Certified Private Wealth Advisor® Designation

The CPWA® certification is designed for experienced financial advisors who seek the advanced knowledge and breadth of specialized skills necessary to address the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients. To earn the certification, candidates must meet a five-year experience requirement, successfully complete coursework in advanced wealth management strategies, and pass the Investments & Wealth Institute’s examination covering 11 core topics, including applied behavioral finance, charitable giving, estate planning, and wealth transfer. To maintain certification, CPWA® professionals must meet ongoing continuing education requirements.

Certified Investment Management Analyst® Designation

The CIMA® designation from the Investment Management Consulting Association identifies those individuals who have successfully completed coursework surrounding complex portfolio construction, investment analysis, and wealth management and have passed 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.