IARFC Board studying semi-finalist plans pictured from front left, Michelle Blair, Nick Royer, Les Anderson, Jon Rogers, Steve Bailey, Isabel J. Cooper
on March 6 using the Go-to-Meeting internet presentation tool. Presentation Skills. We were very impressed with the quality of delivery. Naturally some were more poised, but others had an incredible command of the case — the facts, the problems and the solutions. These were students ready to enter the world as productive financial consultants. Selection Process. The seven teams were narrowed down to the best three, representing Bowling Green State University of Bowling Green Ohio, Shepherd University of Shepherdstown West Virginia and Bryant University of Smithfield Rhode Island. Judges Involvement. The members of the IARFC Board were very impressed with the poise and passion of the students during the half-hour presentations. It was tough for them to be presenting to an unseen audience. We had blanked out the judge’s screens after each team was underway, thinking that the judges would be a distraction to the presenters. After the judging sessions we realized that left them staring at a blank screen, so in the future we will allow the video to go both ways. Everyone agreed, it was tough to pick the best 3 teams. Final Evaluation. This will be made in Las Vegas on May 1, at the New York - New York Hotel & Casino.
IARFC Board semi-finalist live web presentations ready to begin pictured from front left, IARFC Staff Associate, Susan Cappa and IARFC Board, Steve Bailey, Isabel J. Cooper and Jon Rogers
Sponsorship Assistance. This year we received two $5,000 grants — one from Cetera Associates, LLC and the other from Royal Alliance. Each firm has followed the contest closely. Next year we will need more sponsors to handle an increase of participants. Contact the IARFC for Sponsorship Information. For information on the 2015 National Plan Competition visit: www.IARFC.org/FinancialPlanCompetition. A Recruiting Opportunity. If you are looking to expand your practice, or are looking for a qualified successor — the person you are seeking have been in Las Vegas or was perhaps one of the earlier participants. Do you want someone with strong analytical ability to produce plans with speaking skills that can help you with seminars? As an Individual Sponsor at the Platinum Level ($250) or Diamond Level ($500), the address list of all the students is available to you electronically.
IARFC Board semi-finalist split into two session rooms pictured from back right, IARFC Staff Associate, Amy Primeau and IARFC Board, MIchelle Blair, Nick Royer and Les Anderson
The Register | May-June 2014
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