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This article appears in the March 2021 issue of Advisor’s Edge
Completing coursework, writing exams and paying fees are part of any credential. While you may be aware of these responsibilities as a credential holder, you may not have considered your credentialing body’s responsibilities in ensuring your credential is rigorous.
It’s a timely consideration as the financial industry moves toward title regulation. Ontario is consulting on regulating “financial advisor” (FA) and “financial planner” (FP) titles, and Saskatchewan will soon follow. Quebec has regulated “financial planner” and restricted other titles since 1998.
To call yourself an FA or FP in Ontario, you’ll have to back up your title with an approved credential from an approved credentialing body. The idea is to create minimum standards so clients can be confident when they hire you.