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Monthly Archives: February, 2022

William Peterman, MRFC® The accredited Master Registered Financial Consultant Certification Program (MRFC®) announces the election of William Peterman, MRFC®, to the MRFC Certification Program Board of Directors. The Board operates independently from the parent company, the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®), to establish and uphold high standards of competence for the MRFC credential holders. Peterman has been in the financial planning business for over 25 years. He has earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accountancy from Western Illinois University in 1980. His many industry designations including: Master Registered Financial Consultant, Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Financial Planner,…

Founder’s Award Recipient – 2022Robert Laraia, RFC® The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®) Founder’s Award is given in honor of the IARFC Founder John J. Gargan to those who have been a past or present Trustee, Chapter Board Director, or Committee Member, held a professional designation/credential awarded by the IARFC, possesses a clean regulatory record, and has been a member in good standing for a minimum of 5 years. They must have achieved a high ethical and professional standard and most importantly, helped expand the visibility of the Association. For 2022, Robert Laraia, RFC® of North Star Wealth…

Dr. Stephanie Yates, Ph.D., RFC®, CFP® The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®) US Chapter welcomes Dr. Stephanie Yates, RFC®, CFP® as the newest member on their Board of Directors. Yates will begin her first term on the Board immediately overseeing the implementation of US Chapter’s goals. Dr. Yates comes to the US Chapter Board of Directors with a very diverse background that will enhance contributions in the area of academics, non profit experience, and program developer of many financial related topics. She earned her B.S. in Marketing, M.B.A. in Accounting and M.A. in International Economics from the University…