Qualifications
Each of the following certifications is held by at least one member of our team. Each of our advisors hold multiple certifications.
Certified Financial Planner A CFP® professional shows expertise with financial planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and retirement. The designation is awarded by the CFP Board to those who pass the board’s exams, continue in ongoing education, fulfill the requirement of relevant work experience in the field, and demonstrate professional ethics.
Chartered Financial Analyst The CFA charter is one of the most respected, globally-recognized designations in the investment management profession. The designation is awarded by the CFA Institute. Earning the CFA charter is a highly selective process, with fewer than 20% of candidates becoming CFA charter holders. It takes an average of 1,000 hours of rigorous study, along with four years of professional experience and successfully completing exams covering topics in quantitative methods, economics, corporate finance, financial reporting and analysis, security analysis, and portfolio management.
Certified Public Accountant
A CPA is a trusted financial advisor with expertise in tax, accounting, audit, business law, economics, and financial analysis and reporting. A CPA must pass the rigorous CPA Exam and complete the state education and professional experience requirements to become licensed. A CPA must also complete continuing education to maintain the highest standards of knowledge and ethics when providing financial services.
Series 66 License
The Series 6 Exam is used to qualify a candidate as an Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative. The professional who passes this exam shows proficiency in topics such as securities and tax regulation, securities markets, investment securities and economic factors, opening and servicing customer accounts, marketing, prospecting and sales presentation, product information about investment company securities and variable contracts, and evaluating customers.
Series 7 License
The Series 7 Exam is used to qualify professionals to work as General Securities Representatives. Job functions tested include seeking business for a broker-dealer through customers/potential customers; opening accounts, transferring assets and maintaining account records; evaluating customers’ other security holdings, financial situation, needs, tax status, financial status, and investment objectives; providing customers with information on investments and making recommendations; and obtaining and verifying customer’s purchase and sales instructions, entering orders, and following up.
Master of Business Administration
The Master in Business Administration, or MBA, is a degree that is earned through coursework and exams in all business areas, such as accounting, finance, marketing, corporate strategy, statistics, and operations.