Additional Designations

Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®)

  • James L. Springer, Jr, holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation

  • The CPWA® designation signifies that an individual has met initial and on-going experience, ethical, education, and examination requirements for the professional designation, which is centered on private wealth management topics and strategies for high-net-worth clients. Prerequisites for the CPWA® designation are: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or one of the following designations or licenses:  CIMA®, CIMC®, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, or CPA license; have an acceptable regulatory history as evidenced by FINRA Form U-4 or other regulatory requirements and five years of experience in financial services or delivering services to high-net-worth clients.  CPWA® designees have completed a rigorous educational process that includes executive education requirements and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.  CPWA® designees are required to adhere to the Investments & Wealth Institute Code of Professional Responsibility and Rules and Guidelines for Use of the Marks.  CPWA® designees must report 40 hours of continuing education credits, including two ethics hours, every two years to maintain the certification.  The designation is administered through the Investments & Wealth Institute.

 

Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)

  • James L. Springer, Jr. holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation.

  • The CIMA® designation identifies individuals who have met extensive experience and ethical requirements and successfully completed advanced investment management consulting coursework provided through one of three top-20 business schools in the United States:  The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, or the Yale School of Management.  CIMA® professionals must pass a qualification exam and certification exam covering a wide range of in-depth investment topics.  Additionally, those who earn the certification must agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements, and adhere to IMCA's Code of Professional Responsibility.