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Congratulations, you’re one step closer to joining our vibrant and united community
The FAAA proudly represents all financial advice professionals in Australia from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professionals and Financial Advisers to Students and Paraplanners – we have an offer tailored to all subsections of the advice profession.
To get started, we first need to determine which category of membership is most suited to your personal circumstance.
Explore the options below to find the best fit…
CFP® Professional
Members in this category:
- Hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification demonstrating commitment to professional excellence
- Are listed with a ‘current’ status on the Financial Advisers Register (non-practising CFP options also available)
- Are actively involved in providing advice to clients
- Non-practising CFP options also available
Investment per year FY27
$1,045
Return on investment:
- Use the CFP® mark of professionalism
- Connect with other like-minded professionals
- Benefit from investment in consumer awareness
- Access our library of CPD activities and utilise our intuitive CPD tracker
- Policy and advocacy efforts to improve outcomes for you and your clients
Practitioner
Members in this category:
- Are listed with a ‘current’ status on the Financial Advisers Register
- Are actively involved in providing advice to clients
- Have a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards
- Provisional Planner options also available
Investment per year FY27
$630
Return on investment:
- If eligible, use FChFP® and Financial Planner AFP® designations
- Dedicated listing on Find a Planner
- Receive regular updates on industry news to stay abreast of current developments
- Access a range of free CPD activities and utilise our intuitive CPD tracker
- Policy and advocacy efforts to improve outcomes for you and your clients
Affiliate
Members in this category:
- Are support staff including (but not limited to): paraplanners, business/practice development managers, client relationship officers, practice managers, compliance officers, licensee/dealer group staff and technical analysts
- Are on a leave of absence for medical or parental leave
- Are retired from the profession, which includes retired CFP professional members who wish to retain use of the designation
Investment per year (FY27) from
$97 - $520*
Return on investment:
- Access to the largest financial advice community in Australia to network, share best practice and learn
- Receive regular updates on industry news to stay abreast of current developments
- Access a range of free and paid CPD activities and utilise our intuitive CPD tracker
Academic & Student
Members in this category:
- Are 18 years+ (except in extenuating circumstances)
- Are studying an approved or relevant degree
- Have a keen interest in becoming a financial advice professional, OR
- Are academics including (but not limited to); lecturers, researchers, engagement staff and high school career advisers
Complimentary^
In return:
- Access aspirational and thought-provoking leaders in our profession
- Receive regular updates on industry news to stay abreast of current developments
- Network with emerging professionals and students through our Gen Next Community
- Raise the standard of financial planning education with FPEC (Academics only)
