Move beyond basic asset allocation to build portfolios that align with client goals and survive market volatility.
Building an investment portfolio is a tough job. You have to balance the client’s financial goals with their personal financial situation and risk tolerance. This all starts with an investment policy statement (IPS). However, what does a good IPS look like? What does it consist of? And how has portfolio management changed in more recent times? Through case studies and real-world examples, we will explore how to create IPSs for clients, as well as how portfolio management has evolved over time.
The curriculum provides a thorough examination of portfolio risk, highlighting how to effectively measure, manage, and mitigate exposure at varying stages of life. By understanding the complex intersection of risk capacity, asset allocation, and adaptive planning, financial professionals will gain the necessary insight to design resilient, long-term portfolios tailored to the shifting realities of the human lifecycle.
Who Should Attend:
CPAs and financial advisors who want to know more about the fundamentals of portfolio management.
CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education in Richmond, VA. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance. David was the first Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com, where he served for more than three years. He holds four master’s degrees, contributes frequently to professional publications, and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer. David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. Through Peters Professional Education, David is the author and instructor for over 125 recorded on-demand CPE courses and leads private trainings, in-person tax seminars, and quarterly live tax update webinars. His areas of instruction include accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics, and he regularly teaches professionals across the United States.
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