Clifton Gunderson’: Bekasov earns accredited investment fiduciary designation from FI360

MIDDLETON, Wis. (October 12, 2011) – Gennady Bekasov of Clifton Gunderson Wealth Advisors LLC has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation from Fiduciary360 (fi360), an organization offering training, tools and resources to promote a culture of fiduciary responsibility and improve the decision making processes of fiduciaries. The AIF designation signifies knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination of a two-day course and examination. Fi360, based near Pittsburgh, Pa., is the first full-time training and research facility for fiduciaries, and conducts training programs at universities throughout the United States and abroad.

Bekasov is the Chief Compliance Officer for Clifton Gunderson Wealth Advisors, based in Middleton, Wis. He specializes in regulatory compliance with applicable federal regulations, rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Self-Regulatory Organizations covering securities and investment advisory practices.

About Clifton Gunderson
Clifton Gunderson, ranked as one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and consulting firms and the largest U.S. member firm of HLB International, provides a wide range of assurance, tax and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries. Founded in 1960, Clifton Gunderson has a staff of more than 1,800 professionals serving clients from 47 offices across the country. Clifton Gunderson, and the separate and independent member firms of HLB International, provides personal and high quality service to clients in over 100 countries through the HLB International “Global Care” approach. For more information about Clifton Gunderson, visit www.cliftoncpa.com or www.cliftonwealthadvisors.com.