Reference Atlas

The numbers you reach for Monday morning.

Eight practice-area atlases updated annually with the data advisors actually reference in client meetings. Printed on heavy card stock. Shaped by the people who do the work.

8
Editions
2026
Current Year
10–20
Cards Per Edition
Annually
Updated

Built for Your Desk

What is the Reference Atlas?

The Reference Atlas is a printed desk reference designed for practicing financial professionals. Each edition covers a single specialty area with current data, planning tools, and benchmarks you can pull out during a client meeting or reach for while building a plan.

Printed on heavy card stock with a protective UV coating, each atlas contains 10–20 reference cards updated annually by subject matter experts. Eight editions available, one for each IBF designation.

Specifications

8.5″ × 11″ Card Size
10–20 Cards Per Edition
UV Coated Card Stock

Eight Editions

What’s inside

Each edition covers a single practice area. Click any row to see what’s included.

CFS® Certified Fund Specialist Fund Data & Analysis

How the largest funds actually perform, what they charge, and how they compare. Built for advisors who need to back up fund recommendations with current numbers.

Fund Rankings Fee Comparisons Performance Benchmarks ETFs Bond Funds Equity Markets REITs Expense Ratios Portfolio Construction International Investing Alternatives Market Returns Risk Metrics
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CAS® Certified Annuity Specialist Annuity Market Data

Side-by-side carrier comparisons, current rates, rider breakdowns, and the benchmarks that matter when structuring annuity-based retirement income.

Carrier Comparisons Rate Tables Rider Analysis Fixed Annuities Variable Annuities Fixed Indexed Annuities RILAs MYGA Rates GLWB Benefits Annuity Taxation State Requirements Insurance Guaranty
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CES Certified Estate & Trust Specialist Estate Planning Resources

Federal exemption limits, trust structures, state-by-state rules, and the tax tables estate planners pull out in every client meeting.

Exemption Limits Trust Structures State Estate Laws Gift Planning Probate Inherited IRAs Asset Protection Beneficiary Planning Estate Taxation Special Needs Planning Digital Assets Incapacity Planning Community Property
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CIS Certified Income Specialist Income Planning Data

Withdrawal rate research, Social Security timing data, distribution strategies, and the income benchmarks clients ask about most.

Distribution Strategies Social Security Timing Income Benchmarks Withdrawal Rates Bond Yields Dividend Income Municipal Bonds REIT Income Treasury Securities IRMAA Planning Tax-Equivalent Yields Yield Curves
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CTS® Certified Tax Specialist Tax Planning Reference

Current brackets, deduction limits, credit phase-outs, and state-by-state comparisons. The tax reference advisors keep within arm's reach.

Tax Brackets Deduction Limits Credit Phase-Outs State Comparisons Capital Gains AMT Thresholds QBI Deduction Roth Conversions Charitable Giving Social Security Taxation Tax Loss Harvesting Estate & Gift Tax Standard Deductions
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CDFS Certified Divorce Financial Specialist Divorce Financial Analysis

Asset valuation methods, QDROs, state property rules, and the financial planning frameworks that matter in divorce cases.

Asset Valuation QDROs State Property Law Spousal Support Child Support Retirement Division Business Valuation Debt Division Tax Brackets Health Insurance Social Security ACA Subsidies Military Pay Division
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CSS Certified Social Security & Medicare Specialist Benefits & Medicare Data

Benefit calculations, Medicare enrollment windows, spousal strategies, and the planning thresholds that change every year.

Benefit Calculation Claiming Strategies Full Retirement Age Survivor Benefits Medicare Part A & B Part D Costs Medigap Plans IRMAA Surcharges Enrollment Windows Family Benefits Social Security Taxation Long-Term Care Cost-Sharing
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition
CDAS Certified Digital Asset Specialist Digital Asset Markets

Market data, custody comparisons, regulatory updates, and the inheritance planning frameworks emerging in the digital asset space.

Bitcoin ETFs Ethereum & Altcoins Stablecoins DeFi Protocols Custody Solutions Regulatory Framework Staking Yields Spot ETF Data Institutional Adoption IRS Enforcement Token Classification CBDC Development Digital Inheritance
Coming June 2026
Available June 2026
2026 Edition

“I have the Reference Sheets in a folder on a table next to the conference table where I counsel with clients. Great resources and very professional, thank you again.”

Dan Cooper, CAS® · Blue Print Retirement & Tax Advisory Group
Since 1988 Established
30,000+ Professionals Designated
250+ Unique Topics Covered

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How often is the Reference Atlas updated?

Every edition is updated annually. New editions typically release in spring with current-year data, benchmarks, and regulatory thresholds reviewed by subject matter experts.

Can I buy just one edition?

Yes. Each of the eight editions is sold individually. Purchase the one that matches your practice area, or pick up several if you work across specialties.

What format is the Reference Atlas?

Each atlas is a set of 8.5″ × 11″ reference cards printed on heavy card stock with a UV protective coating. Designed to sit on your desk or slide into a folder for client meetings.

Is the Reference Atlas included with enrollment?

Yes. Every designation enrollment includes the corresponding Reference Atlas edition at no additional cost. This page is for professionals who want to purchase additional editions or who are not currently enrolled.


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