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FINANCIAL PLANNINGEDUCATION CENTERDePaul University’s Financial Planning Education Centeris a leader in continuing education and training for financialservice professionals. One of the longest-running classroomproviders of financial planning education in the Midwest,the Financial Planning Education Center offers programs forboth experienced professionals and career changers. TheFinancial Planning Education Center has helped more than3,000 professionals further their financial education andhas provided several corporations with customized, on-sitetraining for their staff.Educating Chicagoland financial planners since 1999.

FINANCIAL PLANNING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMAt DePaul, you’ll gain the knowledge you need—as well as the certification that’s respected in themarketplace—to succeed in the growing field of financial planning. Certification gives you the credentialsyou need, whether you want to break into the profession or advance in your current career. DePaul’sFinancial Planning Certificate program is the longest-running, board-certified financial planning programin the Chicago area. Since 1999, DePaul’s program has been widely recognized as an assurance of skillsin financial planning—skills that clients and companies seek. A rigorous curriculum—taught by expertpractitioners and instructors—covers the many different facets of financial planning, including insurance,investments, income tax, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning.WHO SHOULD ATTENDThis program is right for anyone pursuingthe Certified Financial Planner certification, including professionals whoare in the fields of investment brokerage,insurance, banking, accounting and law.Through a rigorous course of study, you’llbe prepared to take the CFP CertificationExamination. The Certified FinancialPlanner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFPBoard) requires individuals to have anundergraduate degree before claimingCFP certification. Therefore, we stronglyrecommend that students have a four-yeardegree before enrolling in the program.HOW YOU WILL BENEFITExceptional instructors. Our facultymembers have extensive professionalexperience; each instructor has eitherCFP certification or another appropriateprofessional designation. The programfollows the topics recommended by CFPBoard as a framework for all courses,with instructors providing additionalexercises, case studies and handouts.The result is a series of courses combiningsound financial planning theory andpractical skill development.Convenient Loop campus location andscheduling. The six required modules areoffered on weeknights at DePaul’s Loopcampus as well as in an online format ona quarterly schedule. Each module runs 11weeks. Average completion time for theprogram is 18 months.Flexible payment options. Pay as yougo. You are not required to financiallycommit to the entire program. Also,a company deferral payment option isavailable to those participants witha tuition reimbursement plan throughtheir employers.Proven success. Graduates of this programconsistently outperform the nationalaverage for first-time test takers of theCFP Certification Examination. The realworld experience of our faculty ensuresthat participants are not only ready for theexam, but also are prepared to succeed intoday’s competitive, growing profession offinancial planning.Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.owns the marks CFP , Certified Financial Planner ,and CFP (with flame logo) in the U.S., which itawards to individuals who successfully completeinitial and ongoing certification requirements.DePaul University does not certify individuals to usethe CFP , Certified Financial Planner and CFP(with flame logo) certification marks. CFP certificationis granted only by Certified Financial Planner Boardof Standards Inc., to those persons who, in addition tocompleting an educational requirement suchas this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met itsethics, experience and examination requirements.CPE.DEPAUL.EDU/FPEC 1

PROGRAM LOGISTICSTransfer Policy. Course work from anotherRequirements for Certification.CFP Board-registered program may beeligible for transfer. Requests (includingthe course description from the otherschool’s catalog and an official transcript)must be made in writing. To earncertification from DePaul, students mustcomplete more than 50 percent of theircourse work in DePaul’s program.The DePaul program provides onlythe educational component for CFP Certification. Visit CFP Board’s websiteat cfp.net for a complete listing ofrequirements.Textbooks. Textbooks are required for eachcourse and are available for purchase at theLoop Campus bookstore. Textbook fees andthe CFP Certification Examination fee arenot included in the tuition.2 FINANCIAL PLANNING EDUCATION CENTERInformation Sessions. DePaul offers freeinformation sessions about the FinancialPlanning Certificate Program prior to thestart of each new term. Meet with a financialplanning instructor who will provide anoverview of the program and the CertifiedFinancial Planner designation. Visitcpe.depaul.edu/cfpinfo for the dates andtimes of upcoming information sessions.Online Program Option. DePaul also offersthe Financial Planning Certificate Programin an instructor-led, Internet-deliveredversion. Enjoy the convenience and flexibilityof online courses while learning fromexceptional instructors who are only anemail or phone call away. All lectures areavailable “on demand” 24/7 from anywherein the country. The e-Financial PlanningCertificate Program offers you the samerigorous curriculum as our in-class optionto prepare you for CFP certification.

