The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp are set to host a webinar titled “Applying Ethical Standards in Financial Counseling” on March 26, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. This event, which is free of charge, requires participants to register in advance at tx.ag/ApplyingEthicalStandards. Once registered, attendees will receive an email with connection details.
Webinar Overview and Key Topics
This informative session is tailored for financial counselors, educators, and military family service providers. It will delve into the Military Standards of Ethical Conduct, the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) code of ethics, financial disclosure requirements, and federal gifting guidelines. Notable speakers include Bruce Ross, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Family Sciences Department at the University of Kentucky, and Caleb Burrell, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Stanislaus County, California.
Participants will gain insights into the ethical frameworks that govern financial counseling practices. The webinar aims to equip attendees with the knowledge necessary to navigate ethical dilemmas effectively in both military and civilian contexts.
Learning Objectives and Continuing Education Credits
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
- Define key ethical principles as outlined in the Military Standards of Ethical Conduct and the AFCPE code of ethics.
- Differentiate between ethical requirements concerning financial disclosures, conflicts of interest, and federal gifting guidelines.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas through relevant case studies within military settings.
- Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to enhance their professional practice.
Participants can also earn two continuing education credits in various areas, including:
- Accredited financial counselors from the AFCPE
- Certified personal finance counselors from the Center for Financial Certifications
For those seeking additional documentation for professional development, OneOp will provide certificates of attendance. This webinar represents an opportunity to deepen knowledge and enhance ethical practices in financial counseling.
