Government Relations

Part of your dues paid to the National Financial Planning Association go toward representing you and your best interests concerning governmental and legislative issues.  As a member of the Utah Financial Planning Association you are encouraged to stay current and be active in presenting an informed and united front as a profession.

The following is from the National FPA site:

 

Link: http://www.fpanet.org/professionals/GovernmentRelations/

The Government Relations office of FPA, based in Washington, D.C., exclusively represents the financial planning industry and its members' interests before federal and state regulators and lawmaking bodies to leverage a more unified voice on issues affecting financial planning.

  • Stay current with trends and changes in compliance financial planning regulations and requirements, particularly in the securities area
  • Benefit from comment and lobbying efforts with local FPA groups on issues of state interest>
  • Find best compliance procedures for the financial planning profession
  • Get assistance in helping you more fully understand your compliance needs

 

Other links to help stay current and involved include:

US Senate:
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

US House:
http://www.house.gov/

State House:
http://www.utah.gov/house/index.html

State Senate:
http://www.utahsenate.org/