...my life and career the most: someone coming alongside me and helping me with things I didn't even know I didn't know. I strive to teach and help in a relevant, understandable, and helpful way. I attended Oakland University on a full-tuition academic scholarship and majored in finance and minored in accounting. After working in the financial planning industry for 4 years, I became one of the youngest CFP Professionals in the country in 2019....
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On the road to success you will have a temporary inconvenience for a permanent improvement. It is during these times that help from a seasoned individual can get you over the hump. I believe that life is better when we have help along the way, and I believe I can be the tutor that gives it to you.
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...Tutors, my vision is to help you achieve your goal of successfully passing the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, State Life & Health Insurance License, the CFP curriculum and the exam, ChFC curriculum and anything related to the finance and financial services industry. Reading material and memorizing it is one thing, understanding how to strategically take these exams and understanding the concept is where my skills will help you successfully achieve your...
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I want my students to have fun while learning, and know why they are learning certain topics. I can use my 15 years of industry experience to share how learning topics would be applied during real life situations. I want my student to not only pass their exam, but also have confidence in their future careers.
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...exams. My teaching and coaching style is based on patience and ensuring a strong base understanding of the answer, and how to confidently and consistently answer similar questions going forward. My goal will be to find a way to relate the areas you might need more focus on and teach it in a way that will be memorable for future questions. My main topic of tutoring is the CFP but I am available for most...
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...have several industry licenses; series 7, 66, 51, 24, and 2-15. I am passionate about personal financial literacy and have previously taught financial literacy classes to high school students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about business, economics, leadership, personal finance, and securities licensing. In my experience helping students prepare for complex exams, we always seem to have the most success when we have discovered the student's learning style...
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I have been in Finance for 20+ yrs specializing in Investments, Financial Planning and Estate Planning. I enjoy trading, technical analysis and reading/writing about the stock market. I enjoy sharing my years of knowledge and experience with others.
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I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, Chartered Financial Consultant & Charted Retirement Planning Counselor. I love personal finance and hope you will too!
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...Currently I manage a sales team at T. Rowe Price. I am FINRA Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, Series 24, and Series 66 registered in all 53 jurisdictions. In previous roles, I was responsible for mentoring and supporting associates tasked with passing various FINRA licenses, as well as the following exams: CRPC, CFP, ChFC. Additionally, I am a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). I have experience working with first time test takers as well...
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...owners. I have taught personal finance at a university and enjoy guiding people through financial planning discussions -- including investment planning, insurance planning, retirement planning, estate planning and tax planning. In addition, I spent 25 years as an EMT and paramedic and have taught many medical classes at high schools and community colleges. I have been a CPR and advanced first aid instructor since 1991. I have been a Wilderness Advanced First Aid instructor since...
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...my life and health insurance license and have passed the CFA level one exam. My favorite part about tutoring is helping someone in my same industry or on the same career path understand a concept that previously was difficult to grasp. I have been educating my clients for years on the following topics - retirement, tax, insurance, estate, and investment planning. I am patient and understand that people have different ways of understanding things. I...
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...and re-testers alike; whatever your situation, we can find a strategy that is unique to you and your needs. We'll start with a study calendar that charts out your time to the exam, and how best to utilize your time based on your circumstances, learning style, and needs. Whether you need a sounding board to confirm your understanding, visual aids, practice quizzes, or mini lessons, we'll find the strategies that get you to your "ah-ha"...
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...to relate some biographical facts such as my name, my age, my marital and family status? Perhaps I should invite you on a short walk through my education background or professional engagements? Should we focus on what qualifies me to coach you or your daughter or son on various academic subjects or the college admissions process or professional skills and their application? In truth, I don't think any of the above is a specific reason...
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...understanding of exam content stem from years of close collaboration with students across various categories. I am dedicated to being available for my students, offering the flexibility to learn at their own pace, whether that means intensive preparation in a month or a more gradual, step-by-step approach. My goal is to provide unwavering support and assistance, helping you conquer your test and advance in your career and achievements. Let's work together to turn your goals...
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...in Marketing in 2010 and became a licensed financial advisor in June of 2011. In February of 2017, I co-founded my financial planning firm, Providers & Families Wealth Management, with my wife, Lindsey; and in December of that year, I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. The most influential teachers in my life provided an engaging and entertaining learning experience, and I strongly believe that these are very important characteristics of an impactful education! I look...
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Have been tutoring on and off in a variety of subject areas since the 7th grade. My areas of specialty are in the science and in money-related topics such as securities, insurance, economics, finance, and accounting.
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...my name is Austin. I have grown a passion for the ever evolving & complex financial world & enjoy breaking it down with students so that everyone can understand. I obtained my CFP (Certified Financial Planner) back in 2021 & have been a Financial Advisor since I graduated college back in 2019. Our practice specializes in financial planning & focusing on the 13 wealth management issues, so please allow me to help assist you in...
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CFP Tutoring FAQ
If you want to work as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), you need to pass the CFP Certification Exam. This test is designed to assess your ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the context of real life situations. If you're having a hard time translating your academic studies into practical applications, Varsity Tutors can help you find an experienced CFP tutor to assist in your exam prep.
The CFP Certification Exam is an online test consisting of 170 multiple-choice questions, some of which are standalone while others are associated with short scenarios or lengthy case histories. The test is taken in two three-hour sessions with a break in between. Sections on the test include Professional Conduct and Regulation (7%), General Financial Planning Principles (17%), Education Planning (6%), Risk Management and Insurance Planning (12%), Investment Planning (17%), Tax Planning (12%), Retirement Savings and Income Planning (17%), and Estate Planning (12%).
A private CFP tutor can help you on any or all of the areas above, working on whatever you need to focus on. You are also free to study at your own pace, whether that means moving faster or more slowly than your CFP classes. Any questions asked can also be answered quickly, helping you follow every lesson on your quest to earn CFP certification. This makes working with a private tutor a great option for you.
You will have access to Exam Tax Tables during the test, but you need to learn how to effectively utilize them. Your CFP tutor can provide demonstrations to show you how to use them in a timed test environment, and then provide practice problems for some practical experience you can draw on.
While the test lacks a specific reading comprehension component, you need to be able to quickly process the scenarios and case studies that accompany some of the questions. Your CFP tutor can provide sample reading materials to help you learn what to look for. They may even share some active reading tips to make it easier to find a given piece of information in a hurry.
If you're ready to work with a CFP tutor, we can help you find somebody who can work on your schedule. Our mobile-compatible Live Learning Platform allows you to study whenever and wherever you get the chance. It also offers several learning aids, including video chat functionality for face-to-face study sessions online. Reach out to us today for more details.
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