Types of membership
Whether you're starting out or you've already achieved the highest qualifications and professional standing, our range of membership grades mean that there is a level to suit everyone.
Membership types & designations |
For those who... |
| Fellow of the IFP (FIFP) | Have passed the Fellowship exam or have achieved the Masters in Financial Planning |
| Certified Financial PlannerCM professional (CFPCM) |
Have successfully completed the CFPCM certification case study assessment |
| Associate of the IFP (AIFP) | Are a regulated adviser with a new Level 4 appropriate exam or transitional Level 4 qualification. |
| Accredited Paraplanner (APP) | Achieved the IFP Certificate in Paraplanning |
| Standard membership | Who are committed to the Financial Planning profession. |




CFPCM, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERCM and CFP logo are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. Institute of Financial Planning is the marks licensing authority for the CFP marks in the United Kingdom, through agreement with FPSB.