Month: February 2020

The Cleveland Browns’ First and Ten Initiative

 

Registered financial consultant Jeffrey L. Wendel leverages his nearly two decades of professional experience to serve Wendel Retirement Planning as the CEO. In his free time, Jeffrey L. Wendel enjoys watching games of the National Football League (NFL) Cleveland Browns.

One of the ways the Browns give back to the community is through “First and Ten.” This program encourages individuals to make a difference in the community by volunteering.

Anyone who joins the First and Ten program commits to volunteering at least 10 hours per year in community works. An example of First and Ten volunteer work was spearheaded by Browns guard Joel Bitonio in December 2019. Bitonio was joined by his wife and other Browns teammates. They partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation.

The group took 30 kids from the city of Cleveland to the Dick’s store and gave each $200 to buy things for themselves and their loved ones. The kids also played games and were served pizza and other refreshments.

IARFC – Providing Consumers with Financial Integrity

Jeffrey L. Wendel, CEO of Wendel Retirement Planning, assists clients with the numerous tasks associated with preparing for retirement. In addition to his work with Wendel Retirement Planning, Jeffrey L. Wendel is also a member of International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC).

IARFC is an organization whose mission is to establish standards for financial ethics. The organization was founded in the 1980s to facilitate public confidence in the financial industries. A nonprofit, the organization’s central mission focuses on assisting financial consultants with planning and continuing education while also recognizing them for adhering to ethical principles. To become a member, consultants are required to follow guidelines relating to education, licensing, and continuing education. Ultimately, achieving these goals sets the foundation for financial transparency, which creates conditions where the public trusts financial institutions.

Those who become members benefit in a few ways. First, members are provided the tools to work in the financial industry in a professional and ethical manner such as white papers, document filing system, power points, and checklists. Members also benefit from networking and professional development opportunities through conferences and publications including the Journal of Finance. Finally, members save on supplies through partnership programs and insurance coverage and are exposed to new industry information through the various social media platforms (blogs, media releases, and Facebook).