Professional Experience

CPA, CFP & NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor – Only a few have earned all three designations.

The term CPA and Certified Public Accountant behind the name indicates the individual passed one of the most rigorous examinations of any profession and holds a professional license. Rod has been an actively-licensed CPA for most of his career. The profession requires compliance with its Code of Ethics.

Being a CPA provides experience in two key areas. First, is his experience auditing the financial statements of companies with publicly-traded securities. Financial statements are the source of most financial information used to research a company’s stock or bond. Second, is his experience with tax regulations and tax planning strategies. He prepares several dozens of personal and business tax returns each year and routinely represents clients before the IRS in tax disputes and audits.  www.mncpa.org

CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ indicate that an individual has passed a series of professional examinations, maintains proficiency in financial planning, and is guided by the professions Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct. Rod has been a CFP® since 2002.

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Rod and other elite financial advisors who are members of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors are committed to these Core Values.

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Competency – Requiring the highest standards of proficiency in the industry.

Comprehensive – Practicing a holistic approach to financial planning.

Compensation – Using a Fee-Only model that facilitates objective advice.

Client-Centered – Committing to a fiduciary relationship that ensures the client’s interest is always first.

Complete Disclosure – Providing an explanation of fees and potential conflicts of interest.

Continuing Professional Education Requirements:
Each year, Rod attends financial planning and tax professional conferences in order to maintain his continuing education requirements for CPA license, NAPFA membership and CFP® designation. For example, last year he completed approximately 70 hours of classes.

Rod was given professional recognition from Cambridge Who’s Who when they honored him with a Lifetime membership. He is listed in their Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs. Membership was granted to him “for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in investment services.”
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