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DOMINIQUE REESE, AFC® , FFC®

“With this designation I'm able to provide not only the fundamentals of money management, but I'm also able to coach and encourage my clients so they can build assets and grow in their financial life.”

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“I became an AFC® to give opportunities to clients that want financial change. My work requires professional development and to implement methods that promote that social change. I feel that AFCPE® sets high standards for professionals to achieve.”

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Real Money, Real Experts: Michael Kothakota, PhD, CFP®, AFC®
Real Money, Real Experts: Michael Kothakota, PhD, CFP®, AFC®

Episode 78: Measuring Client Impact with Michael Kothakota, PhD, CFP®, AFC®Download the transcript or watch on Youtube!Our guest today, Michael Kothakota is the head of research at the CFP Board. In this episode, we learn about Michael’s path into financial services, and how the AFC curriculum - on the way to...

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