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Cat: Financial Credentials

Selected credentials commonly held by various types of financial advisers and those in financial industries.

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ABA Institute of Certified Bankers [36565] ?

A series of designations for retail, bank management, risk management, mortgage, wealth management & retirement services

AEP- Accredited Estate Planner [36571] ?

Provides certification for estate planning professionals

AFC - Accredited Financial Counselor [36562] ?

Area of emphasis - debt and money management

American Academy of Financial Management [36575] ?

A worldwide Board of Standards and financial professional organization provides global recognition

American Payroll Association [36577] ?

Issues the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries Credentials [36582] ?

Includes the MSPA, FSPA, QKA, QPA, CPC, QPFC, TGPC, APM

CDFA - Certified Divorce Financial Analyst [36563] ?

Area of emphasis - financial issues of divorce

CDFM - Certified Defense Financial Manager [36579] ?

Core aspects of defense financial management

CEBS - Certified Employee Benefit Specialist [36574] ?

Covering all aspects of benefits and compensation - also CMS, GBA and RPA specialty designations

CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst [36566] ?

Areas of emphasis - portfolio management and investment analysis - also issues CIPM

CFP - Certified Financial Planner [36558] ?

Board of Standards provides CFP certification

CGFM - Certified Government Financial Manager [36580] ?

A standard by which government financial management professionals are measured

ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant [36567] ?

Areas of emphasis - financial planning

Updated CPA - Certified Public Accountant [36564] ?

Area of emphasis - accounting, income and estate tax planning

CSEP and CSRP Designations [36573] ?

Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (CSEP) and Certified Specialist in Retirement Planning (CSRP)

CTP - Certified Treasury Professional [36572] ?

For those in corporate treasury management

EA - Enrolled Agent [36561] ?

An enrolled agent has earned the priviledge of representing taxpayers before the IRS

ERP- Energy Risk Professional [36570] ?

Provides certification in financial risk management for the energy industry

FRM - Financial Risk Manager [36569] ?

Provides certification in financial risk management

Institute of Internal Auditors [36568] ?

Provide certifications for the CIA, CCSA, CFSA, CGAP

Investment Adviser Public Disclosure - RIA and IAR [36559] ?

Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) or Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) - registered by the SEC

National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts [36578] ?

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA), Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA)

PFS - Personal Financial Specialist [36560] ?

Personal financial planning designation for CPAs Certified Public Accountants

RFP - Registered Financial Planner [36576] ?

For financial planners


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