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The Advisors Guide to IRAs

Topic

General Principles of Financial Planning

Program ID

298073

Hours

15

Format

Self-Study / Other

Complexity

Intermediate

Description

This is a continuing education course that covers all aspects of Individual Retirement Accounts. The course is designed to help the financial advisor or insurance professional benefit the client with more in-depth information concerning the history and specific types of IRAs; investing; protections; estate planning; and, education.

Learning Objectives

Upon the completion of the course the student will be able to: • Describe the history and creation of the Individual Retirement Account • Select specific and appropriate IRAs • Determine eligibility for participation, rollovers and distribution • Apply all contribution and tax rules • Present the use of the IRA as an investment vehicle • Explain protection of IRA assets in retirement and estate planning • Establish a Coverdell Education Savings Account