The Center for Retirement Income
Elevating Knowledge to Improve Retirement Security
The American College Center for Retirement Income is committed to raising knowledge about the issues and concepts facing Americans’ retirement.
Strengthening Expertise
Equip and Educate Professionals and Society
To meet this need for more knowledge, we created The Center for Retirement Income in 2007, launched with the philanthropic support of New York Life. The Center is committed to equipping financial professionals with expertise and educating the public.
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The Retirement Income Certified Professional®
Only 17% of the CFP® exam covers retirement.¹ And most other retirement designations are introductory or incomplete. Join an elite group of over 10,000 designees who made an investment in advanced retirement income planning knowledge.
RETIREMENT RESEARCH FROM RETIREMENT EXPERTS
2023 Retirement Income Literacy Study
The latest wave of the research connects financial literacy and advisor education to retirement confidence.
Resources for Retirement Income Planning
Insights
How Professional Credentials Connect to Financial Literacy
In a recent study, thought leaders from The American College of Financial Services analyze how professional designations impact an advisor’s ability to offer sound, practical retirement planning…
October 18, 2024
Podcasts
Shares: Money and Meaning in Retirement Planning
Behavioral finance, or the intersection between money and psychology, is a topic of growing importance in the industry. How can financial professionals leverage this knowledge?
October 07, 2024
On-Demand Webcasts
Timely Topics for Retirement Planners
Join this webcast hosted by the American College Center for Retirement Income along with media partner InvestmentNews.
September 26, 2024
Podcasts
Shares: Securing RMDs in Retirement Planning
The SECURE Act of 2019 changed the game for retirement planning in America with a host of updates and new regulations; and more recently, its follow-up the SECURE 2.0 Act is shifting long-standing…
August 26, 2024
Insights
Long-Term Care Trends and Strategies
Earlier in the year, The American College of Financial Services unveiled the results of its 2023 Retirement Income Literacy Study. Several of these results, including America’s knowledge of long-term…
July 31, 2024
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Why Become an RICP®?
Retirees are the fastest-growing client segment in financial services. As an RICP®, you will have the knowledge, expertise, and credibility to expand into this field. Prepare yourself for the changing advisory landscape.
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