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Retirement and Elder Planning
CPE Self-study

Retirement and Elder Planning

Understand the basic concept of retirement benefits – its history, the current landscape and what it means for you and your clients.

$59 - $89
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Format

Online

NASBA Field of Study

Specialized Knowledge

Level

Basic

CPE Credits

2.5

Author(s)

Tom Tillery, Susan M. Tillery

Availability

1 year

Product Number

189550

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This CPE course can be purchased individually, or as a part of the Fundamentals of Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning program.

Understand the key concepts and potentials concerns related to helping clients plan for their future retirement and financial independence.

Understand the basic concept of retirement benefits − its history, the current landscape and what it means for you and your clients today and in the future − by exploring the following topics:

  • Historical and fundamental assumptions from a brief history of the concept of retirement to concepts of realistic goal setting, inflation, life expectancy, investment returns, and creating a spending plan
  • Various types of retirement plans including qualified employer plans, IRAs, and Social Security benefits
  • The regulatory environment, including applicable regulatory bodies and rules

With real-life scenarios and practical guidance, understand how the various retirement funding options fit into a client's overall financial goals, so you can develop a comprehensive and practical financial plan for your clients.

Key Topics
  • Historic and fundamental assumptions
  • Regulatory environment
  • Various types of retirement plans
Learning Outcomes
  • Identify where and when the Normal Retirement Age (as defined by the IRS) was established.
  • Recall the definition of inflation and its impact on individuals.
  • Identify the regulatory acts impacting retirement planning.
  • Identify age and service requirements as required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
  • Identify types of retirement plans based on benefits, features, and plan design.
  • Recall the origin, purpose, and benefits of the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.
  • Identify retirement plans funded through an IRA contract.
  • Recognize Social Security programs and benefits.
Credit Info
CPE Credits
Online
2.5
NASBA Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level
Basic
Prerequisites
None
Access
Online
This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 1 year after purchase date.
For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information
Pricing
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Nonmembers
Online
$89.00
AICPA Members
Online
$79.00
PFP Section Members
Online
$59.00
PFS Credential Holders
Online
$59.00

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Instructors
Tom Tillery
MA Ed, MSFS, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, LUTCF, CRPC®
Thomas Neal Tillery, CFP®, AEP® (Distinguished) Nominee, CLU®, ChFC®, CRPC®, LUTCF is Vice President & CCO of Paraklete® Financial, Inc. Paraklete® provides integrated fee-for-service personal financial planning and virtual family office services, without asset management or product sales. The firm acts as An Advocate in Financial Services® for its clients with a disciplined focus on independence and objectivity. Tom is also a co-founder and Vice-President of Financial Planning Advocate, LLC, a provider of continuing education for CPA’s, financial advisers, universities and colleges. Tom earned an M.S. in Financial Services from The American College and an M.A. in education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an active member of AICPA (Non-CPA Associate) and the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. With more than 30 years of experience in personal financial planning, Tom is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to personal financial planning including, Financial Planning and Tax Advisory Services, Estate Planning for the Affluent, Current Retirement Issues, Working with Investment Advisors, and Stewardship. Mr. Tillery is the co-author of Essentials of Personal Financial Planning, a textbook used by colleges and universities in graduate programs in accounting, business, and law. Additionally, Tom has co-authored The AICPA Financial Planning Certificate Program. The program addresses all areas of the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) Body of Knowledge and successful completion, with related experience, permits participants to obtain the PFS Credential. Tom and his family reside in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Susan M. Tillery
CPA/PFS, AEP®
Susan M. Tillery, CPA/PFS, AEP® (Distinguished), is President & CEO of Paraklete® Financial, Inc. Paraklete® provides integrated fee-for-service personal financial planning and virtual family office services, without asset management or product sales. The firm acts as An Advocate in Financial Services® for its clients with a disciplined focus on independence and objectivity. Susan is also a co-founder and President of Financial Planning Advocate, LLC, a provider of continuing education for CPA’s, financial advisers, universities, and colleges. Ms. Tillery’s experience at Harris myCFO, a multi-family office where she was responsible for the development and delivery of comprehensive family office solutions to affluent families, together with her work at Arthur Andersen and Ronald Blue & Co provides the framework for Paraklete. Susan earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting from the University of Georgia. Susan is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. In addition, she is Chair of the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Executive Committee and past Chair of the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Credential Committee. Susan is a recipient of the AICPA 2019 Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Distinguished Service Award. Ms. Tillery is the co-author of Essentials of Personal Financial Planning, a textbook used by colleges and universities in graduate programs in accounting, business, and law. Additionally, Susan has co-authored The AICPA Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program. The program addresses all areas of the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) Body of Knowledge and successful completion, with related experience, permits participants to obtain the PFS Credential. She is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to personal financial planning including, CPA’s and Financial Planning, Virtual Family Offices, Collaboration, Planning and Tax Advisory Services, Financial Issues Facing Women, Responsibilities of Wealth, Charitable Giving, and Stewardship. Susan and her family reside in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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