What is a Registered Life Planner (RLP)?

A Registered Life Planner (RLP) is a designation for financial professionals who specialize in the human side of financial planning.

What is a Registered Life Planner?

Individuals seeking a financial professional who has demonstrated a basic understanding of the human side of financial planning should consider hiring an RLP. However, the designation does not suggest an advisor has a broad knowledge of financial planning.

Should You Hire an RLP?

What Does it Take to Earn and Maintain the RLP?

To qualify for the RLP designation, applicants must complete three training courses set forth by The Kinder Institute.

This is a 2-day course diving into the drivers and biases around money through listening exercises and illustrative storytelling based on The Seven Stages of Money Maturity philosophy. 

 The Seven Stages of Money Maturity Training (16 hours)

EVOKE Life Planning Training (36-40 hours)

This training is a 4-day online or 5-day residential course teaching a structured interview process used to help uncover clients’ most exciting, meaningful, and fulfilling aspirations.

It helps advisors gain confidence to live their own life plan and deliver life planning to clients. This 6-month interactive program is usually the third and final step in achieving the RLP designation.

Life Planning Mentorship  (40-50 hours)

Applicants may begin the coursework to become an RLP by taking the EVOKE Life Planning Training or The Seven Stages of Money Maturity Training.

After earning the RLP designation, the planner is expected to complete eight hours of continuing education every two years.

You’ll find a growing number of RLPs featured on Wealthtender and you can also visit the Planner Search page on the Kinder Institute of Life Planning website.

How To Find The Best Registered Life Planner For You