Requirements and Benefits
Year 1
Requirements
- Application, including confirmation of existing financial background in the form of designation, license, degree, or verifiable experience
- Completion of 6 courses totaling 24 contact hours: 4 core courses plus 2 electives
- Successfully passing the comprehensive examination
- Acceptance of the RFG Pledge of Ethical Practice
Benefits from completing the RFG professional education program
- Superior knowledge of the market and market needs
- Certificate of successful completion of the Registered Financial Gerontologist program granted by AIFG and The
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Public awareness marketing campaign regarding the importance and significance of successfully completing the RFG program
- The AIFG RFG Registry: Registry in the association of Registered Financial Gerontologists includes referrals to interested local client inquiries, networking with other RFGs, and other sources of potential client referral
Year 2 and later:
Requirements for continued mastery of the RFG education, and association membership:
- Recommended completion of education courses (on-site
or web based) [These continuing education credits may be applicable to the
CE requirements of other professional certifications]
- Renewal of the RFG Pledge of Ethical Practice
Benefits will continue as in Year 1, plus additional benefits to be announced.
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