Career Planner: Wealth Management

*Education, Certification & Licenses

Most IAs have earned a university or a college degree. Before they can become registered to provide investment advice to clients, IAs must meet proficiency requirements set out by securities regulators. These include completion of CSI’s Canadian Securities Course (CSC), the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH), plus the 90-day Investment Advisor Training Course (IAT). Within 30 months of approval for registration, IAs must also complete CSI’s Wealth Management Essentials Course (WME).

IAs must meet continuing education (CE) requirements throughout their careers to maintain registration. Many choose to complete CSI’s Derivatives Market Specialist Program or the Canadian Insurance Course (CIC), allowing them to apply for additional licensing to deal in options, futures or life insurance, and offer broader services to clients.

By Nicki Mossavarrahmani, Staff Writer  and David Alexander, Owner/CEO

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