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The [http://www.investmentsandwealth.org Investments & Wealth Institute], formerly the Investment Management Consultants Association® (IMCA®), is a professional association, advanced education provider, and certification board for financial advisors, investment consultants, financial planners, and wealth managers who continuously strive for excellence and hold themselves to the highest ethical standards. Its mission is to deliver premier investment consulting and wealth management credentials and world-class education. The Institute is the leading provider of advanced education for investment and wealth management professionals, offering the [https://investmentsandwealth.org/cima Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)], [http://www.investmentsandwealth.org/cpwa Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) ] and the [http://www.investmentsandwealth.org/rma Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) ] certifications. Institute members collectively manage more than $3 trillion, providing investment consulting and wealth management services to individual and institutional clients. |
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The Institute publishes four research publications, delivers six live events per year, administers six assessment-based certificate programs and three certification programs. |
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The Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification is the peak international, technical portfolio construction program for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors, and wealth management professionals. The CIMA program is distinctive as a global certification in financial services that meet international accreditation and quality standards (ANSI/ISO 17024) for personnel certification. All candidates must complete an executive education program at one of three registered providers of CIMA education in the United States—The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, The Yale School of Management, and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. |
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The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is an advanced professional certification for advisors who serve high-net-worth clients. It’s designed for seasoned professionals who seek the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of clients with a minimum net worth of $5 million. All candidates must complete an executive education program at one of two registered providers of CIMA education in the United States—The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and The Yale School of Management. |
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The Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) program is an advanced educational certification that gives financial advisors practical tools, techniques, and methodologies to build custom retirement income plans. The RMA program can be completed as an advanced certificate program, or as a pathway to certification. |
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'''Investment Management Consultants Association''' (IMCA) was founded in 1985 in [[Colorado]] to provide investment consulting and [[wealth management]] credentials and educational offerings for its members. IMCA is both a [[wealth management certification|certification organization]] and a membership association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fa-mag.com/news/imca-enhances-cima-certificate-exam-for-2014-14925.html |title=IMCA Enhances CIMA Certificate Exam For 2014 |publisher=Fa-mag.com |date=2013-07-22 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
'''Investment Management Consultants Association''' (IMCA) was founded in 1985 in [[Colorado]] to provide investment consulting and [[wealth management]] credentials and educational offerings for its members. IMCA is both a [[wealth management certification|certification organization]] and a membership association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fa-mag.com/news/imca-enhances-cima-certificate-exam-for-2014-14925.html |title=IMCA Enhances CIMA Certificate Exam For 2014 |publisher=Fa-mag.com |date=2013-07-22 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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==Corporate Status== |
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IRS 501(c)6 professional association; incorporated in Colorado in 1985. According to 2017 990 filings, Investments & Wealth Institute is the third largest professional association for financial advisors in the United States (based on revenue per year, behind CFA Institute and CFP Board of Standards). |
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==Membership== |
==Membership== |
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Institute members work in all areas of the financial services industry. Approximately half serve at major national and regional [[brokerage firm]]s; about a quarter of IWI members work independently. In 2018, the Institute reported over 12,000 members in 38 countries.<ref>https://investmentsandwealth.org/getmedia/ed68247e-ff23-4cdd-b5d2-cdeb70035a35/07-190228-01-0972-ctrl-institute-mediakit.pdf</ref> |
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In September 2013, Tim Whiting was hired as national sales director. Whiting served as group publisher at SourceMedia from 2006 until 2013.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/25/financial-moves-idUSL4N0HL20R20130925</ref> |
In September 2013, Tim Whiting was hired as national sales director. Whiting served as group publisher at SourceMedia from 2006 until 2013.<ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/25/financial-moves-idUSL4N0HL20R20130925</ref> |
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==Conferences== |
==Conferences== |
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The Institute hosts six live events throughout the year. The [http://www.investmentsandwealth.org/ace Annual Conference Experience (ACE)] is the marquee event and is help in the spring, hosting more than 1,200 attendees. The four additional conferences include Investment Advisor Forum, Behavioral Advisor Forum, Wealth Advisor Forum and Retirement Advisor forum. One conference is held in Canada each year, the Exeptional Advisor Canada event. |
