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Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) training
Dates: September 14, 16, 18, 22 and 24
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: September 7, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
This is a live, virtual training course with a Broadridge provided instructor for participants who wish to learn about the investment fiduciary methodology. It is also a core requirement to obtain the AIF® designation. The course will be conducted online using the Webex software platform. Students are not expected to turn on their webcams.
The course includes five 2-hour sessions, for a total of 10 hours. Prior to attending the course, participants are expected to read the Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors handbook, which will be made available to registrants through the learning management system. Students are expected to attend all live classes.
After completing the course, participants can schedule their exam using our remote proctor service, ProctorU at no additional charge.
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm PDT
Location: Newport Beach Marriott Bayview
500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Registration deadline: September 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
The AIF® Capstone, content available Mid-July, is a hybrid course consisting of a one day, instructor-led seminar, following the AIF Self-paced Online training. The AIF training content details a comprehensive and defensible investment decision-making process with an emphasis on legal and regulatory obligations associated with the fiduciary standard and professional best practices. The online component is available for 180 days from date of purchase. Successful completion of AIF Training is one of the requirements for attaining AIF Credential.
Dates: October 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: October 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
This is a live, virtual training course with a Broadridge provided instructor for participants who wish to learn about the investment fiduciary methodology. It is also a core requirement to obtain the AIF® designation. The course will be conducted online using the Webex software platform. Students are not expected to turn on their webcams.
The course includes five 2-hour sessions, for a total of 10 hours. Prior to attending the course, participants are expected to read the Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors handbook, which will be made available to registrants through the learning management system. Students are expected to attend all live classes.
After completing the course, participants can schedule their exam using our remote proctor service, ProctorU at no additional charge.
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Dates: November 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: November 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
This is a live, virtual training course with a Broadridge provided instructor for participants who wish to learn about the investment fiduciary methodology. It is also a core requirement to obtain the AIF® designation. The course will be conducted online using the Webex software platform. Students are not expected to turn on their webcams.
The course includes five 2-hour sessions, for a total of 10 hours. Prior to attending the course, participants are expected to read the Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors handbook, which will be made available to registrants through the learning management system. Students are expected to attend all live classes.
After completing the course, participants can schedule their exam using our remote proctor service, ProctorU at no additional charge.
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Dates: November 30, December 2, 4, 8, and 10
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: December 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
This is a live, virtual training course with a Broadridge provided instructor for participants who wish to learn about the investment fiduciary methodology. It is also a core requirement to obtain the AIF® designation. The course will be conducted online using the Webex software platform. Students are not expected to turn on their webcams.
The course includes five 2-hour sessions, for a total of 10 hours. Prior to attending the course, participants are expected to read the Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors handbook, which will be made available to registrants through the learning management system. Students are expected to attend all live classes.
After completing the course, participants can schedule their exam using our remote proctor service, ProctorU at no additional charge.
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Dates: January 19, 21, 25, 27, and 29
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: January 12, 2027, at 4:00 pm ET
This is a live, virtual training course with a Broadridge provided instructor for participants who wish to learn about the investment fiduciary methodology. It is also a core requirement to obtain the AIF® designation. The course will be conducted online using the Webex software platform. Students are not expected to turn on their webcams.
The course includes five 2-hour sessions, for a total of 10 hours. Prior to attending the course, participants are expected to read the Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors handbook, which will be made available to registrants through the learning management system. Students are expected to attend all live classes.
After completing the course, participants can schedule their exam using our remote proctor service, ProctorU at no additional charge.
Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst (AIFA®) training
Dates: October 20, 23, and 29
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: October 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
AIFA® designation training prepares participants to conduct fiduciary assessments on an organization's conformance to legal and regulatory obligations associated with the fiduciary standard and professional best practices. The course consists of online pre-work, three live virtual training sessions, and a case study assessment using the CEFEX Electronic Assessment Form.
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Educational webinars
Date: August 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
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This session explores the notable growth of Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) and why they are becoming an increasingly popular retirement plan solution for employers. Attendees will gain insights into how PEPs can help reduce administrative complexity, transfer certain fiduciary responsibilities, and create a more efficient plan management experience. The discussion highlights research findings showing the impact PEPs can have on employer satisfaction, employee outcomes, and advisor relationships. Attendees will also learn the critical role of the Pooled Plan Provider and key considerations when evaluating PEP solutions. Whether supporting existing clients or pursuing new opportunities, attendees will leave with practical strategies for positioning PEPs as a valuable retirement plan alternative.
This live webinar is currently pending approval for one (1) hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for Fi360, CFP Board, and IWI Designations.
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Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
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Join this webinar to explore the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding in-plan retirement income solutions, including the Department of Labor's proposed guidance on investment selection and its implications for guaranteed retirement income options. Against this backdrop, we'll discuss how to incorporate guaranteed income into plan design and investment menu decisions, including identifying the appropriate decision-makers and governance processes needed to support optimal participant outcomes.
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Distinguish between settlor and fiduciary decisions when evaluating and implementing in-plan retirement income solutions.
- Apply the DOL's proposed framework for investment selection to retirement income solutions, including relevant Investment Policy Statement (IPS) considerations.
- Implement retirement income features within plan design through practical fiduciary strategies, including QDIA considerations, auto re-enrollment, and other plan design elements that support participant income outcomes.
This webinar is approved for one (1) hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for Fi360, CFP Board, and IWI Designations. This session is also approved for one (1) credit of the Ethics and Professional Responsibility component for IAR CE and one (1) credit of the Products and Practice component for IAR CE.
