Star adviser Evensky on board with retirement specialist designation

Joins Board of Governance of RIIA's retirement income designation program
MAY 04, 2012
Harold Evensky, renowned financial planning authority and founder and president of Evensky & Katz, has joined the Board of Governance for the Retirement Management Analyst Designation (RMA) Program The RMA program is a rigorous retirement income planning curriculum and examination designed to serve the advanced education needs of advisers and professionals across the financial services industry. Individuals earning the RMA designation are uniquely prepared to deliver retirement income solutions and services to clients wanting secure income streams and ongoing professional retirement income management. As a member of the RMA Governance Board, Evensky will oversee development and enhancement of the RMA Code of Ethics and complaint adjudication processs. He also will serve as the primary interface with regulators and the compliance community in connection with theRetirement Income Industry Association. “Harold is a strong supporter of RIIA and our efforts to bring forth the best, most advanced education in the retirement income management space,” commented RIIA Executive Director Francois Gadenne. “His incredible financial planning background combined with his leadership in the industry and proven ability as an instructor at Texas Tech University will be invaluable as we continue the curriculum surrounding the RMA designation rapidly expands.”

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