IFP EARNS FIDUCIARY EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATION

Oct 14, 2020 | Press Release

Tampa, FL, October 14, 2020 – Independent Financial Partners (IFP) in Tampa, FL is honored to announce our certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC (CEFEX). This certification is only granted by CEFEX to firms that demonstrate adherence to fiduciary best practices. It is a hallmark accomplishment for IFP as it signifies conformity to a recognized global standard of fiduciary excellence.

IFP was subject to a rigorous, multi-month audit and certification process guided by the “Prudent Practices® for Investment Advisors”, an industry-recognized handbook that is grounded in law, regulation and professional best practices.

“CEFEX is pleased to add IFP to an elite group of investment advisors who have demonstrated adherence to professional practices that define a standard of fiduciary excellence,” said CEFEX Managing Director Carlos Panksep. “They have earned the right to use the CEFEX Mark which indicates the firm’s established practices are aligned with investors’ interests and worthy of trust and confidence.”

IFP is certified for Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) services offered through its division of IFP Business Solutions and IFP Plan Management including the oversight and support of Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) providing services under its retirement plan agreements and investment advisory agreements. IFP’s certification is registered and can be viewed at www.cefex.org.

CEFEX certification standards are substantiated by legislation, case law and regulatory opinion letters from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA), the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and the Uniform Management of Public Employee Retirement Systems Act (UMPERSA) in the U.S.  A full copy of the standard can be downloaded from CEFEX at www.cefex.org and a summary can be viewed by clicking on [FIRM NAME]’s online CEFEX certificate. 

About IFP

Independent Financial Partners (IFP) is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, supporting over 240 financial professionals around the country. Financial professionals affiliated with IFP have the option to manage advisory assets with four custodians: Pershing, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. As of June 30th, 2020, IFP’s financial professionals oversee over $6 billion in assets under management.

About CEFEX®

CEFEX®, Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC, a Fi360® company, is an independent certification organization. CEFEX works closely with industry experts to provide comprehensive assessment programs to improve the fiduciary practices of investment stewards, advisors, recordkeepers, administrators and managers. CEFEX is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more at www.cefex.org via Twitter or on LinkedIn.

Securities offered through IFP Securities, LLC, dba Independent Financial Partners (IFP), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through IFP Advisors, LLC, dba Independent Financial Partners (IFP), a registered investment adviser.

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