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Congratulations to Our October 2025 Fundamentals Graduates!

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Oct 30, 2025

Please join us in congratulating the newest graduates of Fundamentals of True Wealth™ Planning!

Over the course of this immersive training, participants dove deep into the principles of life-centered financial planning, explored the role of empathy and intention in client conversations, and practiced new skills to help clients define and pursue their own unique version of True Wealth.

We’re inspired by the energy, curiosity, and depth each of you brought to this experience. Your commitment to learning how to guide clients more meaningfully is exactly what our profession needs.

Congratulations to:

  • Miranda Black, CFP®
  • Bob Cowsert, CRPC®, CMFC

  • Ally Ecklund, CPA, CPWA®, CFP®

  • Ellen Johnson

  • Jay Kready, CFP®

  • Logan Kready, CFP®

  • Creston Maxey, CFP®

  • Venkat Subramanian, CFP®

  • Ben Writer, CFP®

  • Mark Zeigler, AFC

Thank you for showing up fully and being part of this journey. We can’t wait to see how you bring these tools to life in your client work!

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Cordis Financial Featured on New Planner Podcast

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MQ Partner Jeanna Fifer and recent Fundamentals graduate Kristin Baker were featured on a recent…

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MI in the Spotlight at the Financial Transitionist Institute Conference

Oct 30, 2025

If you’re attending the Financial Transitionist Institute conference this month, be sure to stop by…

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Oct 30, 2025

Did you know Money Quotient has an active YouTube channel? On the channel, Derek Hagen…

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Our Next Fundamentals Training is Happening in Carlsbad, CA!

Oct 30, 2025

This in-person training will take place December 10–12, 2025, in the San Diego area, and early bird pricing ends November 14th.

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to dive into the MQ process (or revisit it in a whole new season of your practice), this is it!

First-timers: This 3-day training is your introduction to life-centered financial planning using the full suite of MQ tools. You’ll gain 24 CFP CE credits, 12 IAR CE credits, and 18 AFC CEUs.

Returning grads: Already completed Fundamentals? You’re welcome to attend again at a special returning participant rate — a great way to refresh your skills and see the materials with new eyes.

Limited seats available. If you haven’t yet had your Getting Acquainted meeting, we recommend scheduling soon to save your spot!

Learn more and register here

Upcoming MQ Fundamentals

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2 Nov

MQ Community Implementation Experience

Up to 15.5 CE per the CFP Board
Up to 12 IAR CE credits per NASAA

The MQ Group Implementation Experience supports MQ Partners as they incorporate Money Quotient tools in their practice. Through the classroom curriculum, Group Communication Workshops, MQ Study Team, and client meetings, participants will have the opportunity to hone their skills with MQ Tools.

 

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2025 MQ Partner Update

Join us for this MQ Partner Update to keep abreast of new developments at Money Quotient and our plans for the future! Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the MQ Community, we strongly advise joining us for this free session.

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