After getting the lowdown on new president Paul Auslander’s ideas for moving FPA forward in 2012 in this issue’s “10 Questions” interview, be sure to catch our podcast exploring his thoughts about the responsibilities of a comprehensive financial planner. Also learn a bit about the man and his passions outside the world of financial planning. www.FPAnet.org/Journal/Home/PodcastPage
FPA’s Virtual Learning Center is a rich source for convenient learning and racking up those continuing education credits throughout the year. Weekly webinars provide financial advisers the latest topics and instruction to maintain professional credentials like the CFP mark as well as providing objective business management advice for financial planning practices of all sizes. Find out what’s on tap this month at www.FPAnet.org/Professionals/Learn/VirtualLearningCenter.
If you are curious whether the Business Solutions 2012 conference will address the practice management topics most pertinent to your needs in the year ahead, go online to www.FPASolutions.org and check out the program and speaker information. One way to begin investing in your practice’s growth while saving money at the same time: sign up by January 20 and save $100 on registration!
This month’s Focus article looks at the costs and benefits of engaging a marketing coach to help shape and grow your practice according to your business goals. Get tips from such coaches and other practice management gurus weekly at FPA’s Practice Management Center Blog: http://PracticeManagementBlog.FPAnet.org.