common designations: Certified Financial Planner In the United Kingdom, the CFP designation is available to financial planners through membership of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). Chartered Tax Adviser Chartered Certified Accountant and/or Chartered Accountant Chartered Financial Analyst Equivalent titles abroad In the United States, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) qualification is more broadly comparable to the CFA's Chartered status. The MFP Master Financial Planner designation from the American Academy of Financial Management is also the graduate designation for financial planners. The MFP is a federal trademarked designation in the United States which requires accredited exams and degrees. Certified Public Accountant Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) Chartered Financial Consultant Chartered Market Technician Financial Risk Manager References External links Chartered Insurance Institute: information on Chartered Status DirectGov: details of National Qualifications Framework FSA website- information about Retail Distribution Review IFA search tool run by the CII/PFS, allowing customers to filter by Chartered Financial Planners only Financial Times: Eight steps to choosing a financial adviser Financial Conduct Authority: Official Website Professional certification in finance