Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC)

Designation Essentials
Status	Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization	International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE)
Qualification and Educational Requirements
Prerequisites	Bachelors degree or equivalent with two years relevant professional experience (within the past five years) or high school diploma or equivalent with five years relevant professional experience (within the past seven years) Passing a background check
Education Requirements	None
Examination Type	Certification exam (200-question, multiple choice, proctored)
Continuing Education Requirements	15 hours per year
Verification, Complaints and Accreditation
Check Designation Status Online	Online at Search for Certified Retirement Counselor
Investor Complaint Process	Online at CRC Complaint Form
Published List of Disciplined Designees	None
Accredited By	National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)