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| − | Membership Continues to Increase! The IARFC is the fastest growing professional organization in financial services, as we continue our expansion at 3% per month. Reflecting steady growth since 2000 when the total was only 648, the membership of the association now exceeds: 8,000 | + | ==Membership Continues to Increase!== |
| | + | The IARFC is the fastest growing professional organization in financial services, as we continue our expansion at 3% per month. Reflecting steady growth since 2000 when the total was only 648, the membership of the association now exceeds: 8,000 |
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| − | Countries represented: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan (ROC), Thailand, Trinidad, United States. | + | ==Countries represented== |
| | + | *Australia |
| | + | *Bermuda |
| | + | *Canada |
| | + | *China |
| | + | *Greece |
| | + | *Hong Kong |
| | + | *India |
| | + | *Indonesia |
| | + | *Macau |
| | + | *Malaysia |
| | + | *New Zealand |
| | + | *Pakistan |
| | + | *Philippines |
| | + | *Singapore |
| | + | *Taiwan (ROC) |
| | + | *Thailand |
| | + | *Trinidad |
| | + | *United States. |
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| − | History of the IARFC | + | ==History of the IARFC== |
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| | The IARFC was established in 1984 as the International Association for Registered Financial Planners, lead by the first president, Jack Gargan - a prolific author, financial advisor and later an independent politician. The early association was focused on planners that met stringent education, licensing and continuing education requirements. | | The IARFC was established in 1984 as the International Association for Registered Financial Planners, lead by the first president, Jack Gargan - a prolific author, financial advisor and later an independent politician. The early association was focused on planners that met stringent education, licensing and continuing education requirements. |
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| − | RFC® Self-Study and Examination | + | ==RFC® Self-Study and Examination== |
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| | The testing procedures and questions were developed for the IARFC by the Keir Educational Resources Company, widely recognized as a leader in the development of supplemental study materials for CLU, ChFC, CFP, and NASD exams. The preparation curriculum consists of ten volumes (see below) and mirrors that of the CFP preparation. | | The testing procedures and questions were developed for the IARFC by the Keir Educational Resources Company, widely recognized as a leader in the development of supplemental study materials for CLU, ChFC, CFP, and NASD exams. The preparation curriculum consists of ten volumes (see below) and mirrors that of the CFP preparation. |
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| − | RFC® Course - The Financial Planning Process™ | + | == RFC® Course - The Financial Planning Process™ == |
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| | The new curriculum, Financial Planning Process, developed by the IARFC to help financial advisors prosper through effective marketing, planning, selling and servicing. It is not just another academic program followed by hours of examinations. Based on Practice Management, not Theory, the new five-day program includes all the Tools and Text - not just a list of Tasks. Consider attending yourself, or sending an associate - at a very discounted tuition fee. | | The new curriculum, Financial Planning Process, developed by the IARFC to help financial advisors prosper through effective marketing, planning, selling and servicing. It is not just another academic program followed by hours of examinations. Based on Practice Management, not Theory, the new five-day program includes all the Tools and Text - not just a list of Tasks. Consider attending yourself, or sending an associate - at a very discounted tuition fee. |
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| − | Professional Code of Ethics | + | ==Professional Code of Ethics== |
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| − | I will at all times put my client's interests above my own. | + | *I will at all times put my client's interests above my own. |
| | + | *I will maintain proficiency in my work through continuing education. |
| | + | *When fee-based services are involved, I will charge a fair and reasonable fee based on the amount of time and skill required. |
| | + | *I will abide by both the spirit and the letter of the laws and regulations applicable to financial planning services. |
| | + | *I will give my client the same service that I would apply to myself in the same circumstances. |
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| − | I will maintain proficiency in my work through continuing education.
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| − | When fee-based services are involved, I will charge a fair and reasonable fee based on the amount of time and skill required.
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| − | I will give my client the same service that I would apply to myself in the same circumstances.
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| − | Publication Copies
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| − | Download the latest IARFC Register by clicking on the cover image, or go to the list of archived issues below. Provided in Adobe Acrobat. IARFC members receive a hard copy.
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| | + | *Download the latest IARFC Register by clicking on the cover image, or go to the list of archived issues below. Provided in Adobe Acrobat. IARFC members receive a hard copy. |
| | http://www.iarfc.org/content.asp?n=27 | | http://www.iarfc.org/content.asp?n=27 |
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| − | Search for an RFC®
| + | *You also may search for a RFC®. This helps many folks find a financial planners close to them. |
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| − | You also may search for a RFC®. This helps many folks find a financial planners close to them. | |
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| | http://www.iarfc.org/search.asp | | http://www.iarfc.org/search.asp |
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| − | International Information
| + | *The IARFC is a truly international organization, and it continues expansion across the globe. |
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| − | The IARFC is a truly international organization, and it continues expansion across the globe. | |
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| | Current International RFC Organizations: Directory | | Current International RFC Organizations: Directory |
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| | http://www.financialsoftware.com/afforgs/documents/InternationalContacts_017.pdf | | http://www.financialsoftware.com/afforgs/documents/InternationalContacts_017.pdf |