Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day
Fulfill your entire 6 hours of IAR Ethics CE – while also earning 6 hours of CE for CFP, CIMA, CPWA, American College, CPA, and other advisor designations. And CFP Ethics, too!
While all registrants will receive a recording of the event, you MUST attend the live virtual event to earn CE.
About IAR Ethics CE Day
Fulfill your entire 6 hours of IAR Ethics CE – while also earning 6 hours of CE for CFP, CIMA, CPWA, American College, CPA, and other advisor designations at this year’s Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day. This event will be delivered virtually by some of the most engaging and relevant ethics and regulatory experts in our industry.
In 2022, a series of 7 states implemented the first-ever CE obligation for Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs), and since then additional states continue to be added each year. At its core, the new IAR CE obligation mandates that financial advisors earn 12 hours of continuing education credits each year – 6 hours on Products and Practice and 6 hours on their Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Any IAR who has more than the de minimis number of clients in any of the affected states is subject to the new rule.
The Hosts
6 hours of compliance content can be a long day, but Michael and Adam are ready to keep the energy up and the program flowing!
Michael Kitces
Michael Kitces
Michael is the Head of Planning Strategy at Buckingham Wealth Partners and is a passionate advocate for evolving, expanding, and institutionalizing excellence in financial planning. In addition, he is a co-founder of the XY Planning Network, the former Practitioner Editor of the Journal of Financial Planning, and the publisher of the e-newsletter The Kitces Report and the popular financial planning industry blog Nerd’s Eye View through his website www.Kitces.com, dedicated to advancing knowledge in financial planning.
Adam Van Deusen
Adam Van Deusen
Adam is a Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com. He previously worked at a financial planning firm in Bethesda, Maryland, and as a journalist covering the banking and insurance industries. Outside of work, he serves as a volunteer financial planner and class instructor for non-profits in the Northern Virginia area. He has an MA from Johns Hopkins University and a BA from the University of Virginia.
6 hours of IAR Ethics CE Content with Industry Experts
Stay tuned for agenda updates! Each guest will share information around ethics and regulation that is applicable to the situations you encounter every day with clients and in your practice.
CE Reporting Requirements
Kitces will report CE on your behalf to several organizations including the CFP Board, American College, IWI, and FINRA by September 10.
(CE requirements vary for each organization)
For your CE activity to be reported:
- You must provide your certification numbers at the point of registration
- You must be present for at least 50 minutes of the hour-long sessions, and 100 minutes for the 2-hour session to earn CE
(There are 5 unique CE-approved sessions within the event, four of which are 1 hour long and one that is 2 hours long. You must attend at least 50 minutes of the hour-long sessions, and 100 minutes for the 2-hour session or you will not receive CE credit for that portion of IAR CE Day.)
Completion certificates will be emailed to attendees who satisfy the requirements above by September 10.
Pricing & Sign-Up Information
August 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET
This Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day ticket is $247.
Advicers who have joined the Kitces Members Section can register at a discounted rate of $197.
Want to save even more? Bundle tickets are perfect for teams of 4 or more!
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You MUST attend the entire 7-hour virtual event live to earn CE
FAQ for IAR Ethics CE Day
Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day is designed for all advisors who want to expand their knowledge around ethics, regulations, and compliance. The event is specifically designed to satisfy the annual CE ethics requirements for NASAA and the CFP Board.
Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day will be approximately 7 hours long and will begin at 11AM ET on Thursday, August 28th. Breaks are built into the agenda approximately every hour. Due to the nature of this live event, exact start and stop times for breaks are not determined in advance.
Yes. Breaks are built into the agenda approximately every hour.
Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day is a virtual webinar event that will be hosted by Michael Kitces and Adam Van Deusen and will feature expert presenters across 5 CE sessions.
Kitces will report CE on your behalf to several organizations including the CFP Board, American College, IWI, and FINRA. CE requirements vary for each organization.
There are 5 unique CE-approved sessions within the event, four of which are 1 hour long and one that is 2 hours long. You must attend at least 50 minutes of the hour-long sessions, and 100 minutes for the 2-hour session or you will not receive CE credit for that portion of IAR CE Day.
Additionally, you must provide your full name and certification numbers at the point of registration.
Completion certificates will be emailed to attendees who satisfy the requirements above.
The Kitces Team will automatically report CE on your behalf to FINRA, the CFP Board, the American College, and IWI, no later than September 10th. We do not report to any state-level organizations.
The Kitces Team will automatically report CE on your behalf to FINRA, the CFP Board, the American College, and IWI. We do not report to any state-level organizations.
Yes, you will receive a completion certificate via email if you satisfy the requirements above.
You’re welcome to come and go throughout the day, and attend whichever agenda sessions interest you. However, CE will only be reported for the sessions where you are present for at least 50 minutes, or 100 minutes for the 2-hour session. Further, the registration price provides you with access to the entire event. Pro-rated tickets are unavailable.
Yes, you must attend the entirety of each session event to earn CE.
Yes. Access to a recording is included in your registration, however, CE will only be reported for the sessions you attend live on Thursday, August 28th.
No. The recording is not available for sale independently. You must register for the live event to access a recording. Please note, CE will only be reported for sessions you attend live on Thursday, August 28th. Watching the recording does not earn you CE.
CE will only be reported for sessions you attend live on Thursday, August 28th. Watching the recording does not earn you CE.
Kitces Premier Members receive a discount on the registration cost for Kitces IAR CE Day. Non-member tickets are $247, while Kitces Premier Member tickets are $197.
Advisory firms that wish to purchase multiple registrations to Kitces IAR CE Day can receive a discounted bulk rate for groups of 4 or more. Additional discounts apply with a Kitces Premier Group Membership rate. You can learn more here.
Advisors may receive a full refund for Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day up to the event start time at 11AM ET on Thursday, August 28th.
Become a Premier Member
Kitces.com Premier Membership includes Kitces-Courses discounts, free monthly webinars, over 100 Hours of CE on-demand, CFP ethics, and more!
Group Discounts
Discounts are available for group enrollments. Additional discounts apply with a Kitces Premier Group Membership .
