Chartered Fellow (Financial Planning) of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

Regulators
  • Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Finance

Regulatory or professional bodies

Chartered body

Address

20 Fenchurch Street
London
EC3M 3BY

Email address
customersupport@cisi.org
Phone number
+44 (0)2076 450 777

Regulation

Regulation summary

Chartered Fellow (Financial Planning)
The new Chartered status, Chartered Fellow (Financial Planning) is a membership grade awarded by the CISI to individuals who are committed to maintaining high standards within the financial planning profession.

By becoming a Chartered Fellow (Financial Planning), you join a global community of experienced, qualified and excellent financial planners. The designation associated with this membership grade can be showcased on your online profiles such as on LinkedIn, in your email footer, or on a business card, helping you stand out and demonstrate your high level of competence to your clients and colleagues.

Regulation type

Accreditation

Reserved activities

None - restrictions apply to use of title only

Protected titles

Chartered Fellow (Financial Planning)
Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning)


Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

Pass the Level 7 Diploma in Advanced Financial Planning, successfully complete 1 year CPD as a full CISI Member, in addition to:

- 2 years of CPD successfully completed as a full CISI Member or CISI Chartered Member
or
- 1 year of CPD successfully completed as a full CISI Member or CISI Chartered Member and 2 years of CPD as a Chartered Member of a relevant Chartered Body
or
- 3 years of CPD as a Chartered Member of a relevant Chartered Body

Professionals from outside the UK

Recognition for professionals outside the UK
All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
Summary of routes

Pass the Level 7 Diploma in Advanced Financial Planning, successfully complete 1 year CPD as a full CISI Member, in addition to:

- 2 years of CPD successfully completed as a full CISI Member or CISI Chartered Member
or
- 1 year of CPD successfully completed as a full CISI Member or CISI Chartered Member and 2 years of CPD as a Chartered Member of a relevant Chartered Body
or
- 3 years of CPD as a Chartered Member of a relevant Chartered Body


Registration

Registration requirements

Membership of the CISI and 35 hours CPD per year.


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

Royal Charter

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