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Chartered Financial Analyst^® (CFA^®) are licensed by the CFA^® Institute to use the CFA^® mark. CFA^® certification requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or have equivalent education or work experience, successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA^® Program, have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the investment decision-making process, fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless you are upgrading from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor statements as part of each application; these are submitted online by your sponsors.

The Accredited Investment Fiduciary^® (AIF^®) designation is granted by Broadridge, formerly known as fi360, formerly known as the Center for Fiduciary Studies. Those who earn the AIF^® mark, successfully complete a specialized program on investment fiduciary standards of care, pass a comprehensive examination and attest to a Code of Ethics.

The Wealth Management Specialist℠ (WMS℠) designation is granted by the College for Financial Planning^®, a Kaplan Company. Those who earn the WMS℠ mark successfully complete an educational program covering fundamental financial planning and wealth management concepts and pass a final examination. Aimed at new advisors and financial support staff, it offers a faster pathway to proficiency than the CFP^® certification, focusing on practical wealth accumulation and management strategies for clients.

Certified Financial PlannersTM (CFP®) are licensed by the CFP® Board to use the CFP® mark. CFP® certification requirements include: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, completion of the financial planning education requirements set by the CFP® Board (www.cfp.net), successful completion of the CFP® Certification Exam, comprised of two three-hour sessions, experience requirement: 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of Apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements, successfully pass the Candidate Fitness Standards and background check, agree annually to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, and complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.