Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
| Designation Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Status | Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization. |
| Issuing Organization | The American College |
| Qualification and Educational Requirements | |
| Prerequisites | Three years of full-time business experience within the five years preceding the awarding of the designation |
| Education Requirements | Seven core and two elective courses, equivalent of 27 semester credit hours |
| Examination Type | Final closed-book, proctored exam for each course |
| Continuing Education Requirements | 30 CE credits every two years |
| Verification, Complaints and Accreditation | |
| Check Designation Status Online | Available at DesignationCheck.com |
| Investor Complaint Process | Online at Submit a Customer/Consumer Complaint |
| Published List of Disciplined Designees | None |
| Accredited By | The issuing organization (The American College) is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Agency |