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It's a NEW YEAR of the Register!
The February 2026 issue of The Register is proudly themed around the Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC®) credential. This special issue features numerous articles written by MRFC credential holders and thought leaders, as well as in-depth coverage of the MRFC Program itself. Most notably, Alan Kifer, MRFC®, contributes a featured article, Knowledge Is Power: Taking the MRFC Exam, offering practical insight, encouragement, and strategies for those considering this advanced credential.

Front-page news highlights the election of Alan Kifer, MRFC®, as the new Chair of the IARFC. Readers will learn about his professional journey, his gratitude for being voted into office, and his vision for the future of the Association as it continues to support professional excellence in financial consulting.

As always, The Register also shines a spotlight on our Chapters and the important work they are doing within their communities. This issue includes exciting updates on the Global Councils, which unite regional chapters around the world to share ideas, collaborate on initiatives, and exchange best practices—strengthening what it means to be part of the IARFC on a global scale.

Member Focus This Month
Mike Zaino, RFC®


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Feature Articles

  • Why the Best Financial Consultants Operate Way Above
  • Knowledge is Power, Taking the MRFC® Exam
  • Why We Don't Need More Financial Advice, The Solution to the Financial Advice Doubt Crisis
  • AI vs AI: Artificial Intelligence vs Actual Intelligence in a Modern Advisory Firm
  • Building Future Leaders
  • Called to Serve: Personal Journey of Faith, Fiduciary Duty, and the MRFC Standard

Current Association/Chapter News

  • From the Editor
  • From the Trustee Chair
  • From the CEO
  • The Director of Ethics
  • Global Ambassador - Barry Dayley, MRFC®
  • IARFC Strategic Alliance
  • The Importance of IARFC Global Councils
  • Chapter Connections: Canada, China, Hong Kong/Macau, Indonesia, United States, Vietnam

About

The Register, published since 1999 by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC), is a practitioner-oriented, financial magazine. The Register includes profiles, articles, interviews, book reviews, practice management techniques, product information, and marketing recommendations. Our mission is to update members on current matters, along with a listing of the newest members and latest conferences with CE approved curriculum.

It includes articles and advice on technical subjects, economic events, regulatory actions, and practice management. The facts and opinions in the IARFC’s Register articles represent their authors’ views and are not endorsed by the publisher.

The IARFC makes no claim as to the accuracy and does not guarantee or endorse any product or service that may be advertised or featured.

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The Register is directed to IARFC members, including practitioners, academicians, and decision-makers in financial services, as well as selected non-member MRFC certification holders and candidates for the RFS, RFA®, RFC®, MRFS, CIMM, RIFA, RIFC, RFOC, and MRFS.
 
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