At the end of this class, participants will:

• know how the Kansas Securities Commissioner’s Office works for you.

• know the rights and obligations of Kansas investors.

• be able to describe their “risk factor tolerance.”

• know the difference between stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

• have guidelines for interviewing and choosing a financial planner and other financial advisors.

• learn benefits offered by retirement plans (IRA’s, 401K’s, 403b’s, and other plans).