Become an IWI Continuing Education Provider
Stay in front of—and top of mind with—dedicated financial advising, wealth management, and retirement planning professionals who are ready to engage and eager to advance their knowledge.
Ready for CE Provider Status?
Embrace the Benefits of Being an IWI CE Provider
Advanced continuing education (CE) programs are a cornerstone of Investment & Wealth Institute certifications. Every two years, CIMA®, CPWA®, and RMA® certificate holders must complete and report 40 hours of CE credit, including credit 2 hours related to ethics and at least 1 credit related to tax and regulatory topics.
These certificants are advanced financial advisors, investment analysts, and wealth management professionals. They are dedicated to the pursuit of specialized knowledge and practical skills that will deliver better client outcomes, advance their careers, and serve the financial services community.
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3 Steps to IWI CE Provider Status
To offer programs pre-accepted for CE credit toward all IWI financial advisor certification renewals (CIMA®, CPWA®, and RMA®), education providers must register as a CE Sponsor and submit proposed CE courses for review.
*CE Provider applications are reviewed/approved within 3 business days. Course applications are reviewed within 10 business days. Course applications offer a rush fee where applications will be reviewed in 2 business days
Still have questions?
Kelsey Trader, CE Provider Specialist is your contact for applications, reviews, and renewals
Contact KelseyWhat Qualifies as Pre-Approved CE Education?
Plan your education programs to meet IWI criteria for CE credit qualification.
Content we won’t approve includes:
Prep classes specific to a license or certification, such as FINRA or NASAA licensing exams
Proprietary information
Product presentations
Normal business procedures (including due diligence meetings)
Client/public presentations or seminars
Program Format
Education delivered in real time may include:
Live classroom environment
In-person seminars
Teleconference calls
Live webinar formats
Online self-study programs may include:
Online self-paced modules
Recorded webinars
Publications
Program Credit Criteria
To qualify for CE credit, education programs must feature a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction (not including Q&A or exam/quiz).
50 minutes of education = 1 credit hour
After the first credit hour, calculate CE credit in half-hour increments; round down to the nearest half hour.
When timed attendance isn’t possible (e.g., self-study), a scored quiz can serve as proof of completion.
Quizzes must:
Include a minimum of 5 questions per hour of education
Be scored by the education provider
Provide evidence of satisfactory completion (70% or higher) for acceptance
Program Records
CE providers must maintain a record of the educational program and attendees for 4 years following the date of delivery. Records must include:
Date, location, and format of the program
Names of presenters or discussion leaders
Outline of program presentations and materials
List of IWI certificants in attendance
Successful exam/quiz completion (if applicable)
Accepted Topics for IWI Pre-Approved CE Credits
The demands on financial advisors, wealth managers, and retirement and investment analysts are ever challenging and ever changing. That’s why we look for CE providers who offer topics that align with our advanced certification programs.
Note that these lists are not exhaustive. For more details, refer to the comprehensive certification exam topic lists for CIMA®, CPWA®, and RMA®.
Technical Investment Management
Global Capital Market History and Valuation
Applied Finance and Economics
Applied Statistics and Data Interpretation
Traditional and Alternative Investments
Portfolio Performance and Risk Measurements
Portfolio Theory
Individual and Institutional Investment Policies
Manager Selection
Investment Analysis and Recommendations
Investment Consulting Process (including client discovery, monitoring and portfolio review)
Governance and Regulations
Investments & Wealth Institute Code of Professional Responsibility
Ethics
Applicable Regulations; Compliance and Legal Implications
Wealth Management
Applied Behavioral Finance Family Dynamics
Tax Strategies and Planning Portfolio Management
Risk Management and Asset Protection
Business Entities and Closely Held Business Executive Compensation Plans
Retirement Planning
Charitable Giving
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer
Supplemental
Building Your Business (if related to investment or wealth management)
Leadership Programs (if related to investment or wealth management)
Retirement Management
Client Diagnostics
Retirement Lifecycle
Retirement Management and Allocations
Retirement risks
Retirement income
Comprehensive retirement planning
Social Security and Medicare
Healthcare planning
Elder care/Elder Abuse/Dementia assistance
Retirement policy-making
Accumulation and decumulation strategies
Retirement product landscape
Withdrawal strategies
Tax-efficiency in retirement
Insurance strategies