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Accredited Pension Representative (APR)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization National Institute of Pension Administrators
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must hold:

  • an insurance license or a FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66 or 24 registration or
  • an Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA) designation.
Designation Training Requirements

Optional self-study courses

Designation Exam Type

One online, non-proctored exam and one in-person, proctored exam (No exam requirement for candidates holding ERPA designation)

Continuing Education Requirements

10 hours annually

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

None

Investor Complaint Process

None

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None