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IWI hosts Best of IWI regional seminars around the country and four to five major conferences each year<ref>{{cite web|url=http://advisors4advisors.com/industry/trade-associations/article/12405-imca-takes-its-certification-program-on-the-road-launches-workshop-series-in-six-cities |title=IMCA, In A Bid To Grow Its Already Fast-Growing Membership Base, Is Hitting The Road In A Six-City North American Workshop Series |publisher=Advisors4advisors.com |date=2011-02-11 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> A New York Consultants Conference is held annually in January or February, and IWI’s Annual Conference is held each spring. This conference is the largest association gathering of investment advisors and private wealth management professionals in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.financial-planning.com/events/IMCA-Annual-Conference-2013-2682196-1.html |title=IMCA Annual Conference 2013 |publisher=Financial Planning |date= |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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==Certifications== |
==Certifications== |
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===Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)=== |
===Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)=== |
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Since 1988, IWI has offered the Certified Investment Management Analyst certification to experienced financial consultants who have successfully completed the educational program and met other certification requirements, including examination. CIMA professionals provide investment advice and guidance to both individuals and institutions.<ref>{{cite web|author=United States |url=http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/for-individuals/all-programs/certified-investment-management-analyst-cima-certification |title=Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) Certification Program – Wharton Executive Education |publisher=Executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
Since 1988, IWI has offered the [http://www.investmentsandwealth.org/cima Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) ] certification to experienced financial consultants who have successfully completed the educational program and met other certification requirements, including examination. CIMA professionals provide investment advice and guidance to both individuals and institutions.<ref>{{cite web|author=United States |url=http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/for-individuals/all-programs/certified-investment-management-analyst-cima-certification |title=Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) Certification Program – Wharton Executive Education |publisher=Executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu |date= |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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In April 2011, CIMA certification earned accreditation by the American National Standards Institute, making it the only financial services designation in the United States accredited under an international personnel certification standard (ISO 17024).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ansi.org/news_publications/news_story.aspx?menuid=7&articleid=2867 |title=ANSI Accredits Investment Management Consultants Association under Personnel Certification Accreditation Program |publisher=Ansi.org |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
In April 2011, CIMA certification earned accreditation by the American National Standards Institute, making it the only financial services designation in the United States accredited under an international personnel certification standard (ISO 17024).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ansi.org/news_publications/news_story.aspx?menuid=7&articleid=2867 |title=ANSI Accredits Investment Management Consultants Association under Personnel Certification Accreditation Program |publisher=Ansi.org |date=2011-04-26 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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===Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)=== |
===Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)=== |
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The Institute also offers the [http://www.investmentsandwealth.org/cpwa Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) ] credential designed for advisors and wealth managers who specialize in counseling high-net-worth clients. The curriculum immerses professionals into issues dealing with estate and tax planning, executive compensation, stock options, charitable planning and more. The certification reinforces advanced expertise in the life cycle of wealth: accumulating, preserving and protecting, and distributing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://booth.chicagoexec.net/programs/cpwa.aspx |title=Executive Education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | IMCA The Certified Private Wealth Advisor |publisher=Booth.chicagoexec.net |date= |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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The registered education provider for the traditional in-class program for CPWA certification is The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://som.yale.edu/programs/executive-education/for-individuals/finance/wealth-management-theory-practice|title=Yale SOM: Wealth Management Theory & Practice}}</ref> The registered education provider for the online program for CPWA certification is The Yale School of Management.<ref name=":0" /> |
The registered education provider for the traditional in-class program for CPWA certification is The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://som.yale.edu/programs/executive-education/for-individuals/finance/wealth-management-theory-practice|title=Yale SOM: Wealth Management Theory & Practice}}</ref> The registered education provider for the online program for CPWA certification is The Yale School of Management.<ref name=":0" /> |
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===Retirement Management Advisor (RMA)=== |
