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Registered Financial Planner (RFP)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization Registered Financial Planners Institute (RFPI)
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must have at least two years’ relevant experience in financial planning.

Designation Training Requirements

240 training credits offered by a recognized education provider

Designation Exam Type

Online, proctored certification exam

Continuing Education Requirements

20 hours annually

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Search for a Designation Holder

Investor Complaint Process

Online at Report Misconduct 

Published List of Disciplined Designees

Online at Disciplined Individuals