CSI will be performing system maintenance on Saturday April 13th from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET. You will not have access to your “myCSI” student account, nor will you be able to book, cancel or reschedule exams during this time. You can still access your online course materials by visiting connect.csi.ca then connecting to “Blackboard Learn”.

Hours of study: 110 – 160 Hours

Enrolment Period: 1 Year

What is the WME® exam weighting?

Exam One Topics Weightings
Getting to Know the Client and Assessing their Financial Situation 19%
Family Law, Risk Management and Tax Planning 16%
Retirement Planning 17%
Estate Planning 8%
Investment Management and Asset Allocation 12%
Equity and Debt Securities 14%
Managed Products 14%
Exam Two Topics Weightings
Getting to Know the Client and Assessing their Financial Situation 22%
Family Law, Risk Management and Tax Planning 14%
Retirement Planning 16%
Estate Planning 8%
Investment Management and Asset Allocation 12%
Equity and Debt Securities 14%
Managed Products, Portfolio Monitoring and Performance Evaluation 14%

What is the WME® exam structure?

Structure Information
Exams 2
Exam Format Exam 1: Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam 2: Proctored (remote or in-person at a test centre)
Exam Duration Exam 1: 3 Hours
Exam 2: 3 Hours
Question Format Exam 1: Multiple-choice
Exam 2: Multiple cases with multiple-choice questions
Questions Per Exam Exam 1: 100 Questions*
Exam 2: 50 Questions
Attempts Allowed Per Exam 3
Passing Grade Exam 1: 60%
Exam 2: 60%
Assignments None

* Please Note: If you enrolled in the WME before December 13, 2023, there are 120 questions for exam 1.

What Continuing Education (CE) credits will you earn?

AccreditationCredits
CFP Financial Planning30
ADVOCIS Structured Learning CEEXAM 145
ADVOCIS Structured Learning CEEXAM 245
FSRA Life Insurance30
ICS Life Insurance10
ICM Life Insurance10
ICBC Life Insurance30
AMP Mortgage24
PFP Professional development30
CIM Professional development40
MTI30
QAFP Financial Planning30
CSF Compliance 5
CSF Mutual Funds10
AIC Life Insurance30
CIRO-ID Professional Development20
IQPF SFPA15
IQPF SC5
CIRO-MF Professional Development20

View CE credits for all CSI courses and all associations.

While CSI makes every effort to ensure that the information is up-to-date, we are unfortunately unable to fully guarantee its accuracy. The information listed in the chart may be subject to change.

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