FEP’s Purpose

The purpose of Family Estate Planning is to grow, preserve, and protect our client’s assets for them and their heirs.

 

FEP’s Practice

Unlike Wall Street firms, you are our only client.

 

FEP’s Philosophy

Our clients always come first.

We are committed to honesty and integrity in our relationships.

We provide quality service.

We educate and inform our clients so they can make the best decision.

We use a team approach – we have a network of trusted, highly qualified professionals on our team.

We are loyal to our clients and we expect them to be loyal to us.

We help our clients make wise decisions.

We believe that long-term benefits take priority over a short-term advantage.

We treat our clients in a fair and respectful manner.

We do what is right for our clients.

We operate our business on sound ethics and principles of honesty and trustworthiness.

We believe it is important for us to stay current in legal and planning techniques.


Awards and Recognitions
Each year Mr. Abels completes over four times the number of continuing education credits required for his licensing and registrations.

Mr. Abels has held numerous positions in local and state organizations. From 1993 to the present, he is the recipient of awards and recognition from numerous local, state and national organizations, including…

2005

Earned Certified Senior Adviser (CSA) designation

2002

Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation

2001

Accepted a position as member of the Cooperating Board of Trustees of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.

2001

Chairman of the Board, Radiology Staffing, Inc. (RSI) Mr. Abels and three other individuals started RSI, which provides radiology technicians on a temporary staffing basis to hospitals throughout the US

2000

Awarded the Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC®) designation

1999

Quality of Life Award by Omaha Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

1997

Chairman of the Board Nebraska FPA

1997

CFP® Practitioner of the year for the state of Nebraska by Nebraska FPA

1997

Million Dollar Round Table, Top of the Table award

1996

President Nebraska FPA

1996

Associate of the Year Central Financial Services of Nebraska

1995

President-Elect Nebraska Financial Planning Association (FPA)

1993

Prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM designation


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Articles
Medical Economics Articles
Since 1998, Medical Economics magazine, “the business magazine of the medical profession™,” has included Mr. Abels in their exclusive list entitled “The 150 best financial advisers for doctors.” Over the years, he has also contributed to several other articles in the magazine.

2005

Medical Economics' article: "Estate Planning: Parenting From the Grave"

2004

Medical Economics’ list of "the 150 best Financial Advisers for Doctors - Our Exclusive List"

2003

Medical Economics' article: "Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?"

2002

Medical Economics’ list of "the 150 Best Financial Advisors for doctors" in the nation

2001

Medical Economics' article: "Making sure you’re the winner in the battle for your bucks”

2000

Medical Economics’ list of "the 150 Best Financial Advisors for doctors" in the nation

2000

Medical Economics’ article: "OOPS! Doctors' Worst Financial Blunders"

1999

Medical Economics’ article: "Where to find the best financial advisors"

1998

Medical Economics’ list of "the 120 Best Financial Advisors for doctors" in the nation


Midlands Business Journal
Because of his knowledge in the estate planning field, Mr. Abels has been interviewed by a variety of publications regarding estate planning issues. He has contributed numerous times to articles in the Midlands Business Journal, Medical Economics magazine, the Omaha World Herald, Life Association News, and Broker News.

2002

July article: “Estate planning protects your investments after you’re gone”

2000

March article: “Agents have strong tradition of helping their community”

2000

July article: “Estate planning isn’t just for those with large holdings”

1999

April article: “Begin estate planning early to have greatest number of options”

1998

January article: “Family limited partnerships: good tax shelter but not for everyone.”

1997

May article: “Looming Transfer of Wealth Spurs Boomers’ interest in Family Estate Planning, Inc.”

J. A. Abels’ Biography

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Philosophy

Awards & Recognitions

Family Estate Planning Organization Chart

FEP, Inc. Associates

Elizabeth Williams graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management from Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC. She joined Family Estate Planning, Inc. full time in January 2001. In 2005, Elizabeth earned the Certified Senior Adviser (CSA) designation. Elizabeth is responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring systems within all Family Estate Planning divisions. She is directly involved with client cases and customer services.

Dianne Abels is the corporate office manager, secretary and treasurer for Family Estate Planning, Inc. She is our client database manager. She is directly responsible for customer service and work-in-progress activities. She has been with Family Estate Planning, Inc. since 1991.


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