Professional Designations

Use this database to decode the letters that sometimes follow a financial professional’s name. Find out what training, if any, is required to receive a professional designation and whether the issuing organization requires continuing education, takes complaints, or has a way for you to confirm who holds the credential.

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Designation Acronym View Details
Qualified Financial Planner QFP View Details
Qualified Plan Financial Consultant QPFC View Details