REQUIRED COURSESStudents receive more than 30 hours ofin-depth instruction on each of the six coresubjects. For a more detailed descriptionof each, visit cpe.depaul.edu/fpec.Fundamentals of Financial Planning andInsurance PlanningIn this introduction to the basics of thefinancial planning profession, you’ll learnhow to evaluate client data, needs andgoals, and the concept of the time value ofmoney. Topics covered include the financialplanning process, CFP Board’s code ofethics and professional responsibility,budgeting, financial institutions, clientbehavior and financial planning for specialcircumstances. In addition, you’ll gain athorough understanding of insurance basics,a broad range of insurance types and riskmanagement strategies.Investment PlanningThis course introduces you to basicinvestment concepts and focuses on clientneeds and assessments, particularly as theyrelate to risk tolerance and exposure. Topicsinclude investment vehicles and strategies,measures of investment risks and returns,valuation concepts and methods, portfoliomanagement and diversification, assetallocation, pricing models, hedging and optionstrategies, tax-efficient investing and others.Income Tax PlanningEstate PlanningTaxes play a big role in financial planning,and in this course you’ll gain an overviewof the federal tax system, includingconcepts of personal and businesstaxation. Topics include tax compliance,income tax fundamentals and calculations,tax accounting methods, charitablecontributions and deductions.The fifth required course is an introductionto estate planning challenges, techniquesand taxation. Topics include estateplanning documents, gifting strategiesand taxation, incapacity planning, estatetax calculation and compliance.Retirement Planning andEmployee BenefitsMany clients seek the help of financialplanners in preparing for retirement,whether for themselves or their employees.You’ll learn about planning alternatives,including qualified and non-qualifiedretirement plans and social security. Someof the topics covered are retirement needsanalysis, Social Security and Medicare,types of retirement plans for individualsand businesses, and distribution rules.The course also addresses non-pensionemployee benefits.Financial Plan DevelopmentIn this course, you’ll learn how to integrateand apply your financial planning knowledgeand communicate what you’ve learned in theform of both a written financial plan and anoral presentation.Check our website for current course dates.CPE.DEPAUL.EDU/FPEC 3

“THE INSTRUCTOR GAVE MANY REAL-LIFEEXAMPLES, AND THIS WAS VERY HELPFULIN APPLYING WHAT WAS LEARNED.”NICOLE H.“THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEDEPAUL PROGRAM. I FOUND THE EXAM TO BEREALLY CHALLENGING AND I DON’T THINK I COULDHAVE BEEN ANY MORE PREPARED THAN I WAS.”NANCY F.“I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT I COMPLETEDAND PASSED THE CFP EXAM. I COULD NOTHAVE DONE THAT WITHOUT ALL THAT I LEARNEDAT DEPAUL. I APPRECIATE THE EFFORTS YOUPUT IN TO MAKE THE PROGRAM FIRST RATE.”SAMUEL A.4 FINANCIAL PLANNING EDUCATION CENTER

CONTINUING ANDPROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONREGISTRATION FORMDePaul UniversityFINANCIAL PLANNING EDUCATION CENTERPROGRAM AND COURSESNameDate of BirthHome AddressCityStateHome PhoneHome EmailWAYS TO REGISTERZipOnline:cpe.depaul.edu/fpecApplicant — Detach here.Employer TitleBusiness AddressCityStateBusiness PhoneBusiness EmailFaxZipWalk in:14 East Jackson Blvd., Suite 1010Preferred mailing address:HomeBusinessPreferred email address:HomeBusinessHow did you hear about us:EmailInternet SearchCPE EventOtherPrint AdDirect MailWord of MouthEmployerProfessional Organization/AssociationHigh School/GEDAssociate DegreeOtherBachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeInsuranceAccountingHighest level of education:Mail in:DePaul University, CPE1 East Jackson BoulevardChicago, Illinois 60604-2201Fax registration form to:(312) 362-8764Call:(312) 362-6300Professional DegreeDoctoral DegreeSchool previously attended:Continuing Education Credit:Program TitleDatesDaysCampusCostTOTAL:PAYMENT OPTIONS (Payment must be received at the time of registration.)Check (payable to DePaul University CPE)VisaAccount NumberMasterCardDiscoverAmerican ExpressExpiration DateName as it appears on the cardSignaturePayment may be made by check, VISA, Master Card, Discover, American Express or money order. Cash will not be accepted. Payment must be received at the time of registration. Checksshould be made payable to DePaul University CPE and reference the student’s name. University policy requires a 25.00 Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fee to be charged for all returned checks.All registrations are due seven calendar days before the course start date. Any registration submitted after that deadline will be charged a mandatory 75.00 late registration fee. You will receiveconfirmation of your registration by email. If you need confirmation or a receipt mailed to you, contact our office at (312) 362-6300 or cperegistration@depaul.edu. Written notification of cancellation isrequired seven calendar days before the course start date to receive a full refund (minus a 75.00 cancellation fee).DePaul’s complete registration and student policies can be found on our website at cpe.depaul.edu. We reserve the right to substitute instructors, change the day and location that programs meet, andcancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events.CPE.DEPAUL.EDU/FPEC

DePaul University Continuing andProfessional Education (CPE) is a leadingprovider of professional developmentand learning for working adults seekingto enhance their skills, advance in theircareers and enrich their understanding ofa rapidly changing world. CPE also offerseducation solutions customized to meetthe needs of business, government andnonprofit organizations.Corporate TrainingFor organizations wishing to increasethe knowledge and skills of theiremployees, DePaul’s Continuing andProfessional Education offers customizedlearning solutions.Visit Our WebsiteFor online registration, courseinformation and current dates, visit ourwebsite at cpe.depaul.edu/fpec.Program ContactCPE Registration(312) 362-6300cperegistration@depaul.eduFP

school’s catalog and an official transcript) must be made in writing. To earn certification from DePaul, students must complete more than 50 percent of their course work in DePaul’s program. Textbooks. Textbooks are required for each course and are available for