Fi360, a provider of fiduciary-related education and tools based in Pittsburgh has issued 10,000 educational designations to financial professionals since its founding in 1999, Fi360 announced Tuesday.
Fi360 offers three designations for financial professionals. The Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation is the firm’s flagship credential and provides designees with education on investment processes and fiduciary standards of care.
Fi360 added the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst designation in 2006 to provide financial professionals with training in advanced fiduciary concepts. The firm also offers the Professional Plan Consultant designation for retirement plan advisors to help them manage the legal and regulatory environment and efficiently administer plans.
“The transition to greater transparency and objectivity in financial services is undeniable. As the regulatory environment changes and more investors demand fiduciary oversight, the need for highly skilled and educated professionals has skyrocketed,” said Blaine Aikin, executive chairman at Fi360. “Our designations help more professionals exceed these heightened investor expectations.”