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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 Two years financial planning experience
Designation Training Requirements Completion of 120 hours of approved education
Designation Exam Type Evidence of passing exams related to area(s) of expertise
Continuing Education Requirements Twenty hours every three years 
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource Online at Search for a Financial Planner
Investor Complaint Process Online at Complaint Procedure
Published List of Disciplined Designees None