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You acknowledge that the Owner collects and uses personal information for purposes of providing the services described on this site. The Owner is committed to respecting the privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with applicable law. The Owner has established and will continue to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect the security and confidentiality of personal information. However, you acknowledge and confirm that the Internet is not a secure medium where privacy and confidentiality can be guaranteed and that complete security and confidentiality of transmissions to and from this site over the Internet is not possible at this time. Your confidential use of the site cannot be guaranteed and you acknowledge that your use of the site (including information you transmit to the site) may be subject to access or manipulation by, or disclosure to, third parties. Without limiting any other disclaimer herein, neither the Owner nor any third party shall be responsible or liable for any damages that you or any other person may suffer in connection with any such breach of privacy, confidentiality or security. If you are provided with a user name and password to access any part of this site, you agree to be liable for all uses of your user name and password, including unauthorized use without your consent and you acknowledge that the Owner shall not be responsible to confirm the actual identity or authority of any user. Instructions provided pursuant to such user name and password shall constitute sufficient authority to the Owner to execute any transactions directed there under. You agree to notify the Owner immediately should the confidentiality of your user name and password be in jeopardy.

E-mail security

The security of e-mail communication cannot be guaranteed at this time. Any person wishing to communicate or send information of a private or confidential nature to the Owner is encouraged to do so by other means.

Copyright

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This site may contain links to other sites which sites are not maintained or controlled in any way by the Owner. Links to any such sites that are not maintained or controlled by the Owner are provided for convenience only and are not to be construed as an endorsement by the Owner or any other party of the products, services, advice or opinions or any other content of such sites. Access to or use of sites to which links are provided are subject to the terms and conditions of such sites. You are fully responsible for any use that you make of the content contained in such sites and you are solely responsible for the consequences of any use of or reliance on such content.

Third Party Pixels and Cookies you visit or use our site may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate these activities with information they or others have about you, which may include but is not limited to, your email address and phone number. We (or service providers on our behalf) may send communications and marketing to through the information received. You may opt out of receiving this marketing by visiting our UNSUBSCRIBE FORM

E-mail Disclosure

All e-mails sent to or from this e-mail system are subject to archiving, monitoring, and review by corporate personnel.

This e-mail contains information from Certified Financial Group, Inc., its affiliated persons, or companies that may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended solely for the recipient and use by any other party is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by telephone (800-393-9900) or by responding to this e-mail.

Certified Advisory Corp offers Financial Planning and Investment Management for a fee; Certified Benefits Corp offers Employee Benefit Planning; and Certified Insurance Corp offers Insurance Planning. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

The following companies are not affiliated with Certified Financial Group, Inc., or its affiliated companies however the individual investment advisory representatives are registered with Certified Advisory Corp and operate under these dba’s:  Associated Planners Group, Inc., The Bernier Group, Inc., and Summerlin Financial Advisors, Inc.

Please be advised that trading instructions received via e-mail or voice mail may not be acted upon in a timely manner. Instructions via email or voice mail to change previously authorized standing instructions or establish new money movement instructions or transactions must be verbally verified prior to execution.

By allowing receipt of this e-mail, you are consenting to this form of communication with us. Please note that e-mails may not be as secure as other forms of communication. Please request a [SECURE] email link from your Certified Financial Planner™ professional should you need to send personal or private information via email.  You may withdraw your consent at any time by
e-mailing Plan@FinancialGroup.com or calling 800-393-9900.

Business Continuity Plan

Certified Financial Group, Certified Advisory Corp, Certified Benefits Corp, and Certified Insurance Corp, hereafter referred to as “The Companies,” have developed a Business Continuity Plan on how we will respond to events that significantly disrupt our business. Since the timing and impact of disasters and disruptions is unpredictable, we will have to be flexible in responding to actual events as they occur.  

Contacting Us – If after a significant business disruption you cannot contact us as you usually do at 407-869-9800, 800-393-9900, or at Plan@FinancialGroup.com, you should call our alternative numbers: 407-310-0801, 321-356-8008 or 407-376-2840. If you cannot access us through this means, you should contact the custodians, investment companies or other third parties that sponsor your investments through us. Their toll free phone numbers are shown on your statements you receive periodically from them.

