Barnett Financial Planning is proudly affiliated with the following organizations and/or adheres to their standards of professional excellence and integrity:
The Garrett Planning Network Commitment to helping people from all walks of life
David I. Barnett, CFP® is a member of The Garrett Planning Network, Inc. (GPN). GPN is a nationwide network of professional, Fee-Only financial advisors. GPN members are dedicated to providing competent, unbiased financial advice to people from all walks of life, on an hourly as-needed basis. Only 1% of the nation’s financial planning firms are structured this way. As staunch consumer advocates and Fee-Only client fiduciaries, GPN Members continue to demonstrate their commitment to serving the public’s best interests by making competent, Fee-Only financial advice accessible to all people. Many financial advisors accept clients only if they meet certain income and net worth requirements. GPN members believe, however, that professional, unbiased financial advice is something all Americans need, at least periodically, to build the brightest financial futures. Holding to this philosophy, GPN members offer the same quality, professional advice to all clients, not just the affluent.
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Commitment to Excellence
David I. Barnett, CFP® is a member of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. NAPFA is the largest professional association of comprehensive, Fee-Only financial planners in the United States. With 1000+ members and affiliates, in 45 states, the members of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) subscribe to the following fiduciary oath:
The Advisor shall exercise his/her best efforts to act in good faith and in the best interest of the client.
The Advisor shall provide written disclosure to the client prior to the engagement of the advisor, and thereafter throughout the term of the engagement, of any conflicts of interest, which will reasonably compromise the impartiality or independence of the advisor.
The Advisor, or any part in which the advisor has a financial interest, does not receive any compensation or other meration of a financial product.
The advisor does not receive a fee or other compensation from another party based on the referral of a client or the client’s business.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Commitment to Continued Education and Ethics
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards is a professional regulatory organization which promotes ethics, integrity and professional standards in personal financial planning. Individuals who meet rigorous certification requirements are certified by the CFP Board to use its certification trademark. Certification is a four-part process: Education, Examination, Ethics, and Experience. In February, 2010 David I. Barnett, CFP® fulfilled the four requirements and was certified to use the CFP® mark.
Financial Planning Association Commitment to Professionalism
David I. Barnett, CFP® is member of the Orange County Chapter of the Financial Planning Association. FPA is a membership organization for the financial planning community. Members include individuals and companies who are committed to championing the financial planning process. FPA members are dedicated to supporting the financial planning process in order to help people achieve their goals and dreams. The FPA believes that everyone needs objective advice to make smart financial decisions.