Course Description

True financial planning is a collaborative process between a client and advisor that encompasses all aspects of an individual’s financial life. However, what does the financial planning process look like and what should the approach be? By examining academic theory and illustrative case examples, this course will explore how financial planning changes over a client’s lifetime. We will discuss common investor types and approaches to financial planning, including traditional and reverse glidepath theory. 

Learning Objectives

  • List the subject matter areas of financial planning and the levels in the financial planning pyramid.

  • Recognize the general financial needs of people in different stages of the financial planning lifecycle.

  • Identify the key concept of reverse glidepath theory and how it differs from traditional financial planning theory.

Additional Required Materials

  • Level: Basic

  • Field of Study: Finance (NASBA); Financial Planning Process (CFP)

  • Who Should Attend: CPAs and financial advisors who want to know more about the basic theory and concepts behind financial planning and building a financial plan.

  • Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of client financial needs.

  • Advanced Prep: None

Instructor

CPA, CPCU, MST, MBA David Peters

David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting in Richmond, VA. He has over fourteen years of experience in financial services, including 3 years in the hedge fund industry and six years in the insurance industry. David was the first-ever Chief Financial Officer at Compare.com - a position he held for over three years. He is a national CPE Instructor/Discussion Leader for the AICPA, Surgent, and Kaplan. He regularly teaches courses in accounting, finance, insurance, and ethics throughout the United States. He holds four Masters degrees and contributes regularly to various CPA publications, including NCACPA’s Interim Report, SCACPA’s CPA Report, and VSCPA’s Disclosures. He was also a co-author of the 2018 Virginia CPA Ethics course – a required course for all CPA’s licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.