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Advanced Retirement Planning Institute

Join a Community
of Trusted
Professionals

ARPI credentials are just the beginning. Earn your NSSA®, IRMAACP™, or CELP® designation and gain lifetime access to an active community of like-minded professionals, annually updated course materials, and ongoing post-certification support.

5,000+
Certifications Awarded
3
Specialty Credentials
50+
States Represented
100%
Annually Updated Content
Why ARPI

Professional Development Built
for the Complexity You Face Daily

Regulatory landscapes shift. Client needs evolve. ARPI equips you with the deep expertise, the professional community, and the continuously updated resources to stay ahead.

Earn a Credential That Signals Real Expertise

ARPI credentials are built by subject matter experts and designed for professionals who take their craft seriously. Your credential isn't a badge — it's proof of mastery your clients can rely on.

Engage With a Network of Accomplished Practitioners

ARPI members join a collegial community of financial advisors, tax specialists, retirement planners, and end-of-life professionals committed to advancing their expertise and client outcomes.

Your Expertise Never Goes Stale

Medicare rules change. Tax law evolves. Social Security strategies shift. Your ARPI membership includes annually updated courses and expert-curated resources — so you stay ahead, always.

ARPI Credentials

Three Credentials.
Countless Opportunities to Serve.

NSSA — National Social Security Advisor
Social Security

NSSA® Social Security Self-Paced Course

Learn Social Security and retirement planning at your own pace with on-demand modules. Access foundational and advanced strategies, interactive quizzes, and build expertise with flexible, self-guided training.

6 CE hours — Insurance, CFP, or CPE
IRMAACP — IRMAA Certified Planner
Medicare & IRMAA

IRMAACP™ Medicare & IRMAA Self-Paced Course

A complete framework for Medicare, IRMAA, and income planning. Covers Medicare basics, IRMAA calculations and appeals, and advanced strategies using retirement accounts, taxes, and withdrawals.

4 CE hours — Insurance, CFP, or CPE
CELP — Certified End-of-Life Planner
End-of-Life Planning

CELP® Certified End-of-Life Planner

A complete framework for comprehensive end-of-life financial planning. Covers estate settlement, beneficiary coordination, survivor protection, tax-efficient asset transfer, and legacy planning.

CE credit eligible — hours pending filing
Bundle & Save

Expand Your Expertise. Keep More in Your Pocket.

Pair NSSA® and IRMAACP™ and save significantly compared to enrolling individually.

Prefer to start with one? View individual credentials →

ARPI Membership

Your Credential is only the Beginning

ARPI's membership model means your professional development never stops. Every credential comes with access to an active, growing community of peers who share your commitment to client excellence.

  • Member community and support — peer connections, shared insights, and expert guidance
  • Annually updated courses — your knowledge stays current with every regulatory change
  • Expert-curated resource library — guides, case studies, and planning tools
  • Live webinars with industry experts and peer Q&A sessions
  • Member directory — connect with advisors in your region and specialty
5,000+
Certifications Awarded
FINRA
FINRA Recognized
∞
Lifetime Course Access
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Introducing AXIOM®

AXIOM is a federal benefits intelligence platform purpose-built for professionals navigating the complex intersection of Social Security, Medicare, and federal retirement benefits. Available to advisors, planners, and firms of any credential background.

Cross-reference regulatory guidance, model benefit scenarios, and generate client-ready summaries grounded in real policy sources — not AI hallucinations. Built for the precision your practice demands.

Policy ResearchBenefit ModelingClient ReportsOpen to All Advisors
AXIOM®

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