2026 Ethics in Action is a 6-hour continuing education course designed to meet NASAAs ethics-related CE requirements while equipping Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs) with practical tools to navigate the complexities of modern financial advising. Through 27 comprehensive chapters, the course covers fiduciary responsibilities, transparency, cyber security, emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, ESG investing, and regulatory compliance. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, knowledge checks, and actionable strategies to build trust, manage risks, and adapt to evolving industry challenges. This course is ideal for IARs seeking to strengthen ethical decision-making, meet regulatory standards, and enhance client relationships, earning 6 CE credits upon completion to meet the Ethics CE requirement.
This course provides advisors with a comprehensive 2026 market outlook and strategies for navigating complex financial challenges. It explains the purpose and impact of current macro trends, including global election cycles, geopolitical events, and interest rate movements, on client portfolios. The content includes an in-depth review of emerging investment trends, such as the rapid growth of active ETFs, the application of artificial intelligence (AI), and cryptocurrency investments. Participants will learn top strategies to integrate these insights and trends into actionable financial advice to help clients meet their long-term financial goals.
Capital Group’s 2026 Midyear Outlook explores the forces shaping markets and economies in a year marked by global uncertainty and rapid change. The session covers the impact of geopolitical events, the continued rise of artificial intelligence, and what emerging opportunities may be on the horizon for global equites and fixed income through 2026 and beyond. Advisors will gain perspective on navigating volatility, identifying resilient trends and building portfolios for a changing world — all with a focus on practical, long-term strategies.
2026 Planning Essentials - New Limits, Rules & Client Strategies
Creating a stable income from retirement savings can be counterintuitive, as advisors must ensure income stability while navigating market volatility and sequence-of-returns risk, which can significantly impact a client’s portfolio and increase exposure to longevity risk. In this webinar, Michael Finke explains how advisors can align investment strategies with specific retirement spending goals by differentiating between essential and discretionary expenses. He then outlines 3 strategies for using fixed income to meet essential spending needs: withdrawals from bond funds, building Treasury bond ladders to match future liabilities, and transferring longevity risk through annuities. Together, these approaches provide a framework for creating a more stable and predictable retirement income plan while balancing tradeoffs among risk, flexibility, and guarantees.
Financial professionals specializing in 401(k) plans can significantly enhance the financial security of the U.S. workforce at retirement and attract a steady stream of clients. This course provides an overview of 401(k) plans, helping professionals become trusted partners by understanding how these plans work and how to use them to meet clients’ retirement goals.