Professional Conduct and Fiduciary Responsibility Flashcards
7 Principles of the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility (CEPR)
- Integrity
- Objectivity
- Competence
- Fairness
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Diligence
In order (to) care for clients, please do!
CEPR Rules 101, 102, 103
101 - Deals with honesty in marketing CFP services.
102 - Don’t lie, cheat, or steal.
103 - Responsibilities a CFP has to their clients.
CEPR Rules 201, 202, 301, 302
201 - Exercise reasonable and prudent judgement.
202 - Act in the interest of the client
301 - Continuing Education
302 - Advice only in areas where you’re qualified.
CEPR Rules 401, 402, 403, 404, 405
401 - Material Disclosures
402 - Written Disclosures
403 - Written risks of objectivity.
404 - Disclose New Conflicts of Interest
405 - Disclosure of Compensation
CEPR Rules 406, 407, 408, 409, 410
406 - Fair Compensation
407 - Client Recommendations
408 - Define Scope and Authority of CFP
409 - Uniform Adherence by all CFP
410 - Conform to Lawful Objectives of Employer
CEPR Rules 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416
411 - Inform Employer of Outside Affiliations
412 - Act in Good Faith with Partners
413 - Disclose Relevant Information to Partners
414 - Loyalty Clause
415 - Disclose Outside Compensation to Partners
416 - Fair and Reasonable Service to Clients
CEPR Rules 501, 502, 503
501 - Do Not Disclose Client Information
502 - Do Not Disclose Employer Information
503 - Adhere to Expectations of Confidentiality
CEPR Rules 601, 602, 603
601 - Use Marks in Compliance with Rules
602 - Show Respect to other CFPs
603 - Duty to Report Violations to CFP Board
CEPR Rules 604, 605, 606
604 - Duty to Report Violations to Other Regulatories
605 - Duty to Report Violations to Employer
606 - Duty to Not Commit Violations
CEPR Rules 607, 608, 609
607 - Do Not Embarrass the CFP Marks
608 - Duty to Report Firm’s Status to Clients
609 - Duty to Not Practice Other Professions for which a CFP isn’t Qualified
CEPR Rules 610, 611, 612
610 - Return Client Information ASAP
611 - No Reporting of Fake Violations for Spite
612 - Comply with Renewal Requirements
CEPR Rules 701, 702, 703, 704, 705
701 - Serve Diligently
702 - Gather All Necessary Information First
703 - Implement Suitable Recommendations
704 - Research Products
705 - Provide Proper Supervision
CFP Practice Standards
1 - Learn Clients Personal and Financial Situation
2 - Identify and Select Goals
3 - Analyze and Evaluate Current Financial Status
4 - Develop Recommendations
5 - Present Recommendations
6 - Implement Recommendations
7 - Monitor Recommendations
Written Disclosures
- Parties to the Agreement
- Date and Length of Engagement
- How to Terminate Engagement
- Services Provided
- Compensation
- Conflicts of Interest
- Contact Information
- Any Relevant Information for Choosing this CFP.
Verbal Disclosures
- Obligations of the planner to the client.
- Compensation
- Proprietary Products
- Other Ways to Fulfill Engagement