FPA DFW Chapter Meeting - September 10

Online registration available through 5pm, September 9th.

FPA members: $40
Non-members: $65

Agenda

• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Check in and networking opportunities
• 11:00 AM  - 11:10 AM - Welcome, Announcements, Opening Remarks
• 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM - Part I - Target Outcome ETFs: Buffer ETFs
• 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM - Lunch & Networking
• 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM - Part II - Modernizing RIA Life Insurance Needs with Fee-Based Advisory VUL

CE Credits

2 CFP, 2 CPA, 2 CIMA CE credits + 1 TDI (Insurance CE) You will be asked to sign in when you arrive in order to be eligible for credit. FPA DFW will report all credits to the CFP® Board and to Sircon (TDI) following the event within 7 business days.

Chapter Meeting Topics & Speakers

Part I - Target Outcome ETFs: Buffer ETFs

Michael Varga, CFA I First Trust
1 CFP, CPA, CIMA CE

During this session, Michael Varga will provide a comprehensive overview of what a Buffer ETF is and how it can help with portfolio construction and planning. He will also discuss who may benefit from investing in Buffer ETFs and how they can fit into a diversified investment portfolio. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this innovative investment strategy and how it can potentially enhance your investment returns while managing risk. 

Part II - Modernizing RIA Life Insurance Needs with Fee-Based Advisory VUL

Chad Nulty, MBA I Protective Life Corporation
1 CFP, CPA, CIMA, TDI CE 

This course provides a detailed explanation of asset location, a risk mitigation and tax minimization approach through which assets are placed in varying types of accounts based on tax treatment and expected returns. The course will explain the pros and cons of various strategies during the phases of the retirement lifecycle and the importance of asset location. The course will wrap up with examples of solutions the advisor can implement in their work with clients.

Meet the Speakers

Michael Varga is responsible for First Trust’s financial professional relationships in North Texas. He works closely with financial professionals to provide him or her with industry-leading economic commentary, practice management consulting and portfolio analysis. Michael’s specific focus is on tailored risk management solutions with Structured Investments and ETFs. Prior to First Trust, Michael was a financial professional for over ten years. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northeastern Illinois University. Michael is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Dallas- Ft Worth. Michael is also a U.S. Army Combat Veteran.

Chad Nulty is Vice President of Business Development for Protective Life Corporation’s fee-based advisory insurance business. For over 20 years, Chad has been helping financial advisors with their client’s sophisticated insurance needs. Prior to joining Protective in July 2022 to launch and lead Protective’s fee-based RIA insurance distribution, Chad served in various roles at the intersection of insurance and financial planning. He was responsible for growing sales and distribution at both AIG and Zurich’s private placement insurance groups in addition to advisory insurance roles at TIAA and Ash Brokerage. Chad earned his MBA from the University of Houston with a concentration in finance as well as Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University where he majored in Marketing. Chad resides in Houston, TX with his wife and teenage son. When not in the office, he can be found chauffeuring his son to various youth sporting events or planning their next great family adventure.