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Registered Financial Consultant (RFC)

Searching for RFC training? Then you've come to the right place!

ABTrainingCenter.com offers RFC training and certification courses for those individuals interested in earning the prestigious Registered Financial Consultant designation.

The Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons in the field of financial planning. The designation is awarded by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) to those financial advisors who can meet the high standards of education, experience and integrity that are required of all its members.

The IARFC is a non-profit professional credentialing organization of proven financial professionals formed to foster public confidence in the financial planning profession, to help financial advisors exchange planning techniques, and to give deserved recognition to those practitioners who are truly committed to ethical standards and continuous professional education.

A Registered Financial Consultant has met the qualifications required to serve the public effectively, and moreover, is committed to essential professional continuing education.

Curriculum

Candidates are required to complete a self-study process to attain the RFC designation. The preparation curriculum consists of ten volumes mirroring that of the CFP preparation, and covers the following six topics:

Financial Planning Process
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Income Tax Planning
Estate Planning

Examination Requirements

At the completion of the self-study process, candidates are required to take an untimed, 150-question multiple choice exam (takes approximately 3-5 hours)
The exam may be taken at any time, anywhere, as convenient for the candidate
A financial calculator is required in order to answer some of the time-value of money questions
The candidate nominates a Proctor who agrees to administer the exam and mail it in upon completion for grading
The Proctor may be a business associate, but not a member of the candidate's immediate family

Additional Requirements

Candidates must meet the following education, experience and ethical requirements:

Candidate either has attained a professional designation (i.e. CLU, ChFC, and CFP), or has earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree in financial planning with strong emphasis on subjects relating to economics, accounting, business, statistics, finance and similar studies; this granting institution must offer an IARFC-approved or CFP equivalent college curriculum and be an accredited college or university
Met four years of experience, providing evidence of having met license requirements for securities plus life and health insurance, or submits RIA affiliation information
Candidate must have a sound record of business integrity with no suspensions or revocation of any professional licenses
Designees must subscribe to the IARFC Code of Ethics
Designees must submit an annual renewal including $100 in dues

Continuing Education Requirements

Designees must agree to devote a minimum of 40 hours per year to continuing professional education in the field of personal finance and professional practice management.

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