What is PFP®? Leading Financial Industry Standards.
The Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation is a leading credential for comprehensive financial planning in Canada, recognized by Canada's largest financial institutions. It ensures that financial professionals have the knowledge and skills to address all aspects of a client's financial situation.
When you earn the PFP®, you will hold the premier designation recognized and adopted by Canada's largest financial institutions - and held to the highest standards through its ISO 17024 accreditation.
What is the Financial Planning Regulation in Canada?
Ontario
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FRSA) Financial Professionals Title Protection Rule came into effect in March 2022 which limits the use of the title of "financial planner" in Ontario to individuals who have obtained a credential from a credentialing body approved by FSRA.
CSI is pleased to be approved as a credentialing body by the FRSA under the Financial Professionals Title Protection Framework. The approval of our Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation will enable present and future PFP® designation holders to use the Financial Planning title in Ontario.
Saskatchewan
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA or the Authority) publishing for comment Proposed Regulations [2021-001] – The Financial Planners and Financial Advisors Regulations (the Proposed Regulations) under The Financial Planners and Financial Advisors Act (FPFAA). This legislation is intended to limit the use of the titles of "financial planner" and "financial advisor." It is still in the public comment phase.
New Brunswick
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick ("FCNB") is seeking public comment on potential approaches to the regulation of the titles "Financial Planner" and "Financial Advisor" in New Brunswick.
Quebec
The PFP® designation cannot be used in Quebec due to provincial regulations. To use the title "Financial Planner" in Quebec, individuals must hold the Pl. Fin. designation. CSI has a Financial Planning Education Program for Quebec, which prepares individuals to attain the Pl. Fin designation.
What are the Benefits of PFP ®?
In addition to qualifying you to develop and manage comprehensive financial plans for your clients, your PFP® designation provides you with the following benefits:
- National promotion and advertising campaigns that create awareness of the PFP® designation, including opportunities to be featured
Access to:
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PFP® trademark designation letters:
the right to use in marketing materials to promote your credentials -
PFP® Portal login:
unlock online resources, publications and customizable marketing materials to help you build your practice-
PFP® LinkedIn Membership Network:
Access to the member's only PFP networking group on LinkedIn
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PFP® LinkedIn Membership Network:
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Exclusive webinars:
stay on top of the latest industry topics - Promotional Tools:
to help you promote yourself, your designation and educate your clients about you PFP
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Note : FOR QUEBEC-BASED FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS The PFP® designation cannot be used in Quebec due to provincial regulations. Financial planners in Quebec must hold the Pl. Fin. designation. Learn more about CSI's financial planning program for Quebec