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The [http://www.InvestmentsandWealth.org/rma Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) ] program is an advanced educational certification that gives financial advisors practical tools, techniques, and methodologies to build custom retirement income plans to mitigate clients' risks and to master the retirement planning advisory process, all within an increasingly regulatory environment. |
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Focused on outcomes, not expectations, the RMA certification provides advisors with practical tools, techniques, and methodologies. The result is a set of knowledge and skills that can satisfy clients' retirement needs. Learners may elect to complete just the online course and receive a certificate of completion, or advance through the capstone course and the final exam to receive the RMA certification. |
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On October 17, 2017 the Investments & Wealth Institute announced its acquisition of the RMA designation <ref>https://investmentsandwealth.org/rma-institute-acquisition</ref>. The RMA designation was previously administered by the Retirement Income Industry Association (RIIA).<ref>https://investmentsandwealth.org/rma-institute-acquisition</ref> |
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==Publications== |
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The Institute publishes four research publications, Investments & Wealth Monitor, Journal of Investment Consulting, Retirement Management Journal and Investments & Wealth Research. |
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===Investments & Wealth Monitor=== |
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The Institute's [https://investmentsandwealth.org/publications/investments-and-wealth-monitor Investments & Wealth Monitor ] is a bimonthly educational magazine written by award-winning authors throughout the financial industry. The members-only publication keeps Institute members current through industry news and articles that provide education, insight, explanation, and coverage of key issues including the latest in academic, investment, legal and regulatory, business development, and wealth management topics. |
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===Journal of Investment Consulting=== |
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The [https://investmentsandwealth.org/journalofinvestmentconsulting Journal of Investment Consulting] is an academic publication focused on empirical, graduate-level research, including commentary from academic authorities, industry leaders, and award-winning authors. |
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===Retirement Management Journal=== |
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The [https://investmentsandwealth.org/publications/retirement-management-journal Retirement Management Journal] is a thought-provoking research for advisors involved in retirement-income planning and management. |
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===Investments & Wealth Research=== |
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[https://investmentsandwealth.org/publications/investments-wealth-research Investments & Wealth Research] provides custom research describing demographic and best practice information about Institute members and how they deliver investment consulting and wealth management services. An exclusive member benefit, Investments & Wealth Research is distributed as a supplement to Investments & Wealth Monitor and is published in partnership with the leading industry researcher, Cerulli Associates. |
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==CIMA Society of Australia== |
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The [https://investmentsandwealth.org/cima-society-of-australia/home CIMA Society of Australia] is the professional community for Certified Investment Management Analysts in Australia and New Zealand. The purpose and mission of the CIMA Society is to promote and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practice among investment and wealth professionals associated with constructing investment portfolios, with the CIMA certification program as the core strategy. <ref>https://investmentsandwealth.org/cima-society-of-australia/home</ref> |
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The CIMA certification Registered Education Program has been offered in Australia since 2001. |
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Candidates in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and Asia more generally) have a blended learning model (a mix of online learning followed by a short residential classroom course in Sydney), provided by the Portfolio Construction Forum's Investment Management Research (IMR) Program. The IMR Program is affiliated with Macquarie University Business School. |
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The CIMA Society of Australia is an affiliate of the Investments and Wealth Institute, the Denver USA-based international professional association, advanced education provider, and certification board for private wealth advisers, investment consultants, and wealth managers, and owner of the CIMA certification mark. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 22:20, 24 October 2019
The Investments & Wealth Institute, formerly the Investment Management Consultants Association® (IMCA®), is a professional association, advanced education provider, and certification board for financial advisors, investment consultants, financial planners, and wealth managers who continuously strive for excellence and hold themselves to the highest ethical standards. Its mission is to deliver premier investment consulting and wealth management credentials and world-class education. The Institute is the leading provider of advanced education for investment and wealth management professionals, offering the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) and the Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) certifications. Institute members collectively manage more than $3 trillion, providing investment consulting and wealth management services to individual and institutional clients.
