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Richard Rudinger of RHF Financial Group Earns Elite Retirement Planner Certification
White Plains, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) November 30, 2010
Since its inception, approximately 2,100 professionals have earned the International Foundation for Retirement Education’s (InFRE) esteemed Certified Retirement Counselor® (CRC®) designation worldwide; Richard J. Rudinger, of RHF Financial Group, LLC in White Plains, is the most recent recipient of this prestigious designation. Seventy eight million Americans plan to retire over the next 18 years, and according to InFRE, most will be financially unprepared. InFRE, a 501c3 organization, was founded in 1997 in response to the enormous number of individuals who plan to retire but have not properly planned for this financial transition.
Achieving this certification requires over one hundred hours of studying, reading and classroom review before sitting for the four hour exam. In addition, the recipient must meet specific education and experience requirements and possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and have a minimum of two years of relevant retirement related professional experience. Candidates are also subject to a comprehensive background check once all other requirements have been met. Each recipient must sign a Code of Ethics and commit to an additional 15 hours of annual continuing education.
The rigorous program ensures that those who receive the designation will be properly equipped to assist the tremendous retirement challenge facing all Americans. According to the InFRE website their mission is to “protect the general public by advancing recognition among retirement planning professionals of the need for continuing education, a code of ethics, and professional certification for retirement plan counselors.” InFRE’s unique program was recently accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies which applies rigorous, independent standards before giving the accreditation to ‘ensure the health, welfare and safety of the public.’
Richard J. Rudinger has provided certified public accounting services including business valuations, business planning, corporate tax services, individual income tax preparation, insurance planning, payroll services and retirement planning to corporations and individuals throughout the tri-state area for over 30 years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Geneseo in 1975 and his MBA from Iona College 1979 and has earned his NYS Securities License and NYS Insurance License. He has been an active member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants since 1982 and through the accounting firm of Rudinger, Heller & Filippone, LLP provides services to a diverse group of clients including accounting and law firms, independent consultants and contractors, professional service firms, architects, estates and trusts, government agencies, medical professionals, real estate agents, and wholesale and retail operations.
“Statistics show that 53% of Americans have saved less than $ 25,000 for retirement. Many individuals don’t want to think about how they will fund their retirement so they put it off. My goal is to help them take a realistic look at where they are today and how they are going to get where they want to be tomorrow,” states Rudinger.
RHF Financial Group LLC in White Plains was founded to educate individuals about the basic concepts of financial management, help them learn more about retirement options, minimize retirement risks and develop a realistic plan. Rudinger now offers his services to employees through Corporate Benefits or Human Resource offices. The distinct advantage Rudinger brings to his role as a CRC® is his background in accounting, insurance services and investment planning. While most accountants will refer an individual back to their insurance agent or investment advisor for specific questions, Rudinger is able to provide far more comprehensive advice and counsel with an understanding of, and experience with, the entire financial picture.
For more information about retirement services provided through RHF Financial Group LLC, a free consultation or on-site corporate employee planning, contact Richard Rudinger at 914-422-3344 or visit the website at RHFFinancial.com.
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