This textbook comprehensively compiles and describes core financial services-related ethics, compliance, and relevant regulatory standards of practice. It rests on a foundation of theory related to rulemaking, standards enforcement, and ethics with each chapter focusing on the behavioral and psychological factors associated with creating and managing ethical client-focused ethical practices. It includes practical examples of ethics violations and the actions that can be taken to address et...

Exploring the Human Element of Financial PlanningCommunication Essentials for Financial Planners tackles the counseling side of practice to help financial planners build more productive client relationships. CFP Board’s third book and first in the Financial Planning Series, Communication Essentials will help you learn how to relate to clients on a more fundamental level, and go beyond "hearing" their words to really listen and ul...

The personal, household, and consumer finance field is growing quite rapidly, especially as universities and policy makers see the need for additional research and clinical application in this dynamic area of study. Currently, the profession is advancing towards the stage where professional practice becomes increasingly evidenced-based. Financial Planning and Counseling Scales provides educators, researchers, students, and practitioners with a much needed review of reliable and va...