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Descriptions of Non Credit Courses, Seminars & Workshops
Course
Descriptions -
for the five-course
Marquette
University Certificate in Financial Planning Program
- a CFP
Mark Larson - Program Director
FP
21 - Insurance Coverage & The Financial Planning Process
Insurance coverage is at the foundation of financial planning, so this course
explores in-depth insurance theories, insurance markets, individual and
group insurance products, and the application of these products to sophisticated
fact patterns. The course also provides an overview of the personal financial
planning process from gathering data through analyzing and formulating
a comprehensive plan. Materials will include regulations affecting
financial planners, basic time value concepts,
calculator operations, and various ethical, economic, and professional
considerations affecting financial planners. FP 21 classes typically
meet on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm every other week for three
weekends.
Primary text(s) - Fundamentals of Risk and Insurance, current ed. Vaughan,
Wiley Publications, ISBN 0-471-21687-9 The Process of Financial Planning : Developing a Plan, current ed. Lytton/Grable/Klock, National Underwriter Company ISBN 0-87218-692-X
Instructors – Coxe, Gordon, Larson, Maher, Sannes, Sorkin, Ward, & Wing.
FP
22 - Investment Theory & Planning
This course provides a rigorous discussion of investment terminology as
well as an in depth analysis of a variety of investment products,
investment philosophies, and the statistical tools commonly used to measure and evaluate
portfolio risk and performance. Students also develop an understanding
of portfolio allocation techniques and other academically
recognized investment concepts and theories. The course also surveys
the sources of investment information, and reviews the tax factors,
financial markets, and securities regulations that impact the investment
field. FP 22 classes typically meet on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
every other week for three weekends
Primary text(s) - Investments, current ed., Reilly & Norton, Dryden Press,
ISBN 0-324-28899-9
Instructors – Coxe, Gordon, Fridman, Larson, Sorkin, & Wing.
FP
23 - Income Tax Concepts & Planning
This course provides students with an in depth understanding of individual
taxation, and an overview of the concepts and principles that govern
the taxation of business operations, as well as the implications to
individuals
of distributions from various types of business entities. The particulars
of taxation as they pertain to investment transactions and personal tax
savings techniques will be stressed. FP 23 classes typically meet on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
every other week for three weekends.
Primary text(s) -
Instructor Group – Bergquist, Larson, Loisi, Schoen, & Wing.
FP
24 - Retirement & Employee Benefits Planning
This course familiarizes students with the various types of qualified
and non-qualified personal and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Students
also learn about group-life and medical benefits, employer welfare
programs, VEBAs and ESOPs. FP 24 classes typically meet on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
every other week for three weekends.
Primary text - Tools & Techniques of Employee Benefit & Retirement Planning,
current ed., Leimberg/McFadden, National Underwriter Co., ISBN 0-872-18665-2
Instructor
Group
– Larson, Maher, Loisi,
Schoen, Sannes, Sorkin, Ward & Wing.
FP
25 - Estate Planning & the Probate Process
Students explore the various aspects of estate planning and become familiar with the probate process. Focus is placed on the fundamentals of federal
transfer taxes, estate valuation techniques, forms of ownership, inter
vivos and testamentary trusts, living wills, and post mortem estate
planning. FP 25 classes typically meet on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
every other week for three weekends.
Primary Text - Estate Planning for Financial Planners, current ed., Dalton/Langdon, Money Education Resource, ISBN 0-974-89452-4
Instructor Group – Gordon, Larson, Maher, Schoen, Ward & Wing.
CFP ® Certification Examination Review Programs - for a comprehensive list of approved Exam Review Course Providers offering both classroom and distance learning formats go the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. website at http://www.cfp.net/become/reviewcourse.asp
Other Seminars and Workshops -
FS 2 - FINRA SERIES 7 REVIEW - a two-day seminar that provides a comprehensive review for the NASD Series 7 exam.
Instructors
-
Gordon, Larson, Maher, & Sorkin
FS 3 - FINRA Series 63 Review - this half-day seminar provides a comprehensive review for the NASD Series 63 exam.
Instructors - Gordon, Larson, Maher, & Sorkin
FS 4 - FINRA Series 65/66 Review - a two day seminar that offers a basic background in Investment Principles, Individual Taxation, Time Value Concepts & Financial Calculator Operations and provides students with the necessary knowledge to sit for the NASD Series 65 or 66 to become a Registered Investment Advisor and/or to obtain the PFS designation if you are a CPA. The course is elective but is a highly recommended prerequisite for those students who want to enter the Marquette University Certificate in Financial Planning Program before obtaining at least one of the following (1) a graduate degree, (2) a college degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance, or (3) a written confirmation from the CFP Board that they have satisfied the experience requirement necessary to become a CFP® Certificant.
Instructors
- Gordon, Larson, Maher, Sorkin, & Ward
FW 5 - Advanced Markets Workshop – this complimentary half-day program explores various Advanced Market credentials and products that are available in the financial services field to build a more successful practice.
Instructors – Larson, Maher, Sorkin, Ward & Wing.
FS 9 – Accident, Life & Health Insurance Review - this
one-day seminar provides students with a comprehensive review for
licensing in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and most other states in in these lines of Insurance.
Instructors – Edwards, Gordon, Larson, Maher, Sorkin, & Ward.
FS 10 – Property & Casualty Insurance Review - - this one-day seminar provides students with a comprehensive review for licensing in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and most other states in these lines of Insurance.
Instructors – Edwards, Gordon, Larson, Maher, Sorkin, & Ward.
Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., owns the marks CFP®,
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ and federally registered CFP (with flame
logo) ® , which it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial
and ongoing certification requirements.
Marquette
University et al., does not certify individuals to use the CFP®,
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame
logo) ® marks. CFP certification is granted only by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. to those persons who, in addition to
completing an educational requirement such as this CFP Board-Registered
Program, have met its ethics, experience and examination
requirements.
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