Course Overview

This course provides fundamental instruction on designating beneficiaries for IRAs (Individual Retirement Arrangements), employer-sponsored plans and tax-preferred accounts. Whether your company manages clients that name beneficiaries, or advises investors on legacy planning, this designation training helps professionals understand the designation process.

In this introductory course, you will learn:
• Why naming a beneficiary is vital for every account holder
• Every beneficiary that can be legally named besides individuals
• The most important information for naming a beneficiary

Course Details

  • 33 Minutes of Instruction

  • 0.75 Continuing Education (CE) Credits

  • $79

  • Beginner Level

  • CISP, CTFA, & CRSP Designations

Course Syllabus

  • 1

    Beneficiary Designations

    • Getting Ready with Course Resources

    • Purpose of a Beneficiary Designation Form

    • Types of Beneficiaries

    • Community or Marital Property Law

    • Other Designation Issues

    • Beneficiary Designation I Quiz