Enhancing the professionalism of financial advisors in the best interests of the consumer

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Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, is the largest voluntary professional membership association of financial advisors in Canada, representing approximately 11,000 members in 41 Chapters.

With over a century of history through our predecessor organizations, Advocis' heritage, experience and expertise make it the natural home of Canada's advisors and planners.

Our members enjoy a wide range of benefits:

  • education through industry-recognized designations: CFP, CLU and CHS
  • timely, competency-based continuing education recognized across multiple jurisdictions
  • mentoring and networking through our 41 chapters across Canada and four National Summer Schools.

As professionals, our members undertake to:

  • meet ongoing professional development (CE) requirements and commit to putting their clients' interests first
  • abide by various professional standards, and the Advocis Code of Professional Conduct.