The AACEP will hold estate and financial planners to the ethical conduct expected by the public. Clients of estate planners expect a high degree of trust and integrity, as in most cases the client discloses to the planner very personal and confidential information. The AACEP will cancel the certification of any planner for misconduct or a commission of any of the following:
The AACEP takes any breach of ethics seriously. In the event of a complaint filed against a planner, the AACEP will conduct an investigation, and afford due process to the planner to refute said claim.
- Engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation
- Commits a criminal act that reflects adversely on the planner’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a planner
- Knowingly promotes any scheme or plan which purpose is to evade taxes not based on valid legal basis or regulation
- Any conduct determined by the AACEP board to reflect dishonorably on the profession of estate and financial planning
The AACEP takes any breach of ethics seriously. In the event of a complaint filed against a planner, the AACEP will conduct an investigation, and afford due process to the planner to refute said claim.