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ACP Certified member Frank Corrado was quoted in this article in InvestmentNews, “The most seasoned advisers show no signs of slowing down — or retiring.”

posted 18 days ago
ACP Certified member Frank Corrado was quoted in this article in InvestmentNews, “The most seasoned advisers show no signs of slowing down — or retiring.” “If you define retirement as not working, I don’t think I could ever do that,” Corrado said. “Most people my age are downsizing to retirement communities and I’m putting in a whole new backyard. The two most precious resources are money and time, and as you get older, time is everything. Once you control your time, you then truly have financial freedom.”   https://www.investmentnews.com/the-most-seasoned-advisers-show-no-signs-of-slowing-down-or-retiring-220192

Featured Speakers Announced for the 2022 Annual Conference

posted 26 days ago
Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP) has announced the featured speakers and agenda for their in-person conference this fall. The event will be held September 28-October 1, 2022 at the Hilton Minneapolis, MN.   https://finance.yahoo.com/ news/alliance-comprehensive- planners-announces-2022- 150900719.html

Members of ACP are providing an array of tax tips to help the general public and those who are still in the midst of or finalizing their 2021 tax returns.

posted 04-17-2022
Members of the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP) are providing an array of tax tips to help the general public and those who are still in the midst of or finalizing their 2021 tax returns.   https://agilitypr.news/ACP-Members-List-Five-Tax-Sins-for-Consu-30965

Certified member Tricia Rosen was quoted in this article in CNBC, “Rising inflation may increase yearly rates for I bonds. Here’s what to know.”

posted 04-13-2022
Certified member   Tricia Rosen  was quoted in this article in  CNBC, “ Rising inflation may increase yearly rates for I bonds. Here’s what to know. ” The writer comments that a downside of I bonds is the lack of flexibility, which makes I bonds less attractive for emergency savings you may need to access in a pinch.  “You absolutely cannot access it for a year,” said certified financial planner Tricia Rosen, principal at Access Financial Planning in Andover, Massachusetts. “It doesn’t matter how badly you need it or what horrible situation you’re in.” Moreover, if you cash in I bonds within five years, you’ll lose the previous three months of interest, she ...

Certified member, Sheila Padden, was quoted in the WSJ article "Investors Flock to 'I Savings Bonds' for Protection Against Inflation."

posted 03-04-2022
Certified member, Shelia Padden was quoted in this article in The Wall Street Journal, “ Investors Flock to ‘I Savings Bonds’ for Protection Against Inflation .”  “I bonds are meant to be savings tools,” says Sheila Padden, a certified financial planner and CEO of Padden Financial Planning LLC in Chicago. “They fill a gap in a portion of one’s fixed-income portfolio. They are great for emergency funds and are also good for retirees or near-retirees as a bond ladder to supplement guaranteed income.”

ACP was mentioned by Mike Kitces on Kitces.com in his article "3 Essential Client Meeting Skills For Financial Advisors (And How To Develop Them!)"

posted 02-09-2022
Alliance of Comprehensive Planners was listed in this Kitces.com article on “ 3 Essential Client Meeting Skills For Financial Advisors (And How To Develop Them!) ” Kitces wrote: For advisors who want to go beyond the basic skills of holding a client meeting and who want to learn an entire  system  of financial planning and client communication, there are a number of holistic planning programs that cover the entire planning process. Three programs that exemplify this approach are  The Alliance of Comprehensive Planners’ ACP Success Program ,  Money Quotient’s True Wealth Process ,  and the  Kinder Institute’s EVOKE Life Planning Training Course .

Alliance of Comprehensive Planners Announces Dates and Location for 2022 Annual Conference

posted 02-02-2022
Alliance of Comprehensive Planners announced dates and location for the 2022 ACP Annual Conference, which is now scheduled for Sept 28 - Oct 1 and will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis in downtown Minneapolis. https://www.mediasourceportal.com/announcements/alliance-of-comprehensive-planners-announces-dates-and-location-for-2022-annual-conference

Certified ACP member Laura I. Rotter was quoted in a recent NY Times article

posted 02-02-2022
Certified ACP member Laura I. Rotter was quoted in a recent NY Times article:   Everyone is Quitting. Here’s the Right Way to Do It . If you own a home, applying for a home equity line of credit before you quit (and lose your pay stubs) can provide added security. “You may not need it, but it is a nice thing to fall back on for extra cash because it is much cheaper than drawing on credit cards,” said Laura Rotter, a financial planner in White Plains, N.Y.

Certified Member, Rorik Larson, Quoted in “How to Make Your Financial Life Happier in 2022” in The Wall Street Journal

posted 01-12-2022
Certified member, Rorik Larson, was quoted in “ How to Make Your Financial Life Happier in 2022 ” in The Wall Street Journal by Anne Tergesen. “If you have more than one traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k) and taxable account, consolidate your holdings into one of each type so you will have fewer statements to keep track of,” says Larson, an adviser in Palos Heights, Ill.

Certified Member, Jill Gianola, Recently Co-authored a Book, Single Women and Money: How to Live Well on Your Income, with Journalist Margaret Price

posted 01-12-2022
Certified member, Jill Gianola, recently co-authored a book,   Single Women and Money:  How to Live Well on Your Income , with journalist Margaret Price, published by Rowman & Littlefield.   Read this review in “ The Savings Game: A great guide about money for single women .”

