The Center for Retirement Income
Elevating Knowledge to Improve Retirement Security
The American College Center for Retirement Income is committed to raising knowledge about the issues and concepts facing Americans’ retirement.
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The Retirement Income Certified Professional®
Only 17% of the CFP® exam covers retirement.¹ And most other retirement designations are introductory or incomplete. Join an elite group of over 10,000 designees who made an investment in advanced retirement income planning knowledge.
RETIREMENT RESEARCH FROM RETIREMENT EXPERTS
2023 Retirement Income Literacy Study
The latest wave of the research connects financial literacy and advisor education to retirement confidence.
Resources for Retirement Income Planning
Podcasts
Retirement Roundtable: Parley With Planners
Lindsey Lewis, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®, talks retirement, tax planning, practice management, and more with a host of veteran advisors.
June 11, 2026
Insights
Twelve Overlooked Retirement Planning Conversations
Retirement income planning is evolving as advisors look beyond traditional assets to home equity to help manage taxes in retirement and improve income flexibility.
June 04, 2026
Insights
Retirement Planning Takeaways From Horizons 2026
Horizons 2026 is officially in the books, and after a tremendous Orlando experience, we want to share retirement planning highlights from this epic experience.
May 28, 2026
Insights
How Specialized Planning Knowledge Can Support Client Goals
For many financial professionals, purpose-driven work is one of the primary motivations behind becoming a financial advisor. The right education can help convert that purpose into real results.
April 29, 2026
Podcasts
Advice Utopia or Robot Overlords: What to Expect From AI in the Future
Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, and David Blanchett, PhD, MSFS, CFA, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, talk about AI and what it could mean for the future of financial services in this episode of Shares.
April 16, 2026
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Why Become an RICP®?
Retirees are the fastest-growing client segment in financial services. As an RICP®, you will have the knowledge, expertise, and credibility to expand into this field. Prepare yourself for the changing advisory landscape.
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