arrangements that ensure fairness, liquidity, and tax efficiency for all stakeholders. A special emphasis will be placed on the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States, a landmark case that held that corporate-owned life insurance proceeds used to redeem a deceased shareholder’s stock increase the corporation’s value for estate tax purposes—potentially inflating the taxable estate and undermining liquidity planning. Advisors will learn how Connelly affects valuations, the design of buy-sell agreements, and choices between cross-purchase and entity-purchase structures. The discussion will include practical steps to avoid inadvertent estate tax exposure, such as aligning redemption obligations with fair market value, documenting valuation methodology, and considering alternative funding structures.Learning ObjectivesUnderstand how life insurance supports cross-purchase, entity, and hybrid buy-sell agreements in light of Connelly.Evaluate coverage amounts and ownership structures that align with business valuations, statutory requirements, and succession goals.Identify how key-person insurance protects both company and successor interests.Guide clients through tax, funding, and timing factors that impact business continuity and post-death liquidity.Case Study: A family-owned business navigating succession between 2 siblings, balancing liquidity for buyout funding, estate equalization, and management continuity—all through strategic use of permanent insurance
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Ethical and Regulatory Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Advisory Practice
Presented by Richard Chen, Esq., Brightstar Law Group
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This two-hour IRA CE-eligible ethics program, led by RIA lawyer Richard Chen, examines the ethical, regulatory, and supervisory risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in advisory practice. Investment adviser representatives will explore how commonly used AI applications—such as large language models, AI meeting notetakers, and content-generation tools—can create heightened risks related to client confidentiality, accuracy of advice, marketing compliance, and recordkeeping.Through practical examples and realistic case studies, participants will evaluate how improper AI use may lead to violations of fiduciary duty, Regulation S-P obligations, advertising standards, and books-and-records requirements. The course emphasizes the ethical responsibility of advisors to understand, supervise, and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, reinforcing that human judgment and professional oversight remain essential when integrating AI into client-facing activities.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Charitable Giving After The SECURE 2.0 ACT
Presented by Rick Peck, CFP®, CAP®, ChFC®, and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®,
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The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, better known as the SECURE Act, was signed into law on December 20, 2019. Now that we have version 2.0 of the SECURE Act, it is important to know how the original version, plus this change, affect charitable giving opportunities. We will review what you should know about required minimum distributions (RMDs) and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs); how 2.0 differs from the original version; one-time $50,000 QCD transfers to CRUTs, CRATs, and CGAs with accompanying sample illustrations; and, finally, illustrations showing how QCDs can help offset RMD woes. Join philanthropy consultant Rick Peck to learn the following: How the SECURE 2.0 Act differs from the originalIdentify how the original SECURE Act, as well as the 2.0 version, affect charitable giving opportunitiesOutline how QCDs can help offset RMD woes*CE/CPE Eligible: 1.0 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, CLU, ChFC and RICP. CPA members will earn 1.0 CPE credit(s).
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
HSAs Revisited: What’s New, What’s Changed, and How Advisors Should Be Using Them Today
Presented by Roy Ramthun,
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have quietly become one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—planning tools available to financial advisors. Between ongoing regulatory adjustments, annual limit changes, and evolving client use cases, many advisors are relying on outdated assumptions about how HSAs work and when they deliver the greatest value.In this timely webinar, Roy Ramthun will provide a clear, advisor-focused refresher on HSAs, while highlighting the latest changes every financial planner needs to understand. Whether you view HSAs primarily as a healthcare funding vehicle or as a long-term tax-advantaged planning strategy, this session will help you recalibrate how HSAs fit into modern financial plans.What you’ll learn:The current rules governing HSAs, including eligibility, contribution limits, and catch-up strategiesRecent updates and regulatory changes impacting how HSAs can be used and fundedHow HSAs deliver a unique triple tax advantage—and when that advantage is most meaningfulCommon advisor and client mistakes that undermine HSA valueHow to position HSAs for different client profiles, from working families to pre-retirees and retireesPractical planning strategies that integrate HSAs with retirement income, Medicare planning, and tax-efficient wealth management
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Tax Strategies for Residential Property Gains: Optimizing Client Outcomes
Presented by Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP, EA, USTCP, AEP,
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The exclusion from capital gains for the sale of principal residence has not changed since 1997 so more of our clients are paying capital gains tax upon the sale of their homes. What can be done to alleviate this tax bill? What counts as basis for computing the capital gain? How to document improvements made to the home? Can a home be used in a 1031 exchange to defer the capital gain into a new residence? What about incorporating charitable planning? Join CPA Larry Pon to learn answers to these questions. *CE/CPE Eligible: 1.0 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, IAR, CLU, ChFC and RICP. CPA and EA members will earn 1.0 CPE credit(s).
