The US Chapter of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®), has completed the 2023 National Financial Plan Competition showcasing the three Finalists in their bid to gain the top honors. Congratulations to Ethan Farar & Austin Kunzler from Utah Valley University who have emerged as the First Place Team. The Complete Judging Results: First Place: Ethan Farar & Austin Kunzler – Utah Valley University Second Place: Logan Larochelle & Anthony Cassio – University of North FloridaThird Place: Josh Bell – Utah Valley University Utah Valley University Financial Planning Program, Professor Luke Dean, Ph.D., RFC® weighs in on how the…

The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®) Founder’s Award is given in the spirit 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, possess a clean regulatory record, and have 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 2023, Barry L. Dayley, MRFC® is honored with this commendation. “It’s important to recognize…

The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®) – US Chapter is pleased to announce two outstanding members who have given their time and energy to support the IARFC thus earning them the Chapter’s Ambassador Award. Given annually, the Ambassador Award recognizes their individual achievements and acknowledges their dedication in serving the IARFC Mission. This Mission recognizes world-class financial consultants and empowers them to make a transformational difference in the financial lives of the families and communities they serve. The criteria for the Ambassador Award are: The recipients so designated for 2023 are: Lisa Ford, MRFC®, Ascend Financial Planning…

IARFC Trustee Chair, Barry L. Dayley, MRFC® presents Dunton Award to Alan Kifer, MRFC® The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®) has named Alan C. Kifer, MRFC® of “Top Gun” Financial Planning in Scottsdale, AZ as the Loren Dunton Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2023 in recognition of one who has made substantial contributions to the financial services profession and the financial interests of the public. With a career covering over 30 years of professional practice, Kifer continues to embrace Loren Dunton’s philosophy in every aspect of dedication and zeal! Generally regarded as the “Father of Financial Planning”, Loren…

The nationally accredited financial Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC®) Certification Program announces the addition of Sean K. Clark, MRFC®, CEO from York Independents, Inc of Wilmington, NC as their newest Board Director. Overseen by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC®), with Chapters worldwide, Clark will help guide the accredited program in the next phase of growth to accelerate the MRFC’s expansion throughout the United States. The nationally accredited financial Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC®) Certification Program announces the addition of Sean K. Clark, MRFC®, CEO from York Independents, Inc of Wilmington, NC as their newest Board Director. Overseen…