Expand Your Practice with Targeted Training and Earn Valuable CE/CPD Credits

Having an MFA™ is not simply about the money, the product, or the plan—it’s about creating and managing inter-advisory relationships with ideal clients. Add Real Wealth Management™ to your accounting or tax practice as an MFA-Business Services Specialist and expand your specialized wealth management knowledge.

The Master Financial Advisor (MFA) designation is intended for financial professionals who may already have an existing designation or license and are looking for a way to expand their practice with targeted training in topics important to client servicing and retention today: tax efficiency, investment planning and the lifecycle of Real Wealth Management—encompassing a holistic view of the client’s need for accumulation, growth, preservation and transition of wealth over time.

Specialize as an MFA-Business Services Specialist

As an MFA-Business Services Specialist, understand family-owned enterprises throughout the lifecycle of the business—from start-up, to mid-term growth through to a successful transition to the next business owner. That insight requires a firm understanding of the financial statements and the T1 and T2 tax returns—a critical skill if you want to be precise about insurance and investment needs. This program is designed for the advisor who wants to build a reputation for excellence with small to medium sized firms by sharpening valuation, transition and tax knowledge.

Two More Ways to Specialize as an MFA

MFA – Retirement Income Specialist
Investment advisors who wish to meet the demand for tax-efficient income and effective wealth management as their clients transition from accumulation to spending, for wants and needs in retirement, will welcome the opportunity to study this leading-edge program. It is designed to provide structure and process for developing and monitoring tax-efficient retirement income plans featuring robust planning software.



MFA – Succession & Estate Planning Specialist
The financial crisis has caused a crisis of another kind for financial advisors: a loss of trust and credibility by millions of clients who are now looking for more qualified people to manage their succession and estate planning decisions. Differentiate yourself as the designated succession and estate planning specialist in your community and become a valuable resource to your clients as they develop succession plans for their businesses.

 
 

Continuing Professional Development That Adds Value To Your Advisory Practice

Everything is Included – Everything you need is included in your tax-deductible tuition fees. Plus, returning Knowledge Bureau clients get discounted VIP rates on our ongoing courses, workshops, and conferences geared to the financial services industry.
 
Fits Your Schedule – Study 24/7 – We know that successful wealth management professionals like you are busy. Our world-class online study environment is available to you whenever your schedule permits, for easy integration of ongoing professional development into your life.
 
Top Instructors and Course Authors – Knowledge Bureau faculty members are some of the leading minds in the financial services industry today, and they are available to answer your questions personally. Intimate access to experts anytime is an invaluable benefit unique to the Knowledge Bureau professional development experience.
 
Accreditation and Certification – Earn CE/CPD credits while you join a national network of top wealth advisors. Knowledge Bureau courses are recognized by a wide variety of organizations in Canada, including FPSC, IIROC, and various provincial insurance councils and accounting associations.
 
Access to Additional Tools – EverGreen Explanatory Notes are an indispensable resource when interacting with your clients during financial planning sessions and especially during tax season. With over 800 indexed articles curated by a professional tax research team, it’s never been easier to be prepared for clients’ questions around tax efficiency and its impact on financial planning and decision-making. Knowledge Bureau Calculators assist with the planning process by providing powerful tools for analysis and scenario construction on topics ranging from debt reduction to retirement planning to tax efficiency through the wealth lifecycle.
 

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