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IRMAACP

IRMAA Certified Planner (IRMAACP)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization IRMAA Certified Planner LLC
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

None

Designation Training Requirements

Training course available online or in person

Designation Exam Type

Online, proctored, closed book exam

Continuing Education Requirements

Two hours annually

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Find a Certified Planner

Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints online at IRMAACP Code of Conduct

Published List of Disciplined Designees

None

IHIP

International Health Insurance Professional (IHIP)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization Inter-American Institute of Insurance
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Three years of industry experience

Designation Training Requirements

Six training courses, online or in person

Designation Exam Type

Proctored, closed book, final course exams

Continuing Education Requirements

10 hours every two years

Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

Online at Professional Designation Check

Investor Complaint Process

Submit complaints online at File a Complaint

Published List of Disciplined Designees

Online at Disciplined Individuals by Country

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Omer Meisel

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FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2023078907901 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Vivek Tangudu (Respondent) Former Associated Person CRD No. 7429841 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Vivek Tangudu submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.