A comprehensive financial planner uses an integrated approach toward all aspects of a financial situation. This may include insurance and risk management, investment planning, tax planning, retirement planning, employee benefits, and estate planning.

A competent, comprehensive financial planner is a well-rounded individual who is interested in people and values service above self. Though content is integral, one’s commitment to ethics and awareness of behavioral finance, consumer psychology, family dynamics, customer service, and business development is important.

This minor includes no prerequisites and is open to students of all majors and interests.

Financial Planning Association Student Chapter

Loras College is home to a Financial Planning Association Student Chapter. This organization is more than a campus club. The FPA provides real-world, career guidance and connections to assist our students in beginning their journey into the profession of financial planning.

The FPA is the home for the next generation of CFP® professionals. By providing diverse education, relationship-building, information-sharing, and volunteer opportunities that create positive social change, FPA is the definitive resource for students to gain knowledge and establish relationships.

FPA Resources

Resources include; however, not limited to:

FPA Job Board Showcase skills to prospective employers. Search by career stage including internships and entry-level positions.
FPA Activate A free online Facebook community to help immediately connect and start building a professional network.
Financial Planning Podcast You’re a Financial Planner, Now What? gain valuable insights on everything to know to be an effective financial planner and business owner. fpaactivate.org
FPA MentorMatch Connect with expert financial planners to get tips on advancing a career in financial planning.
FPA Connect Student Community Connect with FPA student members from across the country to get tips and advice on taking the exam, starting a study group, and career advice.
Financial Planning Journal The Journal of Financial Planning is FPA’s award-winning publication will help students stay current with the best thinking from experts in the profession.
Pro Bono Volunteer to help those in need of financial planning assistance. Volunteer duties must be performed within CFP Board’s experience standards to meet the CFP Board experience requirement. View our video and visit foundationforfinancialplanning.org.

Taking the CFP® Examination

We are a CFP® registered program. Loras financial planning and wealth management minor graduates will be eligible to sit for the CFP® examination.

For more information, contact brian.kallback@loras.edu.

I love the opportunity to look at the quantitative and qualitative aspects of wealth management. To be able to build long-lasting relationships rooted in the fulfillment of clients’ ultimate financial goals will be exciting.”

— Olivia Flynn
Past FPA Student Chapter President