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ARPI Credentials

Build the Expertise
That Sets You Apart

Three rigorous credentials designed for financial professionals who want to master Social Security, Medicare, and end-of-life planning — and serve every client, at every stage of life.

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

What Makes ARPI Credentials Different

Expert-Built Curriculum

Created by practitioners with decades of real-world experience — including a 35-year SSA veteran — not theoretical academics.

CE Credits Handled

We file your CE credits with your state on your behalf. No paperwork, no follow-up required.

Lifetime Access

Annual content updates keep your knowledge current as rules change. Your credential never goes stale.

Community & Support

Join thousands of credentialed advisors, subject matter experts, and quarterly content updates.

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 →

“

Over the last 12 months since earning the NSSA certificate I have brought in 40 additional clients and $400,000 in additional revenues. Huge value in this, thank you!

— David S., NSSA®
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Being the advisor who understands IRMAA has set me apart. More high-value clients this year than any other approach — and they come to me.

— Sarah L., IRMAACP™

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