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Board Certification:
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As you
know, many other organizations attempt to set up their own college,
universities or training programs that lead to their own certification
in the USA. AAFM is the first organization in the world to enter joint
education recognition agreements with the AACSB and ACBSP which includes
the 560 top ACCREDITED business schools worldwide that are recognized
by the department of education.
From
a legal standpoint, you must realize that AAFM has recognized (in
mutual and legal agreements) 560+ business schools and graduate law
schools worldwide through agreements with the AACSB and ACBSP and
ABA Law Schools. Thus, we have accredited and sanctioned over 560+
colleges and universities that provide government approved or sanctioned
education.
So, AAFM
accepts successfully completed credits and degrees completed from
these top 560 business schools, MBA programs, and law schools worldwide.
It is an unprecedented move by AAFM that has NEVER been achieved by
ANY organization worldwide. AAFM also accredits and approves qualified
ABA Accredited Law School Courses and degrees that lead to certification.
Thus,
AAFM is the first financial organization in the WORLD to achieve this
status and legal arrangements with 560+ Business schools and law schools
worldwide. AAFM has the Most Registered and Approved business schools
and laws schools in the world. More than ANY other independent financial
organization.
We are
a Board of Standards that offers charters & board certification
to qualified individuals who have met our experience and ethic requirements.
Further, on its face, we offer certification to those who have successfully
passed multiple courses and exams at ACCREDITED SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
through our legal recognition agreements worldwide.
In general,
any of our members who have applied from our 560+ accredited and approved
law and business school relationships HAVE MET THE MOST STRENUOUS
CRITERIA FOR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE, COURSE REQUIREMENTS, COURSE COMPLETION,
COURSE TESTING AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS IN THE WORLD.
** Unlike
other organizations, the AAFM has always required accredited college
education for membership. Moreover, the bulk of AAFM membership are
not "salespersons" or so called producers. Most of AAFM
members are in positions of management such as: Financial Managers,
Asset Managers, Estate and Trust Managers, Wealth Managers, Accountants,
Economists, Corporate Finance Managers and so on.......
*Candidates
at a young age should realize that they can: Apply for admission to
a college, earn acceptance to an accredited program, excel in a focus
area, pass all of the course exams, and then become eligible for board
certification if they meet the other requirements such as experience,
ethics and continuing education. It can be a 4-7 year certification
process depending on if you go into a masters program, but our Board
of Standards has the most respected path and method of certification
which cooperates directly with government recognized schools.
NOTE
on designations and credentials:
AAFM
mandates that all members subject to US Jurisdiction abide by the
rules and regulations of the SEC, NASD and local, state and federal
regulators and laws. Any member who uses an AAFM designation or board
certification should understand that policy and regulation differs
from broker-dealer to broker dealer and possibly from state to state
thus reducing the ability to use any or all designations. All members
that advise clients on investments or insurance products are encouraged
to earn and hold an investment advisors license, series 65, 66 or
RIA registration or licenses for the sale of insurance products. Moreover,
any AAFM member should know that they may be subject to the rules
of suitability, client objectives, diversification of client assets,
to NOT use risky investments, anti- fraud, rules of representation,
the way you hold yourself out to clients & prudent investing for
any client who may be nearing retirement or has fixed income needs.
For anyone
who holds themselves out as an Analyst and provides analsis on investments,
you must be familiar with all rules under the SEC and NASD. Please
review this one also http://www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/mregacfaq0803.htm#parta
as you may be subject to this rule
You comprehend
that we do not offer any degree or diploma from the USA, but we do
offer professional designations to those who have met the accredited
education and training and experience requirements. You understand
that the AAFM effectively recognizes and accredits over 560 double
accredited business schools globally. You agree that you have read
the terms and disclaimers and other requirements publicly listed on
the websites. Any offers for membership and certification are good
for 5 days. If not accepted, the offers act as though they never existed.
If you
are applying from outside of the USA, the Board has the legal right
to refer your application to the organizations who are in charge or
have authority over and in your region or territory. Even if you believe
that you are qualified under the requirements, the Board has the full
right to request that you complete an AAFM recognized or required
course and exam in the territory who may have oversight from your
region. ALSO The International Headquarters for Certification and
Designation Training is based in Singapore with government license
to manage, operate and consult along with rights to legally issue
certificates or international diplomas from that sovereign region.
The secondary headquarters is based in Beijing and Delhi. The Board
consists of members in several countries and the situs of the board
can move at any time.
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