The Institute publishes four research publications, delivers six live events per year, administers six assessment-based certificate programs and three certification programs.
The Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification is the peak international, technical portfolio construction program for investment consultants, analysts, financial advisors, and wealth management professionals. The CIMA program is distinctive as a global certification in financial services that meet international accreditation and quality standards (ANSI/ISO 17024) for personnel certification. All candidates must complete an executive education program at one of three registered providers of CIMA education in the United States—The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, The Yale School of Management, and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification is an advanced professional certification for advisors who serve high-net-worth clients. It’s designed for seasoned professionals who seek the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of clients with a minimum net worth of $5 million. All candidates must complete an executive education program at one of two registered providers of CIMA education in the United States—The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and The Yale School of Management.
The Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) program is an advanced educational certification that gives financial advisors practical tools, techniques, and methodologies to build custom retirement income plans. The RMA program can be completed as an advanced certificate program, or as a pathway to certification.
Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) was founded in 1985 in Colorado to provide investment consulting and wealth management credentials and educational offerings for its members. IMCA is both a certification organization and a membership association.[1]
Corporate Status
IRS 501(c)6 professional association; incorporated in Colorado in 1985. According to 2017 990 filings, Investments & Wealth Institute is the third largest professional association for financial advisors in the United States (based on revenue per year, behind CFA Institute and CFP Board of Standards).
Membership
Institute members work in all areas of the financial services industry. Approximately half serve at major national and regional brokerage firms; about a quarter of IWI members work independently. In 2018, the Institute reported over 12,000 members in 38 countries.[2]
In September 2013, Tim Whiting was hired as national sales director. Whiting served as group publisher at SourceMedia from 2006 until 2013.[3]
Conferences
The Institute hosts six live events throughout the year. The Annual Conference Experience (ACE) is the marquee event and is help in the spring, hosting more than 1,200 attendees. The four additional conferences include Investment Advisor Forum, Behavioral Advisor Forum, Wealth Advisor Forum and Retirement Advisor forum. One conference is held in Canada each year, the Exeptional Advisor Canada event.
Certifications
Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
Since 1988, IWI has offered the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certification to experienced financial consultants who have successfully completed the educational program and met other certification requirements, including examination. CIMA professionals provide investment advice and guidance to both individuals and institutions.[4]
In April 2011, CIMA certification earned accreditation by the American National Standards Institute, making it the only financial services designation in the United States accredited under an international personnel certification standard (ISO 17024).[5]
To earn CIMA certification, applicants must demonstrate at least three years of financial industry experience, complete a registered education course, and pass a background check and certification exam. Candidates choosing the traditional in-class education model attend a week-long executive education program at qualifying institutions including: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business [6] or The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania [7]. Candidates choosing an online education model enroll in the program at The Yale School of Management[8] [9]
Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)
The Institute also offers the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) credential designed for advisors and wealth managers who specialize in counseling high-net-worth clients. The curriculum immerses professionals into issues dealing with estate and tax planning, executive compensation, stock options, charitable planning and more. The certification reinforces advanced expertise in the life cycle of wealth: accumulating, preserving and protecting, and distributing.[10]
The registered education provider for the traditional in-class program for CPWA certification is The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.[11] The registered education provider for the online program for CPWA certification is The Yale School of Management.[11]
Retirement Management Advisor (RMA)
The Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) program is an advanced educational certification that gives financial advisors practical tools, techniques, and methodologies to build custom retirement income plans to mitigate clients' risks and to master the retirement planning advisory process, all within an increasingly regulatory environment.
