Update Ethics Approved Program…. The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) has recently approved over 350 members in the past three months in their new “Ethics Approved” program. This program is an effort towards increased transparency regarding the member’s professional background and their adherence to a Code of Ethics. The IARFC Team is reviewing all membership renewals submitted to the Association and rewarding members for their long-term commitment to the IARFC Code of Ethics. They are checking FINRA records, state licensing records and even conducting an internet search of each member’s name. Reviewed history includes personal or business bankruptcies,…

The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) reports a record number of nominations received for the annual Loren Dunton Memorial Award. This tribute is to “honor a person who has made a substantial contribution to the financial services profession and/or the financial interest of the public.” “We are very pleased with the number of nominations this year,” related Dunton Committee Chair H. Stephen Bailey, RFC®. “These people represent the brightest and most successful consultants in our profession – it is a very difficult decision.” With nominations closed as of November 30th, the list of distinguished financial consultants reads: Erin…