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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Designation Notes

Formerly known as: Certified Divorce Planner (CDP)

Issuing Organization Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with three years of on-the job experience or, if no bachelor’s degree, five years of relevant experience.

Designation Training Requirements

Self-study program or online courses

Designation Exam Type

Proctored final designation exam

Continuing Education Requirements

30 divorce-related hours every two years

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Find a CDFA Professional

Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints via email to [email protected]
or by letter to: 
Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts
Attention: CEO 
3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 3003
Durham, NC 27707

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None