A copy of the entire plan is made available upon written request addressed to Chief Compliance Officer  at 1111 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

Code of Ethics

Certified Advisory Corp, and its advisors have adopted a written Code of Ethics.  This document is available upon request by writing to the CCO at 1111 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

The following privacy statement is issued by Certified Financial Group, Inc. (“CFG”), Certified Advisory Corp (“CAC”), Certified Benefits Corp (“CBC”), and Certified Insurance Corp (“CIC”). Hereinafter referred to as “The Companies”.

The Companies Privacy Policy

The Companies recognize that their customers have an expectation that The Companies will maintain the confidentiality of customers’ nonpublic personal information.  As a result, this Privacy Policy has been adopted concerning information that you provide and information that is obtained in servicing your account.

Information about you is collected for purposes of administering your account or accounts with us.  Information about you is collected for specific business purposes and not for resale or transfer to third parties.  The information collected, the source of the information and the purpose it is used for are explained below.  If you close your account or it becomes inactive, The Companies will adhere to the privacy policies and practices described in this notice.

Information Collected

Nonpublic personal information is collected and retained by The Companies for purposes of administering your account.  It is not furnished to third parties for any purpose other than to administer the account.  The information collected can be summarized as follows:

Account Establishment Information.

This information is furnished by you on forms creating your account with The Companies.  Examples are your name and address, Social Security number and beneficiary designations (if applicable).

Account Transaction Information.

This includes information obtained from you and the various entities that comprise the assets in your account.  It includes correspondence and phone contacts with us concerning the account, account assets and our services.  If the account was transferred from another financial institution, it may contain records from that institution.

Nonpublic Information that is Disclosed

All information in your account may be disclosed to any person or entity you have authorized pursuant to your account establishment documents.  In addition, information may be disclosed to affiliated or non-affiliated third parties to further your goals in establishing an account with The Companies.  Categories of information that are disclosed are as follows:

Identifying Information.

Examples of this information include your name, address and Social Security or tax identification number.

Transaction Information.

Examples include your directives to purchase or sell an asset in your account and the receipt of income to the account or distributions from the account.                                                

Parties To Whom The Companies May Disclose Nonpublic Information

The Companies may disclose both identification and transaction information to third parties for the following reasons:

Financial Services Providers.

Examples are custodians, brokers, transfer agents, mutual fund companies or other representatives of the seller or purchaser of the asset or a firm that provides valuations for securities.

Non-financial Companies.

Examples are companies that mail reports and prospectuses to you, statement printers and tax form providers. The Companies do not disclose nonpublic personal information about our clients to any party except as permitted by law; however, clients understand that CAC Investment Advisory Representatives are independent contractors. In opening accounts, Investment Advisory Representatives have access to your nonpublic personal information, e.g., social security number, driver’s license number, address, etc.  If the Investment Advisory Representative leaves the firm, the firm’s policy is to maintain the confidentiality of your nonpublic personal information. If you choose to opt-out of this policy, you must notify the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer in writing.

How The Companies Protect the Confidentiality of Your Nonpublic Personal Information

The Companies value the trust you place in them.  To maintain that trust, safeguards are in place to protect the privacy of your nonpublic personal information.  Your information is not sold or traded to other companies.  When information is provided to third party providers to service the account, safeguards are in place to make certain that the information is used only for the purpose it is provided.

Internally, The Companies maintain records on secured computers.  Prospective employees are screened for criminal convictions and drug use.  Once hired, employees are advised of The Companies privacy policies and of the confidential nature of the information they handle.  Employees are limited to accessing only that customer information that is necessary to perform their job functions.

The Companies consider privacy a fundamental right of clients and take seriously the obligation to safeguard client information.  Although electronic mail (e-mail) may not be as secure as other forms of communication, unless otherwise stipulated via written instructions from the client, The Companies will utilize e-mail as a form of communication with the client. All notices and other communications shall be deemed duly provided if sent via e-mail to the client’s e-mail address currently on file. The client is reminded to update The Companies  regarding changes to this information.

