ChFC — Chartered Financial Consultant

IntermediateActiveEstablished

Confirmed 8 courses required. Tuition: $985+/course individually, or $6,545 for the 8-course package (a $2,285 saving); case-study course HS 333 is $1,195, planning-applications course HS 347 is $1,725. No single cumulative exam - each course has its own final exam. Also qualifies graduates to sit the CFP exam.

Issuer
The American College of Financial Services
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Wealth Management & Financial Planning
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$6,545 — verified 2026-09-26

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 3 years of full-time business experience

Training: Complete the College's required courses, each with a proctored exam

High school diploma or equivalent to enroll; 3+ years of experience in financial planning or a related profession required to USE the designation

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 2 years, 30 CE credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.

Annual participation in the Professional Recertification Program (PRP) required to maintain the designation.

Recognition

US advanced financial-planning designation, common in insurance and wealth firms

Related certifications

Career paths that include ChFC

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