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Register to get your AIF® designation, attend educational webinars, learn fiduciary essentials, and more.
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) training
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Location: 605 Third Avenue, 41st Floor, New York, NY 10158
Access Time: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm ET
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
The AIF® Capstone 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.
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Dates: June 8, 10, 12, 16 and 18
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Registration deadline: June 1, 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.
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: May 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
This session will provide an overview of 529 plans, including the importance of saving for college, 529 savings and investing basics, financial aid, and key factors when considering 529 plan options.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the importance of saving for college, by learning about the benefits of a college education and the current costs of college.
- Understand a broad overview of 529 plans, their uses, and the basics of investing and saving.
- Understand financial aid and the impact 529 plans have on financial aid.
- Consider the key factors to evaluate when comparing educational savings options and when selecting a 529 plan for clients.
This live webinar is currently approved for one (1) hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for Fi360, CFP Board, and IWI Designations.
This webinar is sponsored by: Voya
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Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, advisors need a clear understanding of how the Department of Labor’s latest proposed regulation may affect the selection of investments in participant-directed plans. Join Fred Reish, Of Counsel at Ferenczy Benefits Law Center, for an insightful webinar exploring the proposed rules, their practical implications, and the fiduciary considerations advisors should understand.
During this session, Fred will discuss the scope and significance of the August 2025 Executive Order on alternative investments, provide an overview of the DOL’s proposed regulation, and examine how participant-directed plans may be impacted. He will also review the role of “relevant factors” in investment selection, including whether fiduciaries can appropriately consider an alternative investment option, and explain the DOL’s “safe harbor” framework for fiduciaries and advisors conducting prudent investigation and evaluation.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the scope and significance of the August 2025 Executive Order on Alternative Investments.
- Obtain overview knowledge of the DOL proposed regulation on selection of investments for participant directed plans.
- Review of the role of "relevant factors" in investment selection, including six identified relevant factors for all investments, both traditional and alternative.
- Learn more about the DOL “safe harbor" where plan fiduciaries and advisor fiduciaries, conduct an appropriate investigation and evaluation.
- Review DOL examples, including examples of imprudent behavior.
This live webinar is currently approved for one (1) hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for Fi360, CFP Board, and IWI Designations.
Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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 3: Implement. 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 third of four 2026 webinars, where we’ll cover essential items advisors need to understand and implement in order to serve their clients. Topics include:
- Understanding and executing a due diligence process to select service providers, products and services,
- Reviewing statutory and regulatory safe harbors, and
- Making and documenting investment decisions in accordance with fiduciary obligations.
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 session 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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Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Cash balance plans are hybrid defined benefit plans that feel like a 401(k) to clients—an employer-funded “account” that grows with pay credits and guaranteed interest—unlocking larger, tax efficient contributions and more predictable retirement outcomes. Experts from Milliman’s actuarial and operations teams will cover the building blocks of Cash Balance plans before discussing the critical steps needed after a sale.
Our conversation will focus on a holistic implementation process where we’ll discuss data and feasibility confirmation, plan design decisions, investment strategy, document drafting, trust and custody setup, payroll integration, valuation and funding timelines, and go-live milestones. We’ll also discuss the use of technology and other best practices for participant education and election before pivoting to explain how you can position these plans to grow your advisory business with confidence.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the basics of Cash Balance plans, including differentiating between pay credits, interest credits and PBGC premiums.
- State the benefits Cash Balance plans provide employees and employers.
- Learn the steps involved in the Cash Balance sales cycle.
- Identify the parts of a holistic implementation, including plan design, trust and custody, operations and investments.
- Understand the use of technology and other best practices in the participant education and election experience.
- Utilize Cash Balance plans to expand your advisory business.
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 8, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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 session 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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Live product demonstrations
Date: April 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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.