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Registered Financial Consultant (RFC)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization.
Issuing Organization International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC)
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidate must have at least three years of experience as a full-time practitioner in financial planning or financial services and must hold:

  • one of the following professional designations: AAMS, CFA, CFP, ChFC, CLU, CPA, EA, LUTCF, CFEI, AFC;
  • Series 65 license or one of the following combinations: Series 6 and 63, Series 6 and 66, Series 7 and 63, or Series 7 and 66;
  • life insurance license; or
  • a bachelor’s or advanced degree in business, finance, economics or a related field.
Designation Training Requirements

None
Designation Exam Type

None
Continuing Education Requirements

40 hours every two years
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Find a Consultant
Investor Complaint Process

Online via Professional Conduct
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None