Congratulations to Our October 2025 Fundamentals Graduates!
View all main articlesPlease 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®
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Bob Cowsert, CRPC®, CMFC
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Ally Ecklund, CPA, CPWA®, CFP®
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Ellen Johnson
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Jay Kready, CFP®
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Logan Kready, CFP®
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Creston Maxey, CFP®
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Venkat Subramanian, CFP®
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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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Our Next Fundamentals Training is Happening in Carlsbad, CA!
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!
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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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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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