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Understanding business valuation is critical for personal financial planners, especially when advising clients who own or invest in private enterprises. Understanding the purpose and importance of valuation enables planners to assess the true worth of a business in contexts such as retirement planning, succession, estate transfer, and investment strategy. This session introduces key valuation approaches—including income, market, and asset-based methods—and guides learners in interpreting valuation reports to inform financial decisions. Students will learn valuation concepts as it pertains to real-world financial planning scenarios, enhancing their ability to integrate business value into comprehensive client strategies. Ethical and regulatory considerations are also explored to ensure planners uphold professional standards and navigate valuation complexities with integrity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this learning activity, you will confidently be able to:
- Define the purpose and importance of business valuation
- Describe key valuation approaches
- Interpret valuation reports
- Apply valuation concepts to financial planning
- Recognize ethical and regulatory considerations
Presenter
Daniel Hiebert, PhD, CFP®, MSFP
CFP® CE Credit
This content is eligible for one hour of CFP® continuing education (CE) credit.
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The College’s Professional Recertification Program (PRP)
This content is eligible for one hour of PRP continuing education credit.
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The Importance of Business Valuation for Financial Planners
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