Paul's Support for AFA Multi-Choice Exams

Summer/Autumn 2025 Cohort

  • Subjects Covered: Taxation, Investments, Protection, and Retirement Planning.

  • 2025 Summer/Autumn Cohort Study Plan: May/June: Taxation; July/August: Investment; September: Protection; October/November: Retirement Planning

  • Online, on-demand package includes specimen exam questions and deep-dive videos on key syllabus topics. These videos are engaging, informative, and recorded live with real advisers.

  • Exclusive live online revision sessions are also available for each subject to discuss specimen questions and critical topics.

  • Scheduled Revision Dates: Taxation: 26th June 2025; Investment: 8th August 2025; Protection: 26th September 2025; Retirement Planning: 14th November 2025. Recordings are available on the online portal to those unable to attend live

Course Content

    1. Advance Income Tax Calculation

    2. Capital Gains Tax and Property Ownership and Renting

    3. IHT Detailed Case Study - Part One

    4. IHT Detailed Case Study - Part Two

      FREE PREVIEW
    5. SME Taxation and Financial Advice Part One

    6. SME Taxation and Financial Advice Part Two

    7. Beware the Ides of October – The Ex-Pat, Domicile/Residency Rules and Property CGT - Part One

    8. Beware the Ides of October – The Ex-Pat, Domicile/Residency Rules and Property CGT - Part Two

    9. Income Tax, National Insurance, VAT and Corporation Taxes

    10. Budget 2024 Decoded – Key Insights and Practical Implications for UK Financial Advisers

    1. The Fall and Rise of Fixed Interest Investments – Part One

    2. The Fall and Rise of Fixed Interest – Part Two

    3. Valuing Shares - Fundamental analysis and Risks - Part One

    4. Valuing Shares - Fundamental analysis and Risks - Part Two

    5. Investments Bonds Dissected - “To Bond or not to Bond – that is the question?” - Part One

    6. Investments Bonds Dissected - "To Bond or not to Bond – that is the question?” - Part Two

    7. The Economic Environment (UK and Global Geopolitics) and Investment Consequences – Part 1

      FREE PREVIEW
    8. The Economic Environment (UK and Global Geopolitics) and Investment Consequences – Part 2

    9. The Economic Environment (UK and Global Geopolitics) and Investment Consequences – Part 3

    10. Mastering Investment Theory & Behavioural Finance – a Guide to Informed Portfolio Management – Part One

    11. Mastering Investment Theory & Behavioural Finance – a Guide to Informed Portfolio Management – Part Two

    12. Mastering Investment Theory & Behavioural Finance – a Guide to Informed Portfolio Management – Part Three

    13. Mastering Investment Theory & Behavioural Finance – a Guide to Informed Portfolio Management – Part Four

    14. Mastering Investment Theory and Behavioural Finance Slides

    15. Beyond Buy-to-Let - Smart Strategies for Property Investment in 2025

    16. Smart Strategies for Property Investment in 2025 - Slides

    1. Welfare Benefits Explored 2024/2025

    2. Foundations of Financial Planning – Health and Long-Term Care – Part One

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    3. Foundations of Financial Planning – Health and Long-Term Care – Part Two

    4. Mastering Later Life Planning – Expert Strategies for Financial Advisers – Part 1

    5. Mastering Later Life Planning – Expert Strategies for Financial Advisers – Part 2

    6. Mastering Later Life Planning – Expert Strategies for Financial Advisers – Part 2

    1. Welfare Benefits Key Point Summary 2024/2025

    2. Welfare Benefits Explored 2024/2025

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Universal Credit

    4. Whole of Life Policies Dissected - Live Recording

    5. Relevant Life Plans

    6. Trusts and Life Assurance

    7. The UK Probate Process

    8. Life Assurance and Underwriting

    9. Income Protection Plans - Dissected in Detail

      FREE PREVIEW
    10. Group Income Protection Plans

    11. Critical Illness - Dissected in Detail

    12. Lasting Power of Attorney

    13. Lasting Power of Attorney - Modernised at Last

    14. Private Medical Insurance

    15. Insurance Conduct of Business Rules (ICOBs) Investigated

    16. Business Insurance

    17. Key Person Insurance

    18. Key Person Insurance - Calculating Cover

    19. Key Person Insurance and Underwriting

    20. Shareholder Protection Insurance

    21. Partnership Protection

    22. Business Finance and Loan Protection

    1. Pensions – 6 Real-Life Case Studies - Part 1

    2. Pensions – 6 Real-Life Case Studies - Part 2

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    3. Pension Crystallisation and Occupational Schemes

    4. Foundations of Pension Schemes – Understanding the Landscape and Defined Benefit Schemes - Part One

    5. Foundations of Pension Schemes – Understanding the Landscape and Defined Benefit Schemes - Part Two

    6. Foundations of Pension Schemes – Defined Contribution Schemes Opened Up

About this course

  • £595.00
  • 82 lessons
  • 42 hours of video content

Online Tutor

Paul Archer FPSA CeMAP

Founder and Managing Director

Paul Archer began in the mortgage sector in 1983 - 40 years' experience. Mortgage Adviser, Financial Adviser, Manager, Consultant, Trainer and Coach. CeMAP qualified, Level 4 IFA qualified, equity release, supervisory qualified. Author of a myriad of technical texts spanning all areas for both the CII and the LIBF. All team are also fully qualified and experienced. Began teaching CeMAP in 1999, when it started, trained thousands of students. Founder and Managing Director of Archer Training Ltd in 2001 Working with dozens of banks, lenders, brokers and insurers in the UK and the world.

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With Paul Archer's Route to Financial Adviser DipFA Programme, you're not just enrolling in a course—you're gaining a dedicated mentor who will be with you every step. Paul Archer is committed to your success, offering support and expert guidance to ensure you achieve your goal of becoming a financial adviser. From mastering the DipFA syllabus to navigating the practical challenges of the profession, Paul will provide the insights and encouragement you need to take the next step in your career confidently. With his support, you're not just passing an exam but embarking on a journey to become a trusted and successful financial adviser.

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