What Do You Value?
You want designations that not only generate professional recognition, but that are also backed by practical, applicable knowledge driving better business outcomes. Our programs deliver both.
NEW RESEARCH
2024 Designation Outcomes Study
The results are in: College designees are raising the bar and outperforming their professional peers with the power of applied, specialized knowledge. See the proven power of these programs and how you can leverage them to build your book of business.
WHY DESIGNATIONS?
See the Value Our Credentials Provide
Advisors agree: foundational financial planning education like the CFP® and ChFC® programs are essential — but not enough to differentiate. Learn how specialized knowledge can propel your professional growth and take your client service to the next level.
Our Proven Outcomes
85
Net promoter score (NPS) for CFP® Certification Education Program, indicating world-class satisfaction.1
35%
Higher growth in client retention than professionals with no designations.1
13%
Higher growth in earnings than professionals with no designations.1
Your Lifelong Learning Partner
Angie's Story
Every designation you get should come from the question, ‘What am I bringing to my client?’ If you are going to be in the retirement income space, the RICP® is essential because it allows clients to understand exactly where you’re trying to take them.
Angie Ribuffo
CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, CLTC®, WMCP®
The ChFC® designation is expansive and helps you in planning for your clients’ entire lives. As a business owner, I also want to grow my revenue, and the designation has definitely helped with that, too.
Terrell Dinkins
ChFC®, RICP®
The WMCP® served as my catalyst to building a healthy, sustainable, and growing wealth management firm. Our ability to serve high-net and ultra-high-net-worth clients makes the designation a worthy investment.
Padric Scott
WMCP®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®, CAP®, CCFC, MSFP
The CLU® designation not only introduced me to ideas I had heard of but never fully understood or valued, but also gave me the confidence to communicate these ideas to clients in a meaningful way.
Jason Austell
MSFS, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®, AEP®, CAP®, ChSNC®
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1 FUSE Research Network. The American College of Financial Services Designation Outcomes Study. 2024. Based on reported three-year period.