Mandatory Comprehensive Reg BI Training Now Available Through FIRE Solutions (“FIRE”) – Field Notice 2020-
Registered Representatives and certain Home Office personnel must complete the comprehensive Reg BI continuing education (“CE”) module now available in FIRE Solutions.The due date for completion is Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Overview
To-date, ESI has produced multiple training webinars designed to prepare you for the Firm-specific policy and procedural changes which will be in place when Reg BI goes into effect on June 30th. This comprehensive CE module covers the context and content of Reg BI to provide an overall understanding of the new regulation and its impact on your business.
Completion of this CE module is required for all registered persons who work with the public, field supervisors, and certain home office employees of ESI. The deadline for completion is Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Please note that Registered Representatives who miss the due date may be subject to disciplinary action.
How to Access the Courses
You will receive a separate email from FIRE Solutions (firesupport@nrs-inc.com) which will contain your username and password information.
To access the FIRE website:
- Go to the NLG Website:
- Click “Training/Product” button à “Continuing Education” à under ESI Firm Element, click “FIRE Solutions Courses”
- Or go to https://blaze.firesolutions.com
- Enter your username and password (provided in the welcome email that you receive directly from FIRE).
- If you do not receive an email with your username and password information, contact FIRE’s Student Mentor Team:
FIRE’s support hours are from 9:00am to 8:30pm ET, Monday through Friday. If you contact them outside of those hours, you will receive a response during the next business day.
Questions
Questions regarding this requirement may be directed to Tom Longfellow at (800) 344-7437 or tlongfellow@nationallife.com.
Recorded Training on Mutual Fund Cost Analysis under Reg BI Available
The fifth module in ESI’s webinar series regarding Reg BI is now available. This module addresses mutual fund costs and the tools available to conduct analysis, including:
- Share class selection
- Expense and performance analysis
- Analysis tools and process
- Explicit hold recommendations and Docupace workflow
Click here to access this training.
For additional Reg BI training materials and information, click here to visit the Reg BI information page on our website.
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