A. If you want to pursue a career in financial planning or investment related fields, there are plenty of financial planning and investment related designations and certifications. Below is probably still not a complete list.
General Financial Planning
CFP - Certified Financial Planner
ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
Master's in Financial Planning -
- MSFS from the American College
- MSFP program from the College for Financial Planning
- Masters in Taxation and Financial Planning" program
Wealth Management Certification
CPWA - Certified Private Wealth Advisor
Investment-related Designations and Certifications
CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst
CIMA - Certified Investment Management Analyst
Insurance Designations
CLU - Chartered Life Underwriter
CPCU - Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
CLTC (Certified in Long-Term Care Insurance)
Retirement Designations
RICP - Retirement Income Certified Professional
RMA - Retirement Management Analyst
CASL - Chartered Advisor of Senior Living
RFG - Registered Financial Gerontologist
Estate Planning Designations
AEP - Accredited Estate Planner
CAP - Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
Taxation - Designations, Degrees, and Licenses
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
MTAX or MST - Master's in Taxation
EA - Enrolled Agent
CTS - Certified Tax Specialist
Niche Educational Programs and Designations
CDFA - Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
ADPA - Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor
CFT - Certified Financial Transitionist
CMP - Certified Medical Planner
CExP - Certified Exit Planner
ChSNC - Chartered Special Needs Consultant