David Smith of Smith Law Office was recently awarded the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) professional certification from the American Bankers Association.
Earning the CTFA certification confirms knowledge, experience, and depth of education in the wealth management industry.
The CTFA certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trusts. To qualify for the CTFA, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education in the trust area, pass an exam, and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CTFA exams covers many areas including fiduciary and trust activities, financial planning, tax law and planning, and investment management and ethics.
David Smith of Smith Law Office has been a practicing attorney for 40 years. He is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Florida. David and his son, Patrick, an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana, have their office located at 1516 I Street, Bedford, Indiana 47421; phone number (812) 804-1001. With the CTFA certification, David hopes to help clients better understand and utilize trusts in their estate plans.
Financial services professionals working through the ABA initiated the CTFA certification and seven others in order to establish meaningful standards of knowledge in specialty areas of the financial services industry. ABA Professional Certifications formally recognize those who meet these standards and meet professional continuance education and development requirements.
ABA Professional Certifications promote the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise. For more information, call (202) 663-5092 or visit www.aba.com/certifications
If you are interested in speaking with David about creating or managing a trust, please contact our office at the above-listed information.
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