Kirk Matenaer Earns Long-Term Care Certification

August 31, 2012

CHARLESTON, SC – August 31, 2012 – Kirk Matenaer of Franklin & Associates Inc. has earned his Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designation. Matenaer specializes in long-term care and related financial services at Franklin & Associates.

This designation is independent of the insurance industry and focuses on providing financial service professionals with the legal, accounting, insurance and financial tools needed to meet their clients’ long-term care needs. Matenaer completed a course and exam to earn his certification. He will be required to take continuing education to maintain his certification.

“As our industry changes and grows, it’s all the more important to stay up to date on current tools and resources so we can best help our clients prepare for their long-term care needs,” said Barbara Franklin, owner of Franklin & Associates. “Having this certification demonstrates Kirk’s commitment to the profession and our clients.”

About Franklin & Associates 
Founded in 1995 by Barbara Franklin, Franklin & Associates is a Charleston-based company offering both traditional and innovative approaches to long-term care planning and financing. Company representatives are active in the senior services community as both board members and volunteers, including with the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Lowcountry Senior Network, Alzheimer’s Association and ITNCharlestonTrident (Independent Transportation Network). For more information, call 843-762-4260 or visit www.franklinassociatesinc.com.