Miami Township, Ohio – Libby Greiwe, a financial consultant with Thrivent Financial has earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) professional designation from The American College of Financial Services in Bryn Mawr, PA.
Candidates for the RICP designation must complete a minimum of three college-level courses and are required to pass a series of two-hour proctored exams. They must also have three years of experience, meet stringent ethics requirements, and participate in The College’s continuing education program.
The RICP educational curricula is available to professional financial advisors looking to help their clients create sustainable retirement income. The three-course credential helps advisors master retirement income planning, a key focus area not fully covered in other professional designation programs. From retirement portfolio management techniques and mitigation of plan risks to the proper use of annuities, employer-sponsored benefits and determining the best Social Security claiming age, the RICP provides information for advisors.
Individuals who earn a RICP can provide advice on a broad range of retirement income planning, Social Security, health insurance and housing decisions, and income taxation.