Advancing Your Status as a Financial Services Professional with an Advanced Designation

The financial world is constantly shifting due to government regulations, market changes and a rapidly aging population. To remain on the cutting edge and best serve your clients, you must keep expanding your knowledge as a financial services professional.  One of the best ways to sharpen your skills is pursuing an advanced designation in an area of expertise such as retirement planning, senior living or even healthcare. In addition to earning clout among your peers, your designation(s) can help grow your business as clients seek advice from experts in the field. Over time, your investment in advanced education pays for itself many times over.

Stand Out From the Crowd

An advanced designation can help you stand out from the competition in landing a job or new business accounts. A natural concern for younger associates with limited experience is their ability to match the qualifications and experience of co-workers. By pursuing an advanced designation in a particular program, you can develop your financial planning and insurance skills by becoming a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant or a Retired Income Certified Professional. In turn, you become a more attractive candidate for promotions, headhunters and new clients.

Flexible Courses

As a financial services professional, you get ahead of the competition by becoming a specialist. Advanced designations from The American College of Financial Services allow you to do just that by becoming experts in different areas within financial planning and insurance. This specialized education is particularly useful for those who need additional qualifications and professional development to move further along in their career. Enrolling in an advanced designation program shows current and future clients that you are more than "just" another salesman — you are an investment in their future success.

Earn a Specialization

As a financial services professional, you get ahead of the competition by becoming a specialist. Advanced designations from The American College of Financial Services allow you to do just that by becoming experts in different areas within financial planning and insurance. This specialized education is particularly useful for those who need additional qualifications and professional development to move further along in their career. Enrolling in an advanced designation program shows current and future clients that you are more than "just" another salesman — you are an investment in their future success.

Increased Networking

Network is an ideal way to get noticed, hired, promoted and build business. While attaining a top-notch education, you may be offered opportunities to gain membership in professional bodies where you can meet people in all aspects of business that would not typically cross your path. Pursuing an advanced degree at The American College of Financial Services may provide you with the connections necessary to join respected organizations, which furthers your clout in the industry. Building networks through education can enhance your value immeasurably.

To find out more about strengthening your business with an advanced designation, refer to our portfolio of advanced designations or contact The American College of Financial Services.