Compensation and Disclosure Whitepaper

Article:  ...facing CPAs providing PFP services. It is up to the CPA to individually evaluate the many issues involved in compensation and establish arrangements that are most appropriate in their practices
Published on May 11, 2010

Marketing and Managing a Personal Financial Planning Practice

Article:  Marketing is the communication of your message to people you want to do business with. Learn more about how to market Personal Financial Planning services, how to select a target market, how to develop a marketing mix, and how to implement the marketing plan.
Published on May 11, 2010

PFS Body of Knowledge

Overview:  Summary of the PFS Body of Knowledge.
Published on March 31, 2011

eMoney Advisor

Tools:  A suite of web-based wealth management and financial planning tools ant offer a full view of a client’s financial picture and functions to enable more complete planning and better client service.  Learn about eMoney Advisor products and the PFP Section member discount.
Published on February 28, 2012

Introduction to Investment Planning

Article:  ...identifying and implementing effective investment strategies to create and accumulate the financial resources for achieving financial planning goals. One of the key building blocks for a successful investment advisory practice is a strong custodial relationship
Published on March 24, 2011

Mathematics of Estate Planning

Webcast:  In the web seminar, Robert Keebler discusses the mathematics behind the most popular estate planning transactions used today and how these transactions can be used in combination with each other so as to create the perfect hedge against estate and gift taxes.
Published on September 26, 2012

Structure and Implementation

Guide:  This section summarizes structure and other considerations in implementing an investment services business.
Published on April 09, 2010

Business Structure Plays a Key Role for CPA Planners in Business Continuity

Article:  CPAs have a variety of business structure options to choose from in building a PFP practice. Choosing the one that is right for you takes time and careful consideration
Published on September 20, 2010

DOL Proposed Regulations

News:  Stay up to date on legislative and regulatory issues relating to the DOL proposed regulations.
Published on September 22, 2011

One CPAs Story on Becoming a Registered Investment Advisor

Member Profile:  CPAs are realizing more and more that their financial competence, coupled with their ethical commitment, make them ideal candidates to become financial planners and investment advisors. In addition, CPAs are already adept at nurturing long term client relationships.
Published on March 24, 2011

The Basics of Providing Investment Advice

Guide:  Learn the basics of providing investment advice, including the the definition of Investment Adviser and SEC and state registration requirements.
Published on February 05, 2013

Audio Streams from the PFP Division

Audio:  The AICPA PFP Division monitors the news and legislative and regulatory landscape in order to bring you expert commentary on the issues you need to know in practice
Published on April 30, 2013

PFP Tax News

News:  The AICPA PFP Division works with the AICPA Congressional Affairs Team to ensure that issues impacting CPA financial planners are monitored and acted upon as needed.
Published on May 16, 2013

Registration and Compliance

Overview:  Investment Advisers, Investment Adviser Representatives, Broker-Dealers and Solicitors may be subject to certain SEC and state registration and compliance issues.
Published on March 06, 2013