What is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)?

A Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) is a designation for financial professionals focused on retirement planning. The program is designed for new and experienced advisors who seek to define a “road map to retirement” for their clients.

What is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)?

You should consider hiring a CRPC if you are looking for specific assistance with retirement planning needs. Typically, individuals and couples in their 50s begin seriously planning for retirement.

Should You Hire a CRPC?

Social Security and Medicare Planning

Few areas of retirement planning are more complicated than navigating the world of Social Security and Medicare. One misstep can mean thousands of dollars (or more) of lost income or increased expense.

Bridging the gap between late-career and the early years of retirement helps build the foundation for a secure and long-lasting retirement.

 Preparing for Retirement

 Reducing Financial Risks

Researching and buying the right insurance policies is also critical to reducing financial risks. A CRPC can help in these areas.

A CRPC can work with clients to outline the most effective charitable giving plan and strategies to leave the most money to heirs.

 Tax and Estate Planning

What Does it Take to Earn and Maintain the CRPC?

The CRPC professional designation program includes coursework, an exam, successful completion of continuing education, and an ethics component. Candidates begin by taking part in classes—either live online or OnDemand. There are no prerequisites.

Upon completion of the coursework, candidates must pass a final exam with a score of 70% or higher. There is a 3-hour time limit and candidates have a maximum of two attempts to pass the exam.