What Is The CPWA® Certification?

Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) is an advanced education and certification program for financial advisors who work with high-net-worth clients on the life-cycle of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution.

The holistic, multidisciplinary CPWA program requires advisors to meet rigorous standards:

EXPERIENCE:

At least five years of relevant financial services experience and a clean regulatory record

ETHICS:

Comply with the Institute Code of Professional Responsibility or lose the certification

EDUCATION:

Complete executive education at a top 25 global business school

EXAM:

Pass a stringent five–hour examination

CONTINUING COMPETENCY:

Stay updated on industry trends, laws, and products with 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including two hours of ethics education

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