QFP Verification Registry of Qualified Financial Planners
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About the QFP Verification Registry of Qualified Financial Planners

The QFP Verification Registry is a regulated Ethics & Standards based verification and locating listing of Qualified Financial Planners, provided free of charge to the general public by IAQFP.

QFP listed in this Registry are of two types; namely non-Member and Member QFP.  Member QFP who are listed in this QFP Verification Registry have accepted IAQFP higher standards as outlined in the following added criteria*.

  1. the QFP has earned one or more of the 5 designations that are the only ones specific to the field & profession of Financial Planning (see below), and they have been granted the designation which is the single universal identifier of the Financial Planning profession; namely, QFP - Qualified Financial Planner.
  2. the QFP has agreed to at all time abide by the IAQFP - Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct.
  3. the QFP has agreed to complete 30 hours of continuing professional education that spans all of the areas of the profession either bi-annually, or 15 hours annually.
  4. the QFP agrees to regulatory oversight of the IAQFP Ethics Committee & Board of Directors, and agrees to be bound by the IAQFP Disciplinary & Complaint Procedures Process.
  5. *Member QFP have additionally agreed to follow all of the added requirements and standards of IAQFP Membership, that further distinguishes them.

List of the Qualifying Designations of the Financial Planning Profession

While we recognize the professionalism of the many financial services designations representing the broader and more generalized field of finance, IAQFP research has proven that only the following represent those who are schooled in the discipline & methodology of Financial Planning.

  • ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant:
    A Financial Planning designation issued by the American College at: www.theamericancollege.edu
  • PFS - Personal Financial Specialist:
    A Financial Planning designation issued by the American Institute of CPAs at: www.CPAPFS.org
  • MSFS - Master of Science in Financial Services with a Financial Planning concentration:
    A Financial Planning degree issued by the American College at: www.theamericancollege.edu
  • MS - Master of Science with a Financial Planning concentration:
    A Financial Planning degree issued by the College for Financial Planning at: www.http://www.cffp.edu/index.aspx
  • CFP® - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™:
    A Financial Planning designation issued by the CFP Board at: www.CFP.net
    [CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the CFP® flame logo are federally registered services marks of the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.]

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  • QFP - Qualified Financial Planner:
    A Financial Planning designation issued by the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION of QUALIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS at www.IAQFP.org

    QFP is granted to those having earned one or more of the above listed designations, all of which require substantially equivalent IAQFP approved education, exam, ethics and experience.

    QFP is the unifying and universal identifier of the Financial Planning profession, and of Qualified Financial Planners.

    QFP who are also IAQFP Members* are held to even higher standards then non-Member QFP, and other Financial Planners.

    The QFP Designation is listed on the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) website database of financial, professional designations. For more information, see the FINRA webpage:

    FINRA - Listed Designations Page

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Learn more about IAQFP higher standards by clicking the following links:

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Usage Terms & Conditions: The names of Qualified Financial Planners provided through the Registry are provided for the purpose of helping persons verify & find qualified professionals to help with their Financial Planning needs. These Financial Planners may have licensing requirements that must be met before they can provide certain services in various States, and in many cases will provide you with a disclosure brochure that you should review prior to entering into any client relationship. IAQFP has not verified that the QFP professionals listed are licensed to transact business in your State or jurisdiction, since this is responsibility of the Financial Planner. Please be aware that the information in this Registry has been compiled from materials submitted by those listed and IAQFP cannot guarantee its accuracy, reliability or completeness. IAQFP specifically disclaims any liability or responsibility for any actions or statements made by any individuals or institutions listed. The Registry, and its contents, are intended strictly as a method for consumers to contact QFP professionals for the purpose of obtaining Financial Planning advice, and are not to be used to market unsolicited products or services to such QFP. Persons violating this restriction by using the Registry to contact QFP for unsolicited commercial purposes may be subject to legal action. Persons using this site for commercial purposes will be liable to IAQFP for liquidated damages up to $75,000, which is a reasonable estimate of IAQFP damages, and does not constitute a penalty. If you have any questions, please contact IAQFP by email at info@IAQFP.org.