FP-Canada approved for 1 CE credit

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Course Description

Category Credits: Financial Planning    1

This FP Canada-Approved CE course covers:

  • Legitimate Tax Shelters

    • TFSA

    • RRSP

    • Spousal RRSP

    • RESP

    • Incorporation

    • Permanent Life Insurance

  • Illegitimate Tax Shelters

    • Income Splitting Misuse

    • Charitable Donation Schemes

    • Advisor Responsibility in Tax Shelter Schemes

  • Exempt Securities

    • Overview and Risks

    • Binary Options and Related Fraud

  • Powers of Attorney (POA)

    • Types and Roles

    • Abuse, Legal Consequences, and Case Studies

  • Discretionary Trading Issues

    • Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary Accounts

    • Fiduciary Duties and Violations

  • Fees and Cost Disclosure

    • Investment Costs and Transparency Requirements

  • Code of Ethics

    • Ethical Values and Professional Responsibilities

  • Conflicts of Interest

    • Definitions, Examples, and Disclosure Guidelines

  • Financial Planning Process

    • Advisor Duties, Retirement Planning, and Monitoring


Students must pass the final exam before a certificate will be issued.  

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Lead LLQP Instructor

Professor Adam (Aizad) Ahmad, MBA, MSc, LLQP

Earning his MBA in the UK, Adam holds many professional designations in finance to include: CSC, BCO, IFIC, LLQP, PFP, CPH, Real Estate and more.  Starting his career working for large financial institutions like Sun Life, Edward Jones, Scotiabank, and others, Adam followed his passion for education and moved on to teach life insurance and other financial certifications at various colleges in Ontario.

Now at PNC Learning, Adam helps us with our instructional design and LLQP pre-licensing and CE training.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Video

    • FP Canada Disclaimer

    • Professional Responsibility During Financial Planning Process Video
  • 2

    Quiz

    • Professional Responsibility During Financial Process Quiz

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