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Society of FSP Partners with National MS SocietyProgram Provides Pro Bono Financial Education and Counsel for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Society of FSP Partners with National MS SocietyProgram Provides Pro Bono Financial Education and Counsel for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Published 03-13-06
Submitted by Society of Financial Service Professionals
Through the National MS Society's 50-state network of chapters, people with MS and their families will be referred to the FEP program for pro bono financial counseling and educational programs designed to help people with MS face their financial challenges. Volunteer members of the Society of FSP will be matched with requests for one-on-one financial counseling and for speakers at educational conferences.
According to Anthony Domino, president of the Foundation of FSP, the relationship is made possible by the sincere commitment of FSP members and National MS Society staff and volunteers. "We were overwhelmed by the response of FSP members when we introduced this program. Many have shared their personal experiences with MS, while others responded with their wish to be involved and their gratitude that the Society of FSP is giving them such a worthwhile outlet for their talents and expertise."
The strong leadership, parallel structures, and closely corresponding locations of the organizations' Chapters greatly facilitate the partnership, noted Society of FSP President Ward B. Anderson. "FEP is designed to be locally driven; the people at the Chapter level in both organizations work together to design appropriate programming," he said. "This helps to maximize the effectiveness and relevance of the resources we offer to National MS Society constituents."
"Partnering with FEP gives people with MS a 'one-stop' resource for financial planning and education," said Dr. Beverly Noyes, Director of Program and Staff Development, National MS Society. "Our existing relationship with FEP has provided support to many of our chapters on an individual basis and the results have been excellent. This newpartnership allows us to provide people with MS and their families around the country with access to the talent and commitment of FEP volunteers."
Financial Education Partners provides educational programs designed to enhance the financial literacy and financial planning abilities of people in need in conjunction with partner organizations including the National MS Society, Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society.
NOTE: March 13-17 is National MS Awareness Week. More information: www.msawarenessweek.org
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. Founded in 1946, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society supports more MS research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs, and furthers more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.
Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact the National MS Society at www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclerosis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.
About the Society of FSP
Founded in 1928, the Society of Financial Service Professionals is the standard bearer for excellence in professionalism, advanced continuing education, and ethical guidance for the nation's top financial advisers. The Society has 20,000 members, each of whom holds one or more of the following recognized financial service credentials: CLU, ChFC, CFP®, CPA, JD (licensed), RHU, REBC, CEBS , CLF, CFA©, CTFA®, MSFS and MSM. Active in nearly 200 chapters nationwide, Society members assist the public in their efforts to achieve personal and business-related financial goals.
Consumers can obtain free financial information or find a Society member in their community by calling the Society's toll-free National Consumer Referral Service at 1-888-243-2258 or by visiting www.financialpro.org
Society of Financial Service Professionals
Society of Financial Service Professionals
The standard-bearer for excellence in professionalism, advanced continuing education and ethical guidance for the nation's top financial advisors for over 85 years, The Society of FSP™ is a national network of 160 local chapters with over 15,000 credentialed professionals who work in diverse financial disciplines.
