Group Firm Element Continuing Ed

Course credit subjects include:

Principles of Fraud and Consumer Protection - An increasingly global marketplace and a sometimes-unstable economy have driven many in the business sector to seek alternative methods of profit and success: fraudulent activities. Increased scrutiny has placed fraud awareness at the forefront of the marketplace; recognizing the warning signs and having anti-fraud measures in place can greatly reduce a company or individual’s liability, and protect consumers.

Mutual Funds - These are important investment instruments that have been essential to both individual and corporate investors for well over a century. This CE training course begins with a brief overview of basic investment principles and the evolution of mutual funds, this course addresses the fundamentals of mutual funds, how they are categorized, their roles and functions, and their investment characteristics. Compliance and regulatory issues are also examined.

529 Plans - The cost of an average four-year college education is estimated to soon grow to $100,000, and tuition is rising annually. Without a proper investment strategy, funding a child’s college education is prohibitive for many Americans. 529 Plans (The Plan) provide investors with a means of earmarking investments specifically for educational purposes. This CE training provides an overview of 529 Plans and their components, compliance issues associated with them, and how to determine the right plan for your client.

Group Firm Element