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CapdYa wrote:
I work in financial planning, young, and got the CRPC designation b/c I feel in this profession that it is better than nothing. I understand it isn’t highly respected nor did I expect it to be very difficult and highly esteemed. I did it purely as a start to continue further education. Also, the firm paid every dollar for it so why not?
I have since started the CFA for what I truely want to achieve. I think everyone has different views and most defnitely agree that there are 2 or 3 tiers of designations.
I did the same thing and got the AAMS right after I passed the Series 7 when I worked for a regional brokerage firm.  You are right, it is better than nothing and to be honest it was the start to what made me want to pursue the charter and grad school.  There is no harm in doing it, but many retail clients are duped by people holding themselves out to be advisors and professionals when in reality they are sales people trying to make a commission.  Again nothing wrong with that either, just don’t say you’re one thing and do another.