 

Changes To Our Privacy Policy

In the event there were to be a material change to our privacy policy regarding how we use your confidential information, we will provide written notice to you.  Where applicable, you would be given an opportunity to limit or opt-out of such disclosure arrangements.

Former Clients

If you chose to terminate your relationship with us or become an inactive customer, we will adhere to our privacy policies, which may be amended from time to time.

For questions concerning this policy, please contact us by calling 407-869-9800 or writing to: Privacy Management, c/o Certified Financial Group, Inc., 1111 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL  32714.

Compliance Disclosures

• Certified Advisory Corp offers Financial Planning and Asset Management. Certified Benefits Corp offers Employee Benefits Consulting. Certified Insurance Corp offers Insurance Planning.
• Information on this website is directed toward U.S. residents only.
• Certified Advisory Corp is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements.
• SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
• Information throughout this site, whether stock quotes, charts, articles or any other statement or statements regarding market or other financial information, is obtained from sources we believe to be actual and up-to-date; however, we do not guarantee the timeliness or accuracy of same.  The information should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change.
• Neither we, nor our information providers, shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies, regardless of cause, or the lack of timeliness of, or for any delay or interruption in the transmission thereof to the user. There are no warranties expressed or implied as to the accuracy, completeness, or results obtained from any information posted on this or any linked website.
• Hyperlinks on this website are provided as a convenience and we disclaim any responsibility for information, services or products found on websites linked hereto.
• Information on this website is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell the securities, products or investment advisory services mentioned herein.
• Information on this website does not constitute a complete description of our services.
• Nothing on this website should be interpreted to state or imply that past results are an indication of future performance. Therefore, no current or prospective client should assume that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product made reference to directly or indirectly on this website, or indirectly via hyperlink to any unaffiliated third- party website, will be profitable or equal to past performance levels.
• Information on this website does not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice, but is limited to the dissemination of general information on products and services. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the options presented.
• All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. Changes in investment strategies, contributions or withdrawals may materially alter the performance, strategy and results of your portfolio. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will either be suitable or profitable for a client’s investment portfolio.
• Examples of financial planning advice given to clients are offered for the sole purpose of explaining how our process works and how we counsel individuals. These examples should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. It is unknown if the clients referred to in these examples approve or disapprove of the firm’s services.
• The tax, legal and estate planning information on this website is general in nature. It is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or tax advice. Always consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation.
• Third-party rankings and recognition from rating services or publications are no guarantee of future investment success, nor does it indicate that an advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Working with a highly-rated advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation.
• Clicking the “LIKE” button on Facebook does not constitute a testimonial for or endorsement of Certified Advisory Corp or any of its investment advisor representatives. This is the only mechanism available to circulate our Facebook page. “LIKE” is not meant in the traditional sense.

Designation Descriptions:

The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ 

The CFP® is a professional certification granted in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 62,000 individuals have obtained CFP® certification in the United States. To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:

• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP®Certification Examination. The examination, administered in 10 hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP®professionals.

Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:

• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards prominently require that CFP®professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP®professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of their clients. CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP® certification.

Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)

The AIF® designation certifies that the recipient has specialized knowledge of fiduciary standards of care and their application to the investment management process. To receive the AIF® designation, individuals must complete a training program, successfully pass a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor and agree to abide by the AIF® Code of Ethics. In order to maintain the AIF® designation, the individual must annually renew their affirmation of the AIF® Code of Ethics and complete six hours of continuing education credits. The certification is administered by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC, a Fiduciary360 (Fi360) company.

National Social Security Advisor_SM (NSSA®)

The NSSA designation certifies that the recipient has specialized knowledge of the Social Security options available to couples and individuals, as well as Medicare and SSI. The National Social Security Association, LLC provides certification and sets the guidelines. In order to maintain the NSSA designation, the individual must attain 16 hours of continuing education credit with this field of study every two years.