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(1). To take expensive and time-consuming exams and classes (see credentializer) in order to add impressive-sounding letters after your name on your resume.
“You’ve got to credentialize that resume, Tom. I mean, look at me. I’ve got my CFP, CLU, CTFA, ChFC, AIAF and Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses. Where did I go to college? Well…that was a long time ago…umm…”
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(1). An exam or class taken in order to get some neat-sounding letters after your name.
“So I’m taking my 5th credentializer next week. They don’t make business cards wide enough for me!”
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(1). A military-inspired term describing techniques for ensuring the consequences of one’s actions fall on one’s boss or other senior manager (see CYA).
“The Greenberg account is about to fall through. Let’s make sure to mention Scott’s part in this to provide some air cover for our department.”
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(1). To only execute a portion of an investment plan, just in case your recommendations end up sucking.
“Given the markets lately, I’d like to keep some powder dry in case we see a tactical move we’d like to make down the road. That’s okay, I’m not really sure I understand what I just said either…”
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