Financial Planning Association's National Capital Chapter to Host "Helping Clients Make the Best Choices in Difficult Times" on June 8 in Tyson's Corner

HERNDON, Va., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Financial Planning Association of the National Capital Area (FPA NCA) will stage its day-long Spring Symposium for financial planners and advisors, "Helping Clients Make the Best Choices in Difficult Times," on Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.

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Four keynote speakers will include:

• Peter Barnes, Senior Washington Correspondent of the FOX Business  Network, who will speak about, "The State of Play in the GOP Nomination & Election, plus the Financial Regulation and the Legislative Agenda in Congress";
• Shahira Knight, Vice President, Government Relations, Fidelity Investments, who will discuss, "A View from the Hill: Policy and Political Update";
• Richard England, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager, Calvert Equity Portfolio, and Managing Director, Calvert sub-advisor Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC, on "Risks and Opportunities in the Economy and Stock Market"; and 
• Chris Hennessey, Faculty Director, Executive Education at Babson College and a Member of the Putnam Business Advisory Group, whose presentation is titled, "Asset Protection: Strategies to Help Clients Safeguard Wealth."

"These are difficult times for so many people," said Marguerita Cheng, CFP®, President of the Financial Planning Association of the National Capital Area. "That's why this year's Spring Symposium is a must-attend event for financial planners and advisors in the Greater Washington, DC, region who are working hard to help their clients make the right financial choices."

Beside the keynote addresses, 12 other dynamic speakers will be offered in three, separate tracks to educate and inform financial professionals on the latest product information and industry insights. Click here for a full overview of the program.

Three Apple iPad3 Tablets and five $100 Visa Gift Cards will be awarded as door prices. Planners and advisors will earn 8 CFP CE Credits, 8 MD and VA Insurance Credits, 8 CIMA credits and 8 CPA CPE Credit (pending approval). Before May 20, 2012 the cost to attend for FPA NCA Members is $250; Non-Members is $299.  After May 20, 2012 the pricing is $300 for FPA NCA Members; Non-Members $350.

About FPA NCA: The Financial Planning Association of the National Capital Chapter is the preeminent organization for financial planning professionals in the Washington, DC area, including the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. FPA NCA provides a forum for education and career development for its members while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards. To learn more, visit http://www.fpanca.org/.

Contact: Scott Peterson, [email protected], 703-722-6688

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