Career Details

Certified Annuity Specialist

Description

Annuities aren't for amateurs. In fact, many investors avoid them out of fear of the unknown. But annuities offer distinct opportunities for many individuals, and learning to demystify them for your clients through our Certified Annuity Specialist (CAS) designation can make you an indispensable advisor.

Certifying Organization

Institute of Business & Finance

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Certificate name

Certified Financial Technician

Certifying Organization

The International Federation of Technical Analysts Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Master of Financial Technical Analysis

Certifying Organization

The International Federation of Technical Analysts Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financials

Certifying Organization

Microsoft Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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