Accredited Retirement Plan Consultant (ARPC)
| Designation Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Status | Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization. |
| Issuing Organization | The SPARK Institute and Bryant University |
| Qualification and Training Requirements | |
| Prerequisites | One year of full-time experience in the retirement plan industry and letter of recommendation from current work supervisor. |
| Designation Training Requirements | Pass ARPC exam |
| Designation Exam Type | Certification exam (online, proctored, closed book) |
| Continuing Education Requirements | 10 credits every year |
| Verification and Complaints | |
| Online Designation Resource | Yes. View current list of SPARK ARPC/ARPS professionals. |
| Investor Complaint Process | None |
| Published List of Disciplined Designees | None |
