Approved IAR CE Courses

This course teaches financial professionals how to deliver insights that clients can hear, understand, and act upon during periods of market stress. Drawing on financial counseling principles and applied behavioral psychology, the program explains why client emotions often block rational decision-making and how advisers can ethically work through that resistance. Participants learn how framing, contrast, anchoring, and social proof influence client perception of risk, return, and long-term outcomes. The class emphasizes translating market data into real-life meaning that aligns with client goals and values. By the end of the program, advisers will be better equipped to communicate expertise in ways that strengthen trust, improve client outcomes, and reinforce fiduciary responsibility.

This course, Supreme Court Rejects Key SEC Enforcement Method, examines the landmark Supreme Court decision that significantly curtails the SEC's ability to impose civil penalties through administrative proceedings. The course explores the ruling's constitutional foundation, particularly its reliance on the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial, and its broader implications for financial professionals, regulatory agencies, and legal enforcement mechanisms. Participants will gain insight into how this decision reshapes SEC enforcement strategy, affects state regulatory agencies, and empowers defense attorneys in financial fraud cases. Additionally, the course discusses potential future legal challenges, including the possibility of further limitations on administrative enforcement across various federal and state agencies.

This course, presented by Paul Hood, provides an in-depth analysis of the potential tax law changes following the 2024 election and their impact on financial planning strategies. The session covers key issues such as the Byrd Rule's effect on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the likelihood of legislative modifications before provisions sunset in 2026, and how political dynamics influence tax policy decisions. Participants will gain insights into strategic tax planning, including considerations for estate and gift taxes, charitable contributions, grantor trusts, and asset protection strategies. The course emphasizes risk assessment for clients, highlighting prudent approaches to managing uncertainty in light of evolving tax laws. Through detailed discussions on various planning techniques, professionals will be better equipped to advise clients on actions to take'or avoid'as they prepare for future legislative changes.

The course for CFP and CPA financial planning professionals focuses on equipping fiduciaries with essential skills to evaluate, justify, and manage life insurance policies under best-interest regulations. Participants learn about cost-transparency, policy illustrations, and diversification strategies, ensuring recommendations align with fiduciary standards like those outlined by FINRA and the Uniform Prudent Investor Act. The class also emphasizes leveraging independent research tools like Veralytic and using stochastic modeling to assess long-term policy viability. This ensures practitioners can confidently navigate the complex life insurance landscape, protecting client interests and complying with evolving industry regulations.

This course provides financial professionals with an evidence-based update on U.S. economic conditions and stock market trends as of August 19, 2025. Fritz Meyer analyzes key indicators including PMI data, employment trends, consumer spending, GDP forecasts, and inflation, offering insight into how these data points impact client portfolios. The course emphasizes long-term growth patterns, the wealth effect from baby boomers, and the role of earnings expectations in supporting high equity valuations. It also explores American exceptionalism, U.S. vs. international equity performance, and the implications of federal debt and deficits. Designed for CFP, CPA, CIMA, and IAR CE and CPE credit, this course helps professionals better understand today's financial landscape and communicate it effectively to clients.