Focused on outcomes, not expectations, the RMA certification provides advisors with practical tools, techniques, and methodologies. The result is a set of knowledge and skills that can satisfy clients' retirement needs. Learners may elect to complete just the online course and receive a certificate of completion, or advance through the capstone course and the final exam to receive the RMA certification.
On October 17, 2017 the Investments & Wealth Institute announced its acquisition of the RMA designation [12]. The RMA designation was previously administered by the Retirement Income Industry Association (RIIA).[13]
Publications
The Institute publishes four research publications, Investments & Wealth Monitor, Journal of Investment Consulting, Retirement Management Journal and Investments & Wealth Research.
Investments & Wealth Monitor
The Institute's Investments & Wealth Monitor is a bimonthly educational magazine written by award-winning authors throughout the financial industry. The members-only publication keeps Institute members current through industry news and articles that provide education, insight, explanation, and coverage of key issues including the latest in academic, investment, legal and regulatory, business development, and wealth management topics.
Journal of Investment Consulting
The Journal of Investment Consulting is an academic publication focused on empirical, graduate-level research, including commentary from academic authorities, industry leaders, and award-winning authors.
Retirement Management Journal
The Retirement Management Journal is a thought-provoking research for advisors involved in retirement-income planning and management.
Investments & Wealth Research
Investments & Wealth Research provides custom research describing demographic and best practice information about Institute members and how they deliver investment consulting and wealth management services. An exclusive member benefit, Investments & Wealth Research is distributed as a supplement to Investments & Wealth Monitor and is published in partnership with the leading industry researcher, Cerulli Associates.
CIMA Society of Australia
The CIMA Society of Australia is the professional community for Certified Investment Management Analysts in Australia and New Zealand. The purpose and mission of the CIMA Society is to promote and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practice among investment and wealth professionals associated with constructing investment portfolios, with the CIMA certification program as the core strategy. [14]
The CIMA certification Registered Education Program has been offered in Australia since 2001.
Candidates in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and Asia more generally) have a blended learning model (a mix of online learning followed by a short residential classroom course in Sydney), provided by the Portfolio Construction Forum's Investment Management Research (IMR) Program. The IMR Program is affiliated with Macquarie University Business School.
The CIMA Society of Australia is an affiliate of the Investments and Wealth Institute, the Denver USA-based international professional association, advanced education provider, and certification board for private wealth advisers, investment consultants, and wealth managers, and owner of the CIMA certification mark.
References
- ^ "IMCA Enhances CIMA Certificate Exam For 2014". Fa-mag.com. 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ https://investmentsandwealth.org/getmedia/ed68247e-ff23-4cdd-b5d2-cdeb70035a35/07-190228-01-0972-ctrl-institute-mediakit.pdf
- ^ https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/25/financial-moves-idUSL4N0HL20R20130925
- ^ United States. "Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) Certification Program – Wharton Executive Education". Executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ "ANSI Accredits Investment Management Consultants Association under Personnel Certification Accreditation Program". Ansi.org. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ https://www.chicagobooth.edu/executiveeducation/programs/finance/cima-certification
- ^ http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/for-individuals/all-programs/certified-investment-management-analyst-cima-certification
- ^ http://som.yale.edu/programs/executive-education/for-individuals/investment-management-theory-and-practice
- ^ http://cdn.executive.mit.edu/aa/16/b9f3d454420496eec1abdedbbf72/investment-management-theory-and-practice-a-cima-certification-registered-education-program-brochure.pdf
- ^ "Executive Education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | IMCA The Certified Private Wealth Advisor". Booth.chicagoexec.net. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ a b "Yale SOM: Wealth Management Theory & Practice".
- ^ https://investmentsandwealth.org/rma-institute-acquisition
- ^ https://investmentsandwealth.org/rma-institute-acquisition
- ^ https://investmentsandwealth.org/cima-society-of-australia/home