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N(k)S

401(k) Specialist (N(k)S)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization National Association of Plan Advisors
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Candidates must have three years of experience in the retirement field or have completed the Retirement Plan Fundamentals (RPF) Certificate Program course.

Designation Training Requirements

Optional online, interactive self-study course

Designation Exam Type

Online, proctored, closed-book exam

Continuing Education Requirements

10 hours annually

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at https://www.napa-net.org/education/credential-check/

Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints via email to [email protected]. Learn more at Complaints and Discipline.

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None

2023080263401 Harshavardhan R. Pakhal CRD 6354296 AWC gg (2024-1729988401337).pdf

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, W AIYER, AND CONSENT NO. 2023080263401 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Harshavardhan R. Pakhal (Respondent) Former Investment Banking Representative CRD No. 6354296 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Harshavardhan R. Pakhal submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.