When CRC® certificants were asked how valuable the program was for helping improve your ability to counsel clients on their retirement planning needs, 91% indicated it was “Valuable” to “Extremely Valuable”.
“The CRC® helps improve my credibility when talking about retirement-related topics.”
“The breadth and depth of knowledge I gained through the CRC® program has helped me become a better advisor to my clients facing retirement plan issues.”
“I like that the designation is Certified Retirement Counselor because that is what I do, counsel clients on some of the most important financial decisions they will ever have to make.”
“I have been transaction-oriented my entire career and the CRC program has allowed me to take a more consultative approach with my clients.”
“The CRC® certification has enhanced my ability to attract prospects and has enabled me to articulate my specialization in retirement income planning.”
The five CRC® study guides include:
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Program Delivery Includes:
The CRC® is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Independent third-party accreditation of a certification program provides impartial validation that the program has met recognized credentialing standards of development, implementation and recertification. Accreditation is also and indication to consumers that all who hold an accredited certification possess a consistent level of knowledge pertaining to their profession. Less than 5% of the of the almost 250 designations listed by FINRA have completed the rigorous process of independent program specific accreditation.
CRC® certificants will receive a waiver on 2 of 7 CFP® courses required for completing highly rated the Bryant University CFP® Board registered program and a tuition fee discount of up to $1,100. You can conceivably earn both designations in the same time that it takes to earn the CFP® by itself and the cost savings on the CFP® program will more than pay for your CRC® fees.
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PlanMember CRC® Program Fees
– Study Guide Fee
Fee Before Discount
Discounted Fee
– Exam Fee
Total Fees After Discount
$540 (plus shipping)
$270 (50% discount)
+ $575
= $845
PlanMember Bucks may be used to pay for the study guide fees
Click “Start CRC® Program” below to purchase your study materials and pay your exam fee. Your study guides will arrive within 10 business days and you will receive an e-mail from InFRE with instructions and other important information.
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