John W. Crane Earns Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Designation

John W. Crane of First Financial Group has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr, PA. Candidates for the ChFC designation must complete a minimum of eight courses and 16 hours of supervised examinations. Over 40,000 individuals have been awarded the ChFC designation since its inception in 1982.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) November 5, 2004 -- John W. Crane of First Financial Group has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.

Candidates for the ChFC designation must complete a minimum of eight courses and 16 hours of supervised examinations. Over 40,000 individuals have been awarded the ChFC designation since its inception in 1982.
   
The ChFC program focuses on the complete financial planning process as an organized way to collect and analyze information on a clients total financial situation. ChFCs can identify and establish specific financial goals and then formulate, implement and monitor a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals. Individuals who earn a ChFC can provide expert advice on a broad range of financial topics including financial planning, asset accumulation and estate planning, income taxation and planning, life and health insurance, business taxation and planning, investments and retirement planning.
   
John W. Crane serves clients from his main office in Bethesda, MD. In 2002, he joined First Financial Group due to its leadership position in the mid-Atlantic region. Prior to joining First Financial Group, Crane spent eight-years working for the Sprint Corporation in sales, project management and business development roles. During his tenure at Sprint, he obtained his MBA at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA with a concentration in Market and Business Development. After graduating from George Mason University, he made the move into a new career that more closely met his skills, his educational background and his desire to help people achieve financial independence. Crane lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife Linda.
   
The American College is the nations oldest and largest academically accredited educational institution devoted exclusively to financial services. Located on a 35-acre campus in Bryn Mawr, PA, Pennsylvania, the College serves over 35,000 students predominantly on a distance education basis. The American College offers an array of specialized designation programs, a Master of Science degree in financial services and customized continuing education programs for those pursuing a career in financial services. For more information, visit www.amercoll.edu.

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