Helen
Modly, CFP®, CPWA®
If you missed
our spring symposium on June 20th, you missed some of the best
presentations I have ever seen at our chapter’s event. Their presentations are
available to view on Guidebook and there is some great material there.
Last week, I
joined ten of our local chapter members and scores of FPA members from around
the country for our first annual FPA Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Collectively
we met with many of our senators, representatives and their legislative staff.
We were there to
introduce the FPA as THE association
for financial planners and to explain our positions on SEC and State regulation
of RIAs vs. a regulatory plan that involves FINRA or third party examiners. We
also talked about the distinctions between a fiduciary level of care vs. a
suitability standard and we voiced our opinion that there needs to be some
standards set for holding out as a financial planner.
We had beautiful
weather for our trek between the various buildings. Here we are at the
beginning of the day.
Interestingly,
we were asked by one staffer for a senator on the banking committee if our
association was brand new since she had never heard of it. This comment
highlights why this Advocacy Day needs to happen every year. As a chapter with
820 members in Capitol Hill’s back yard, we should be able to field an army of
planners next year. I hope you will consider joining us.
Warmest regards,
Helen Modly
hmodly@focus-wealth.com
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