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Capstone in Financial Planning


Course Description

Advanced financial topics and development of a comprehensive financial plan. Regulation, certification, and legal and ethical requirements for financial planners.


Athena Title

Capstone in Financial Planning


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in FHCE 5250E


Prerequisite

(FHCE 3260 or HACE 3260) and (FHCE 4200 or HACE 4200) and (FHCE 4210 or HACE 4210) and (FHCE 4220 or HACE 4220) and (FHCE 4230 or HACE 4230) and RMIN 4000 or RMIN 4000H or RMIN 4000E


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The student will be able to: Understand the principles of accumulating, preserving, and distributing financial resources through knowledge of the topics covered in the class. Compare, contrast, and evaluate financial products and services in the market place. Apply information about different types of families, financial products and services, and the financial market place in order to make recommendations to families at various stages in the family life cycle.


Topical Outline

Role of Financial Planner Regulation of Financial Planners Certification of Financial Planners Legal and Ethical Requirements Financial Planning Process Risk Management Planning Budget, Savings, and Credit Planning Tax Planning Investment Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning Employee Benefits


Syllabus