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Navigating Family Dynamics in Senior Living Decisions
Presented by Kristy Kennedy and Ginger Noce
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Join senior living consultants Ginger Noce and Kristy Kennedy for a fascinating look at the common challenges families face when making care choices for a loved one, from differing opinions to emotional stress, and provide practical strategies to foster collaboration and open communication. Whether clients are just beginning the conversation or are in the midst of decision-making, you’ll gain tools to help client families work together with clarity, compassion, and confidence.Participants will learn how clients can:Wade into this important conversation with compassion and confidenceSpecifics to focus on and what to avoidHow to better manage their emotionsHomework clients should conduct before visiting/touring communitiesImportance of touring communities togetherValue of involving trusted allies, like you, in this decision
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
When Clients Don’t Follow the Plan: Techniques from Client Psychology
Presented by Dr. Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT, AFC®, CFT™, Kansas State University
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Financial planners are trained to design technically sound recommendations, yet many experience frustration when clients fail to follow through. This presentation reframes so-called “resistance” not as client defiance, but as meaningful data about trust, anxiety, ambivalence, and readiness for change.Drawing from financial therapy, behavioral science, and counseling psychology, Dr. Megan McCoy introduces practical tools planners can immediately apply in client conversations. Attendees will explore stages of change, cognitive dissonance, financial anxiety, trust formation, and common behavioral traps that undermine follow-through. The session also addresses couple dynamics, identity-based goal setting, and how to translate abstract financial objectives into emotionally compelling motivations.Participants will leave with concrete strategies, including active listening techniques, anxiety assessment tools, motivational reframing methods, and behavior design principles. The focus is on helping planners reduce conflict, strengthen commitment, and build durable client relationships without abandoning professional boundaries.Ideal for financial professionals seeking to deepen client engagement, improve retention, and confidently navigate emotionally complex planning situations.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Raising Financially Capable Teens: Helping Families Build Healthy Money Mindsets
Presented by Adam Kohl,
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Raising financially capable teens isn’t about teaching spreadsheets or rules — it’s about shaping how young people think, feel, and relate to money before habits harden. In this webinar, Certified Financial Therapist Adam Kohl approaches financial education for teens and older kids through a behavioral lens, helping advisors understand how parents’ beliefs, anxieties, and communication styles quietly shape their children’s financial behaviors — often more than the lessons themselves.Advisors will explore what constructive, age-appropriate money conversations actually look like at different stages of adolescence, and how parents can move from lecturing or rescuing to coaching and collaboration. The session will also introduce practical ideas and prompts that invite teens to engage actively with money: making plans, weighing trade-offs, contributing value to the household or beyond, and experiencing the real consequences of financial decisions in a safe, supportive way.The goal is not to turn teens into miniature adults, but to help families build confidence, agency, and healthier financial relationships — skills that compound long after allowances and college tuition are behind them.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister
Beyond OBBBA, Part 2: New Trump-Era Tax Proposals and Planning Opportunities
Presented by Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP, EA, USTCP, AEP,
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The tax landscape continues to evolve—and many of the most talked-about proposals could materially reshape how advisors plan for income, deductions, and long-term wealth strategies.In Beyond OBBBA, Part 2, nationally recognized CPA Larry Pon goes beyond headlines to analyze a new set of proposed tax changes often referred to as “Trump Accounts” and related initiatives. More importantly, he translates these ideas into practical financial planning considerations advisors need to understand now.This session will cover:🔹 Trump Accounts: What these accounts are intended to accomplish, how they differ from existing retirement and savings vehicles, and where they may fit (or conflict) with current planning strategies.🔹 New Deductions: Larry will explore several high-profile proposals and their real-world implications, including:No Tax on Tips – Who truly benefits and what this means for income planning.No Tax on Overtime – Planning opportunities and unintended consequences.No Tax on Car Loan Interest – How this could influence consumer behavior and debt strategies.Enhanced Senior Deduction – Planning opportunities for retirees and near-retirees.🔹 Opportunity Zones: A deeper look at Opportunity Zones in the current environment—what’s changed, what still works, and how advisors should evaluate these strategies within broader tax and investment plans.Throughout the webinar, Larry will connect each topic to actionable financial planning insights, helping advisors:Identify which clients may benefit most (and least)Anticipate planning pitfalls and compliance issuesAdjust tax-aware strategies amid political and legislative uncertainty*CE/CPE Eligible: 1.0 CE credit(s) is(are) available to FEN Members with these designations: CFP, IAR, CLU, ChFC and RICP. CPA and EA members will earn 1.0 CPE credit(s).
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this session.
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
NASBA Approved
Financial Experts Network (Sponsor Id#: 145173) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. 
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDTYesRegister



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