Theodore T. Kurlowicz, JD, CAP®, ChFC®, CLU® Inducted Into The Estate Planning Hall of Fame

The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) is pleased to induct Theordore T. Kurlowicz. CAP®, ChFC®, CLU®, the Charles E. Drimal Professor of Estate Planning at The American College into the Estate Planning Hall of Fame and award him the Distinguished Accredited Estate Planner Designation for 2008. This award is given annually in recognition of distinguished service in the field of estate planning to select individuals who are nationally recognized experts and leaders in this field. Recipients represent the multidisciplinary concept of estate planning by holding one or more of the following degrees or designations: Attorney (JD), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Certified Trust and Financial Advisors (CTFA).

Bryn Mawr, PA (PRWEB) September 30, 2008 -- The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) is pleased to induct Theordore T. Kurlowicz. CAP®, ChFC®, CLU®, the Charles E. Drimal Professor of Estate Planning at The American College into the Estate Planning Hall of Fame and award him the Distinguished Accredited Estate Planner Designation for 2008. This award is given annually in recognition of distinguished service in the field of estate planning to select individuals who are nationally recognized experts and leaders in this field. Recipients represent the multidisciplinary concept of estate planning by holding one or more of the following degrees or designations: Attorney (JD), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Certified Trust and Financial Advisors (CTFA).

"My association with The American College has allowed me to work with some of the financial services industry's premiere thought leaders in estate planning. I am honored to be recognized by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils for my contributions and expertise in field of estate planning professional education," stated Kurlowicz.

Professor Kurlowicz's responsibilities at the College include the preparation of textbook materials and courses in estate planning as well as planning for business owners and professionals. He has participated in the development of state insurance agent licensing examinations for numerous states, and has authored and co-authored several books.

Professor Kurlowicz has appeared on several financial services television broadcasts such as NBC Nightly News and segments on "Money Matters," a financial planning feature of Nation's Business Today. He is an adjunct professor at Widener University, where he teaches in the Master of Science in Taxation program, and is a member of several professional organizations including the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) is a national organization of professional estate planners and affiliated local Estate Planning Councils dedicated to establishing and monitoring the highest professional and educational standards. NAEPC fosters public awareness of the quality services rendered by professionals who meet these standards. NAEPC builds a team approach involving cross-professional disciplines to better serve the public's need in estate planning. Furthermore, NAEPC awards and administers the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) designation, a graduate level specialization in estate planning, obtained in addition to already recognized professional credentials within various disciplines of estate planning.

For more information about the Estate Planning Hall of Fame, please contact Susan Austin Carney at the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils at 866.226.2224. Visit www.NAEPC.org for a complete listing of past recipients of the Distinguished Accredited Estate Planner Award along with the biographical information about past award recipients.

The American College is dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development that helps financial services companies and their employees succeed. As a non-profit educational institution holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and others for over 80 years. The American College's faculty represents some of the financial services industry's foremost thought leaders. For more information, visit TheAmericanCollege.edu

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