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Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

Summary:

A PFS is a certified public accountant (CPA) who also offers financial planning services. The title is authorized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) after the completion of a review process that involves an exam and recommendations from clients and colleagues. The designation also requires a minimum of three years of financial planning experience.

Issuing Organization:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Website:

www.aicpa.org

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Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM)
Accredited Estate Planner (AEP)
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Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)
Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
Accredited Management Organization (AMO)
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Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARP)
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)
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Associate of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (ACA)
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Board Certified in Estate Planning (BCE)
Board Certified in Insurance (BCI)
Board Certified in Mutual Funds (BCMF)
Board Certified in Securities (BCS)
Certified Annuity Advisor (CAA)
Certified Annuity Consultant (CAC)
Certified Annuity Specialist (CAS)
Certified Asset Protection Planner (CAPP)
Certified Buyer Representative (CBR)
Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS)
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
Certified Divorce Planner (CDP)
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
Certified Estate Advisor (CEA)
Certified Estate Planner (CEP)
Certified Federal Employee Benefits Specialist (CFEBS)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Certified Financial Services Security Professional (CFSSP)
Certified Fund Specialist (CFS)
Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP)
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
Certified Investment Management Consultant (CIMC)
Certified Investment Specialist (CIS)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA)
Certified Pension Consultant (CPC)
Certified Philanthropic Development (CPhD)
Certified Property Manager (CPM)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Real Estate Appraiser (CREA)
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Certified Retirement Administrator (CRA)
Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC)
Certified Retirement Financial Advisor (CRFA)
Certified Retirement Services Professional (CRSP)
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Certified Tax Specialist (CTS)
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Certified in Financial Management (CFM)
Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC)
Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL)
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
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Chartered Estate Planning Practitioner (CEPP)
Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Specialist (ChFEBS)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
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Elder Care Specialist (ECS)
Enrolled Actuary (EA)
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Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS)
Fee Based Financial Advisor
Fee Only Financial Advisor
Fellow of the American Society of Pension Actuaries (FSPA)
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Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (FCA)
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
Financial Analyst Designate (FAD)
Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
Large-Scale Manager (LSM)
Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF)
Master Financial Professional (MFP)
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