Member Benefits

The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants makes available to its members creative sales and marketing ideas, technical information, practical tools, and national visibility to advance their practices. Additional robust benefits include: professional development opportunities, discounts on supplies, programs, and constant exposure to continuing education opportunities.

Ethics Approved Program

Ethics Approved Status means adherence to the IARFC Code of Ethics with a clear record for the past five years. Members are biennially (MRFCs annually) verified through FINRA, and State licensing records. Additionally, those awarded the status must pass the IARFC Ethics Exam. This program provides a valuable link to the consumer on the quality and credibility of Association members.

Designations/Credential

IARFC designations/credential are a testament to experience, education, licensing, conduct, ethics, continuing education, re-certification, and examination. Having an IARFC designation/credential sets the member above their peers as a qualified and trained professional that has met a high level of competency.

• Registered Financial Associate (RFA®)

• Registered Financial Consultant (RFC®)

• Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC®)

Publications

Regular publications contain insights into academic research, industry trends, and practice management techniques. Along with international news and inhouse events, they provide opportunities for writers and researchers to gain national recognition.

• Journal of Personal Finance — techniques, strategies and research for educators, and financial professionals.

• Register — practitioner-oriented financial advice on technical subjects, economic events, regulatory actions, practice management, and behavioral topics.

• White Papers — geared toward helping consultants establish a professional and ethical relationship from the prospect to client.

Visibility

Today’s financial professional needs visibility and recognition. The website provides a database of information for consumers to connect to a financial professional. Through the Association’s social media platforms and publications, members find multiple opportunities to present themselves as a financial consultant to the public and to their own peer network.

• National Media Releases

• Register Opportunities: Articles, Member Focus New Member Listing, and more

• Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Blogs

• Podcasts

• Award Recognition

Professional Branding

The IARFC helps consultants find and maintain their “Brand”. Classic, stylized products provide the professional touches that enhance a consultant as they present themselves to clients and prospects.

• Logos

• Ethics Approved Status

• Binders

• Brochures

• Certificates

• Code of Ethics Plaques

• Insignia Items (see IARFC store)

Insurance Coverage

IARFC Group Benefits for Members Only. Highly affordable, coverage for members and their staff. New Member Value: Guaranteed Issuance / No Medical or Financial Underwriting…for the first 30 days of membership. The open enrollment period offers Top-tier carrier and LTD contracts designed for Consultants. IARFC Members are available for Life coverage at affordable premiums.

• Group Life

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Group Long Term Disability

• Member Rates

Leadership Positions

Opportunities in IARFC leadership attract dynamic individuals who truly wish to give back to the financial services industry through influential Association placement.

• Volunteer Board & Committee Positions

• Contract Positions