Bob Lawson Earns Certified Financial Fiduciary® Designation

National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries™

Robert Lawson, President of Barrington Capital Management, INC., has earned the Certified Financial Fiduciary® designation. He joins a growing group of financial professionals who have earned the Certified Financial Fiduciary® designation and can immediately and clearly demonstrate how they practice a fundamental obligation to always put their clients’ best interest first.

Certified Financial Fiduciary® is a professional designation for financial professionals, namely, those who have successfully completed a rigorous certification and training process established by NACFF and The American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA), and who agree to uphold the highest moral, ethical and fiduciary standards of service when providing advice to potential or existing clients.

The National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries (NACFF) was created to provide all the information, tools, and resources needed for financial professionals to ensure they are compliant with fiduciary standards. They have taken it a step further by providing a comprehensive fiduciary training program and certification process that will further establish qualified financial professionals as a Certified Financial Fiduciary®.

To become a Certified Financial Fiduciary®, Bob Lawson met the following requirements: 

• Exemplified the highest standards of morals, ethics, and fiduciary standards of service

• Successfully completed a rigorous training and certification process

• Passed a certification exam

• Passed a full background check and is in good standing with all state and federal license requirements

• Business office was reviewed for best practices and compliance

• Completed and submitted the signed Certified Financial Fiduciary® application for Certification

• Agreed to the NACFF terms of awarding and maintaining certification

• Agreed to abide by and uphold the NACFF Code of Conduct

The Certified Financial Fiduciary® course is offered in various states across the US. The exam includes multiple-choice questions on subject areas including identifying what a fiduciary is, understanding the different types of fiduciaries, what triggers fiduciary responsibility, the best interest standard, the SEC Best Interest Regulation proposal, the NACFF code of conduct and fiduciary pledge of “Good Faith, Care, and Loyalty to our Client’s Best Interest.”

Bob Lawson to speak at SEAK's 32nd Annual Conference May 3-4 2025, Clearwater Beach, FL

Advanced Practice Management & Business Development for Expert Witnesses

Join Bob Lawson for an engaging and eye-opening session on transforming your expert witness practice using cutting-edge AI tools and proven marketing strategies.

Topics Covered: 

• AI Tools for Expert Witnesses: Learn how to competently and ethically integrate the latest AI tools and technology to manage your practice more efficiently; Efficiency and Effectiveness:

• Optimize workflows to reduce time spent on administrative tasks and focus on core activities that drive business growth;

• Business Development: Explore advanced techniques for attracting and retaining clients, and expanding your professional network;

• Best Practice Management Tips: Gain insights into best practices for managing billing, E & O Insurance, independent contractors, contact management software, and more;

• Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Learn from real-world case studies that illustrate successful practice management scenarios and common pitfalls to avoid.

Bob Lawson, CSCP®, AIF®, CFE®, MRFC®, LUTCF® is a seasoned Expert Witness in the financial services industry with over 40 years of experience. Bob is retained by both claimants and respondents for FINRA arbitrations, mediations, and court settings and is a fiercely independent expert. Bob is the President and Chief Compliance Officer of Barrington Capital Management, Inc., and the President and Managing Principal of Barrington Financial Consulting Group, Inc., a full-service securities, commodities, and insurance litigation consulting firm. He serves as a FINRA and NFA Arbitrator (FINRA Chair-Qualified) and a FINRA Mediator and holds multiple certifications, including Certified Securities Compliance Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Master Registered Financial Consultant, and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow. Bob is the former Chair of the Master Registered Financial Consultants and former Practice Management Chair of the Securities Experts Roundtable, and Former Membership Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.

Bob Lawson to speak at SEAK's annual conference in April

Barrington Financial Consulting Group's Bob Lawson will be a presenter at SEAK’s 31st Annual National Expert Witness Conference on April 27-28 at the beautiful Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. Experts from all disciplines and with all levels of all experience will benefit multi-disciplinary advanced techniques. Nationally recognized presenters will discuss all aspects of expert witness testimony, ethics, and trial techniques.

Conference participants will be presented with practical suggestions for succeeding as expert witnesses. If you have ever thought about becoming an expert witness in your field, you will not want to miss this highly acclaimed two-day program which will include intensive breakout sessions and network opportunities.

For more information, please visit www.SEAK.com.