Courses Completed and Designations Awarded
Richard has consistently worked to expand his credentials and knowledge base for the benefit of his clients. The following list of courses completed and designations earned is evidence that he continues to hold himself to a higher standard of qualification than is required. It also shows he remains committed to the industry he is a part of and to the individuals and families he serves.
In this regard, Richard will continue to pursue additional educational and professional development opportunities in order to add to the analytical toolbox that allows him to better serve those who depend on him.
All courses completed and designations awarded through the Canadian Securities Institute (csi.ca) except where noted.
Courses Completed
- Canadian Securities Course October 1987
- Registered Representatives Course February 1988
- Canadian Options Course March 1988
- Group Plans Specialist (Nesbitt Burns) November 1995
- Hedge Funds (CE) December 2003
- Professional Financial Planning Course April 2005
- Investment Management Techniques December 2005
- Wealth Management Techniques July 2007
- Portfolio Management Techniques September 2009
- Ethics December 2009
- Technical Analysis Course June 2011
- Applied Financial Planning Certification May 2013
- Portfolio Management Techniques, ETF July 2014
- WME Course for Wealth Managers May 2015
- Conduct & Practices Handbook May 2015
Designations Awarded
- Financial Management Advisor - FMA August 2007
- Chartered Investment Manager - CIM® November 2011
- Certificate in Advanced Investment Advice November 2011
- Fellow of CSI - FCSI® December 2011
- Personal Financial Planner - PFP® June 2013
- FPSC Level 1® Certificate in Financial Planning June 2016
- Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ January 2020