The Registered Financial Planners Institute offers three types of designations that are registered and trademarked in the United States, People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong, China.
- RFP – Registered Financial Planner ®
- ARFP – Affiliate Registered Financial Planner ®
- SRFP – Senior Registered Financial Planner ®
Descriptions are below. Application is by PDF (typed or printed). Former members can apply for reinstatement by PDF (typed or printed).
Upon acceptance into the institute, all members are required to abide by the RFPI code of ethics. Read our FAQs for commonly asked questions.
Registered Financial Planner®
REQUIREMENTS
> Must have at least two (2) years financial planning experience in their respective field. a 120 hour course of study, that RFPI recognizes, within two (2) years.
> Must have already completed 120 hours of approved education, and show evidence of passing exams related to area(s) of expertise.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
> Personalized RFPI designation, wall certificate, and membership card
> RFPI logo stickers & lapel pin
> Listing on the RFPI member website
> Free advertising for your company and services (restrictions apply)
Cost
$150 annual dues plus one time processing fee of $50.00.
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Affiliate Registered Financial Planner
Membership open to anyone with an active interest in financial planning and who agrees to observe the RFPI code of ethics.
REQUIREMENTS
> Upon acceptance of an Affiliate membership, the applicant agrees to complete a 120 hour course of study, that RFPI recognizes, within two (2) years.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
> Ability to upgrade to the RFP designation once meeting all educational and experience requirements.
> Personalized membership card
> Listing on the RFPI member website
Cost
$75.00 annual dues plus one time processing fee of $50.00.
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Senior Registered Financial Planner
Membership open to existing international members only
REQUIREMENTS
> RFPI member for at least 5 years who have met advanced testing and experience criteria
> Eligibility determined by the USA Headquarters of RFPI through invitation only
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
> Personalized RFPI designation, SRFP wall certificate and membership card
> RFPI logo stickers & lapel pin
> Listing on the RFPI member website
Cost
$200 annual dues plus one time processing fee of $50.00.
Important
Candidates must fully complete an application form and meet any other qualification criteria as applicable to the RFPI Affiliate or RFPI RFP designations. The Board and Admissions Director will review all qualifications and experience and will assign the appropriate designation. The SRFP designation is by special invite from the USA Headquarters of RFPI . Failure to pay the institute’s annual dues in any year after the initial application or failure to submit CEU’s shall result in a forfeiture of the previously assigned designation, a requirement to return the RFPI membership card, and relinquishment of the right to any further use of the RFPI name and designation(s).
A member may be expelled, suspended, or disciplined if:
1. Violates any of the code of ethics, state laws or federal laws in the country that the member practices.
2. Has been found guilty by the board of directors of any act discrediting to the financial planning profession.
3. By not fulfilling twenty (20) hours of continuing education’s every three (3) years in their respective field of financial planning.
4. Failure to be a member in good standing with RFPI.