Certified ACP members Ken Robinson and Chris Wentzien quoted in US News & World Report

posted 01-12-2022
Journalist Coryanne Hicks updated her article in US News & World Report from 2020 with new comments from Certified ACP members Ken Robinson and Chris Wentzien, “ Tax Deductions for Financial Advisor Fees .” And she mentioned ACP by name twice, highlighting ACP leadership on this topic.

Practical Wisdom from ACP Advisors Listed in “Fifteen Must-Listen Financial Podcasts” in Wealthmanagement.com

posted 01-12-2022
In this article in Wealthmanagement.com, “Fifteen Must-Listen Financial Podcasts,” journalist John Kador calls out “Practical Wisdom from ACP Advisors,” hosted by certified member Ken Robinson, as one of the top financial podcasts, according to advisors.

Certified ACP Member, Dr. Linda Y. Leitz, CFP®, EA Receives 2021 Bert Whitehead Visionary Award

posted 01-12-2022
Certified member, Linda Leitz, was honored at the annual ACP conference held in Atlanta. The release, “Dr. Linda Y. Leitz, CFP®, EA receives 2021 Bert Whitehead Visionary Award,” highlights the award presentation.

Certified Member, Shiela Padden, Quoted in “Choosing a Billing Method for Financial Planning."

posted 01-12-2022
Certified member, Shiela Padden, was quoted in this article, “Choosing a billing method for financial planning,” in Journal of Accountancy on the merits of the retainer model.

Alliance of Comprehensive Planners mentioned in Forbes Advisor, “Certified Financial Planner: What Is A CFP?”

posted 01-12-2022
Alliance of Comprehensive Planners was mentioned in this article in Forbes Advisor, “Certified Financial Planner: What Is A CFP?” Web searches on both NAPFA and Alliance of Comprehensive Planners’ website were recommended for finding qualified financial advisors.

ACP Certified Member, Bridget Sullivan Mermel, Quoted in CNBC.com

posted 01-12-2022
ACP Certified member, Bridget Sullivan Mermel, was quoted in this article, “Here are 5 pieces of credit card advice that financial advisors are giving their clients in 2021,” for CNBC.com.  Additionally, Sullivan Mermel was tapped by her local Chicago cable station to host a TV show called “The Chicago Money Show.”

ACP Member Michelle Morris was Quoted in the AARP Article, "10 Money Moves to Start the New Year Right"

posted 12-17-2021
ACP Member Michelle Morris was quoted in the AARP article, "10 Money Moves to Start the New Year Right."

Liz Weston mentions ACP Certified Members in this LA Times Column

posted 11-17-2021
In this LA Times column   Which retirement option is better: Lump sum or monthly payout? , Liz Weston mentioned ACP certified members as an option for individuals to receive fee-only advice to get customized advice based on the reader’s situation.   https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-10/which-retirement-benefit-is-better-lump-sum-monthly-payout

Certified ACP Member Steve Swicegood was interviewed by Freixys Casado on KFDA News Channel 10 Online

posted 09-02-2021
Certified Alliance of Comprehensive Planners member, Steve Swicegood, was  interviewed by Freixys Casado for this piece from his local CBS affiliate, KFDA News Channel 10 online , “ Amarillo financial planners see more young people investing and saving ,” about younger people becoming more motivated to focus on their finances in the midst of the pandemic.

ACP Conference mentioned in InvestmentNews article "As Covid cancels industry events, advisers weigh attending what's left."

posted 09-01-2021
Alliance of Comprehensive Planners conference in Atlanta was mentioned among all other industry events by Jeff Benjamin in InvestmentNews in “ As Covid cancels industry events, advisers weigh attending what’s left .” The journalist included a hyperlink to the ACP website for advisors interested in learning more about ACP and attending the upcoming conference in Atlanta on October 25-28, 2021.   https://www.investmentnews.com/covid-cancels-industry-events-would-be-attendees-weigh-210792

Certified ACP member, Jared Hoole, was quoted in "The Wall Street Journal."

posted 09-01-2021
Certified Alliance of Comprehensive Planners member, Jared Hoole, was quoted in this article in The Wall Street Journal. by Neal Templin, “ How to Prepare Financially for the Death of a Spouse .” Hoole discusses the importance of reviewing estate plans early to avoid problems when one spouse dies unexpectedly.  https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-prepare-financially-for-the-death-of-a-spouse-11622736476 Here is the full article: Media_Hit_WSJ.pdf

Time for Advisors to Take Anti-Spoofing Measures?

posted 08-19-2021
Time for Advisors to Take Anti-Spoofing Measures? by Leo Almazora at Wealth Professional

More Fraudsters Are Impersonating Advisors: How to Protect Your Data and Your Clients

posted 08-19-2021
More Fraudsters Are Impersonating Advisors: How to Protect Your Data and Your Clients By Cheryl Winokur Munk In this piece in  Barron's , ACP is mentioned, showing our leadership on this topic.

ACP Announces 2021 Annual Conference Agenda

posted 08-19-2021
ACP Announces 2021 Annual Conference Agenda!

John Scherer was quoted in MarketWatch article by Alessandra Malito

posted 07-29-2021
Certified Alliance of Comprehensive Planners member, John Scherer, was quoted in this article by Alessandra Malito in MarketWatch, “ We have $8 million saved for retirement, are in our early 50s and want to retire early, but are worried about healthcare expenses — what can we do? ,” about health insurance costs in retirement. “ “The good news is that these days with the exchange, healthcare coverage is more a matter of having an extra expense in retirement and not a matter of whether a person can get coverage in the first place,”  said Scherer.