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Mon., Sept. 6: In observance of Labor Day, the College for Financial Planning will be closed. Online testing will be available; however, online testing support will not be available.

ACCREDITED ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (SM) OR AAMS® PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRAM
ENROLL NOW
MENTOR PROGRAMS
SELF-STUDY
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROGRAM MATERIALS
EXAMINATION
FREE ASSESSMENT
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
TOPICS
ENROLL NOW
Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM Professional Designation Program
Non-refundable Enrollment Fee
Tuition
Non-refundable Testing Fee
Printed Study Guides
Online Materials and MP3 Audio Files
Printed Workbooks
Mentor Classroom Instruction
Headset
Total Package Price
 
Total Package Price Includes
Online MENTOR Program
$160
$1,085
Self-Study Program
$160
 
 
 
 
$885

By clicking an Enroll button on this page, I understand that the College will use e-mail as the primary method of communication with me concerning notification of information about policy changes, my status in the program, etc. I agree and consent to the College for Financial Planning® sharing my e-mail address with instructors and other students in my classes for educational purposes. I also understand that it is my responsibility to keep the College informed of changes to my e-mail address, mailing address, and phone numbers.

Furthermore, I have read, understand, and agree to all the policies and procedures stated in the catalog, and on the Web site of the College for Financial Planning, Inc., including but not limited to those relating to admission requirements, fees, sales tax, refund policy, updating of study materials, the Privacy Policy, examinations and testing activity, length of enrollment, and completion requirements.

MENTOR PROGRAMS

SELF-STUDY
GENERAL INFORMATION

The growing emphasis on building lasting client relationships and gathering assets under management is changing the way the investment community conducts business. Many of the country’s top investment firms were involved in developing the program, making it uniquely suited to the needs of today’s investment professionals.

The materials include real-life examples, figures, and tables translating investment concepts into everyday work experience—making what you learn immediately applicable to your business.

The College for Financial Planning® awards the ACCREDITED ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTSM AND AAMS® designation to students who:

  • successfully complete the program;
  • pass the final examination; and
  • comply with the Code of Ethics, which includes agreeing to abide by the Standards of Professional Conduct and Terms and Conditions. Applicants must also disclose of any criminal, civil, self-regulatory organization, or governmental agency inquiry, investigation, or proceeding relating to their professional or business conduct. Conferment of the designation is contingent upon the College for Financial Planning’s review of matters either self-disclosed or which are discovered by the College that are required to be disclosed.

Students must sign and return the Code of Ethics forms within six months of passing the final exam. Failure to complete and submit the forms within this time frame may result in termination of the individual’s candidacy. If an individual wishes to apply for authorization to use the Marks in the future, he or she may be required to fulfill the initial designation requirements in place at the time of passing the exam.

Successful students receive a certificate and are granted the right to use the designation on correspondence and business cards for a two-year period.

Continued use of the AAMS® designation is subject to ongoing renewal requirements. Every two years individuals must renew their right to continue using the AAMS® designation by:

  • completing 16 hours of continuing education;
  • reaffirming to abide by the Standards of Professional Conduct, Terms and Conditions, and self disclose any criminal, civil, self-regulatory organization, or governmental agency inquiry, investigation, or proceeding relating to their professional or business conduct; and
  • paying a biennial renewal fee of $75.

Detailed renewal requirements for the College for Financial Planning’s professional designation programs can be found on www.cffpalum.org/renewal.

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PROGRAM MATERIALS

All materials are provided in print and/or online* through your personalized "My Campus" Our curriculum is based on a client-centered, problem-solving method that uses case studies to give students a hands-on approach to the material. Also included are thousands of open-ended, multiple choice, and case analysis questions that help you prepare for the national exam and equip you with knowledge that will benefit your clients. As a further advantage, our highly qualified, full-time faculty is available via telephone, e-mail, and fax to support you in your studies.

*Mentor Program includes online access.

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EXAMINATION
Students must test at a testing center and are eligible to take the final exam 24 hours after enrollment. The exam is a multiple-choice exam, offered electronically, permitting you to test at your convenience.

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FREE ASSESSMENT
Experience our testing environment first-hand while you test your knowledge. Now you can take a sample exam similar to those you will find in our program.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

The Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM Professional Designation Program is registered with CFP Board, NASBA, TX State Board of Accountancy, NJ State Board of Accountancy, and certain State Insurance departments for continuing education (CE) credit. The program may also qualify for firm element requirements of the securities industry. See details in the Continuing Education Table.

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TOPICS
  • The Asset Management Process
  • Investors, Policy & Change
  • Risk, Return & Investment Performance
  • Asset Allocation & Selection
  • Investment Strategies
  • Taxation of Investment Products
  • Investment Opportunities for an Individual’s Retirement
  • Investment Considerations for Small-Business Owners
  • Deferred Compensation & Other Benefit Plans for Key Executives
  • Insurance Products for Investment Clients
  • Estate Planning for Investment Clients
  • Regulatory & Ethical Issues for the Investment Professional

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"The AAMS program is by far the best that I've come across. It is informative, precise, extremely well-written, and it has immediate theoretical and practical values. The AAMS program should be a requirement for anyone involved in asset allocation and money management."

Lev Revutsky, AAMS®
Integrated Financial & Insurance Securities

 

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