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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, including at least two hours of ethics every two years
Verification and Complaints
Check Designation Status Online

Online at Find a CRC Professional
Investor Complaint Process

Online at File a Complaint
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None