Understanding Professional Designations

Contact Information:

First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Organization:
Telephone:
E-mail Address:

Proposed Designation: Please provide the following information regarding your proposed designation.
1.	What is the acronym for this professional designation?
	(Enter the Acronym with no periods.)
2.	What does this acronym stand for?
3.	What are the stated areas of expertise for this designation?
4.	What organization issues this designation?
5.	What is the issuing organization's internet Web site address (URL)?
6.	What prerequesites or experience are required to obtain this designation?
7.	What educational requirements does this designation have?
8.	What examinations must be passed to receive this designation?
9.	What continuing education or experience requirements does this designation have?
10.	Does the issuing organization have an investor complaint process?  Yes    No
	If yes, please describe the investor complaint process in detail. Is there a Web site for the investor complaint process?  Yes    No If yes, what is the internet address (URL) for the site?
11.	Does the issuing organization have a public disciplinary process?  Yes    No
	If yes, please describe the public disciplinary process in detail. Is there a Web site for the public disciplinary process?  Yes    No If yes, what is the internet address (URL) for the site?
12.	Can an investor check the status of an investment professional with this designation online?  Yes    No
	If yes, what is the internet address (URL) for the site?
13.	Please provide any additional information which may be helpful in determining if this designation is appropriate for inclusion on the FINRA Professional Designation Listing?