NASAA does not endorse any particular provider of CE courses. The content of the course and any views expressed are my/our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASAA of any of its member jurisdictions.
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
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Social Security is one of the most valuable assets many clients own, yet it is often viewed solely as a retirement benefit. The program provides a broad range of protections and opportunities throughout a client's lifetime. This session will explore how retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits fit into the larger financial planning picture and highlight opportunities for advisors to add value through informed conversations. Whether you're new to Social Security planning or looking to strengthen your understanding, you'll leave with practical insights that can enhance client discussions and retirement planning strategies.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the four primary types of Social Security benefits and the role each plays in a client's financial plan.
- Identify planning opportunities related to retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits that may impact financial planning recommendations.
- Recognize common Social Security misconceptions and explain how they can affect client decision-making.
- Apply key Social Security concepts to identify questions and planning considerations that can improve client conversations.
This live webinar is currently pending approval for one (1) hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for Fi360, CFP Board, and IWI Designations.
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm ET
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This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the recently revised fourth edition of the Prudent Practices for Investment Advisors Handbook, focusing on Step 4: Monitor. We will start by reviewing our formal governance process for creating and maintaining the Prudent Practices®, share the detailed activities that ensure the four-part Fiduciary Quality Management System (FQMS) is up-to-date, and highlight what has changed with the most recent publication of the Prudent Practices® handbook.
This is the fourth and final Prudent Practices® webinar, where we’ll cover essential items advisors need to understand and implement in order to serve their clients. Topics include:
- Evaluating investment performance against appropriate benchmarks and portfolio objectives,
- Reviews of qualitative and/or organization changes,
- Trading practices and proxy voting,
- Fee and service reviews, and
- How to evaluate an organization’s effectiveness at meeting fiduciary responsibilities.
This session is important for both newer fiduciaries as a deep dive into understanding and implementing fiduciary principles as well as experienced professionals to stay up to date with the latest fiduciary best practices.
This live webinar is pending approval for one (1) hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for Fi360, IWI and CFP Board Designations. This live session is also pending approval for one (1) credit under Ethics and Professional Responsibility for IAR CE. NASAA does not endorse any particular provider of CE courses. The content of the course and any views expressed are my/our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASAA of any of its member jurisdictions.
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Product demonstrations
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
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Fiduciary responsibilities continue to evolve as financial professionals navigate increased regulatory attention, litigation activity, fee pressure, advisor competition and heightened expectations from clients and plan sponsors. For professionals who manage or advise on investor assets, a clear understanding of fiduciary roles, responsibilities and process is essential.
Join us for an educational overview of the fiduciary trends shaping today’s financial services environment. In this session, we will explore why a thoughtful, documented investment process matters and introduce AIF® Designation Training. Attendees will gain insight into:
- The key elements of a fiduciary process
- Current fiduciary and advisor market trends
- The roles and responsibilities of investment fiduciaries
- The four-step Prudent Practices® framework
- The path to earning the AIF® designation
- Professional and continuing education benefits available to AIF® designees
Join us to see how AIF® Training can help you build foundational knowledge of fiduciary principles, standards of conduct and the processes that support fiduciary responsibility across wealth management, retirement and nonprofit client relationships.
Whether you are exploring looking to strengthen your understanding of the fiduciary process or seeking a practical resource for more informed client and plan sponsor conversations, this webinar will provide a valuable introduction to the fiduciary concepts shaping professional practice today.
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Investment due diligence and fiduciary oversight are essential, but for many firms the process is still too manual, inconsistent, and difficult to scale. As plan counts grow and reporting expectations increase, advisors need a more efficient way to evaluate investments, apply monitoring rules, and communicate recommendations with confidence.
In this webinar, we show how firms can modernize their fiduciary review process using configurable scoring frameworks, automated watch and remove rules, and batch reporting options to reduce prep time from hours to minutes. You’ll learn how to:
- Create a more documented, repeatable fiduciary review process
- Score and evaluate investments using customizable due diligence criteria
- Automate watch list and removal workflows for greater consistency and efficiency
- Streamline monitoring across multiple plans or client segments
- Deliver clearer, more professional reporting to committees and clients
Whether you’re a retirement plan specialist, investment consultant, or advisor with a growing practice, this session demonstrates how to make your fiduciary processes more operationally efficient. Access the on-demand recording to explore practical ways to save time on fiduciary reviews without adding complexity to your workflow.
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Choosing the right target date series is one of the most critical decisions plan fiduciaries and advisors make. With target date funds representing trillions in U.S. 401(k) assets and more than 90% of plans offering them, having access to reliable data is paramount.
Join us as we unveil the new Target Date Series module in Broadridge’s Retirement Product Evaluator—the latest addition to our flexible, multi-module platform that already supports due diligence for Stable Value, In-Plan Retirement Income, and DC Managed Account Programs.
In this 30-minute session, you’ll see how the Target Date Series module helps you:
- Evaluate multiple target date series side-by-side in a dynamic, intuitive interface
- Assess 50+ independent data points sourced directly from fund managers
- Compare glidepaths, investment philosophies, and cost structures quickly and consistently
- Demonstrate a prudent, process-driven review of available target date series options with client-ready reports
- Eliminate manual data gathering and standardize target date series due diligence across your firm
Built on an unbiased, regularly updated database, the Target Date Series module supports your fiduciary governance by making it easier to research, evaluate, and document your target date series recommendations—while saving time and reducing risk.