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Professional Designations
The Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC) designation program focuses on the comprehensive financial planning process. The designation is granted by The American College. Candidates must have three years of full-time business experience within the previous five years; complete six required and two elective college-level courses; pass an examination for each; and meet ethical standards. To retain the designation, on-going continuing education is required.
The Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU) designation is a professional credential for persons providing advisory services related to risk management. The CLU® designation is awarded by The American College. Candidates must have three years of full-time business experience in the five years preceding the designation, and successfully complete eight college-level courses, generally requiring 400 hours of study and examinations for each course. Designees have continuing education requirements and must adhere to high ethical standards.
CFP® or CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and federally registered CFP (with flame design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”), is a voluntary professional designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. in the US. A candidate for the designation must meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited college university; three years of full-time personal financial planning experience; completion of a comprehensive program of study; successful passing of a 10-hour exam; and agree to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct, the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals. After certification, continued use of the designation mandates 30 hours of continuing education every two years and on-going commitment to the ethics and practice standards.
CFA® – The Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, or CFA charter, has become a respected and recognized investment credential. To earn a CFA charter, you must have four years of qualified investment work experience, become a member of CFA Institute, pledge to adhere to Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct on an annual basis, apply for membership to a local CFA member society, and complete the CFA Program. The CFA Program is organized into three levels, each culminating in a six-hour exam. Completing the program takes most candidates between two and five years (there is no limit to the number of times you can take each exam), but you can take as long as you need to complete the program.
Certified Wealth Strategist® or CWS® designation is administered by Cannon Financial Institute. The CWS® program is a comprehensive study of key wealth management issues impacting affluent and high net worth clients. The CWS® program utilizes a blended learning approach that includes instructor-led training, 13 Wealth Management Issues study guides, on-line mastery exams, conversation skill builders and eLessons. The learning experience culminates with a Capstone Project: a written document demonstrating a sustainable framework which applies the new knowledge and skills to the practitioner’s business. The program provides the knowledge, the practice management formula, and the critical client interaction skills to create and build a dynamic Wealth Advisory practice that works effectively with complex client issues. The CWS® Board of Standards awards credentials to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.