The CompanyCareer Resources
B ecoming a financial advisor. . .
takes as much passion and heart as it does skill. The opportunity to impact a broad number of people and to master a wide variety of disciplines (including financial planning, relationship development, and investment management skills) attract many professionals to this field. Financial Advisors impact the lives of many people which often includes their friends, family members, and acquaintances. It is rewarding to help others and counsel them as they set goals for their lives – and to then have the opportunity to help them use their finances as a tool to achieve those goals.
For those exploring career options in the fields of Financial Planning and Financial Advising, we would like to offer the following resources:
Books
Scroll down for a complete listing of books written by Russ Crosson, President/CEO of Ronald Blue & Co.; our founder, Ron Blue; and Jim Wise, Managing Director of our Fort Lauderdale Branch Office.
Your Life
. . . Well Spent by Russ Crosson
One of the two books most purchased through RB&Co., A Life Well Spent helps families weigh how their money can best be used from an eternal perspective. In this book Russ Crosson guides you toward that perspective by helping you move beyond a material to a truly spiritual view of how money can do the most good.
Published by Ronald Blue & Co., LLC. To order, please
call 1-800-841-0362.
A Woman's Guide to Financial Peace of Mind by Ron & Judy Blue
A woman's season of life strongly influences her financial priorities and concerns. This book looks carefully at each season and offers clear, practical help for meeting it's challenges while offering keys to financial success in any season.
Distributed by Ronald Blue & Co., LLC. To order,
please call 1-800-841-0362.
Five
Steps to Financial Freedom by James Wise
Many people are not sure where to begin their journey to
financial freedom. In this book Jim Wise offers an applicable
guide to help you set and achieve attainable financial goals. He
looks at giving, setting goals, saving, budgeting, and debt
reduction.
Published by Hensley Publishing. To
order, please contact
Hensley Publishing.
Each of these recommended books, written by Ron Blue, are linked to their respective pages on amazon.com for purchase.
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Master Your Money |
Wealth To Last |
Generous Living
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Taming The Money
Monster
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Splitting Heirs |
Newsletters
- Blue Chip News – Ronald Blue & Co.'s quarterly investment newsletter, Blue Chip News, features articles on Market Review and Our Perspective written by our investment experts.
- A Life Well Spent – Includes articles that encourage clients to live balanced lives in areas such as work, relationships, family, health, and other important issues.
- Ronald Blue&Co. Career Newsletter - Includes articles geared toward those in and seeking to enter the financial planning and financial advising profession.
Weblinks
Professional
Resources
These organizations offer educational, instructional or networking
opportunities for those in the financial services industry.
Accessing and becoming an active participant in some of these
organizations can assist a planner or advisor in expanding his or
her knowledge of and passion for financial management:
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Crown Financial Ministries -
www.crown.org This nonprofit ministry is a wonderful resource for those looking for Biblical principles of financial management. The organization offers small group Bible studies, budgeting software, articles, books, and other resources on personal Biblical stewardship. |
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Kingdom Advisors -
www.kingdomadvisors.org Kingdom Advisors provides inspirational and practical training that empowers financial professionals to integrate their faith and financial vocation. |
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National Association
of Personal Financial Advisors -
www.napfa.org NAPFA is the nation's leading organization dedicated to the advancement of Fee-Only comprehensive financial planning. |
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Financial Planning
Association -
www.fpanet.org The FPA is the leadership and advocacy organization connecting those who provide, support, and benefit from professional financial planning. |
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Certified Financial
Planner Board of Standards -
www.cfp.net The mission of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. is to benefit the public by granting the CFP® certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for personal financial planning. |
Other Resources
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Everyday Steward -
www.everydaysteward.com Everyday Steward is the division of Ronald Blue & Co. established to serve individuals facing "everyday" financial issues. These advisors work with individuals beyond the debt crisis stage who are in need of objective Biblical counsel for investments, cash flow management, retirement planning, taxes, estate planning and giving. |
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Halftime -
www.halftime.org Halftime.org is an interactive, personalized coaching process providing ideas, stories and self-assessment tools to assist individuals in the transition from success to significance. |
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National Christian Foundation -
www.nationalchristian.com The National Christian Foundation exists for a larger purpose: to help Christians advance the Kingdom of God through effective stewardship. Since its founding in 1982, The Foundation has been visionary in identifying ways to make it easier for you to give – and to maximize the impact of your gifts. |
Disclaimer - Ronald Blue & Co. provides the names of other financial organizations and/or vendors of financial products as a convenience to its web site visitors. Ronald Blue & Co. does not make any warranty as to the accuracy of the information supplied by the resources listed above and may offer financial and investment counsel that would differ from these resources. Persons seeking employment in the financial services industry are encouraged to investigate other resources other than those listed above.