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American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries
Formation1966
TypeProfessional body
HeadquartersArlington, VA
Location
Membership10,000 +
Official language
English
President
Robert M. Richter (Oct 2011-Oct 2012)
Websitehttp://www.asppa.org

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries or ASPPA is a national organization for career retirement plan professionals. The membership consists of the many disciplines supporting retirement income management and benefits policy. Its members are part of the diversified, technical, and highly regulated benefits industry. ASPPA represents those who have made a career of retirement plan and pension policy work.

ASPPA was founded in 1966 originally as an actuarial organization. Since then, ASPPA has carefully tracked the changing needs of the retirement plan industry. As a result, ASPPA has expanded and diversified its membership to include all types of pension professionals — from actuaries, consultants, and administrators to insurance professionals, financial planners, accountants, attorneys, and human resource managers. Embracing diversity, the more than 10,000 members of ASPPA are united by their commitment to the private pension system.

Exam-based Professional Credentials

ASPPA offers the following examination-based professional credentials:

  • Tax-Exempt & Governmental Plan Consultant (TGPC)
  • Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
  • Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)
  • Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA)
  • Certified Pension Consultant (CPC)
  • Fellow, Society of Pension Actuaries (FSPA)

The examination requirements for the above certifications include proficiency in the following subject areas:[1]

Conferences

ASPPA provides or co-sponsors more than 16 major conferences in the retirement plan industry throughout the year where professionals meet, share concepts and grow their skillsets.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ ASPPA Credential Requirements
  2. ^ ASPPA Conferences


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