Membership
Professionals from many disciplines who have dedicated their careers to retirement plan services and pension policy are members of ASPPA. They include consultants, administrators, insurance professionals, financial planners, accountants, attorneys, actuaries and human resource managers.
All members are obligated to uphold ASPPA's Code of Professional Conduct. The Code declares the observance of “the highest standards of practice” and calls on members to “uphold the dignity and honor of the profession.”
Why Join ASPPA?
Retirement plan professionals who become ASPPA members are joining 6,500+ of their colleagues in a joint effort to enhance and control the future of pension policy, expand the availability of retirement plans and preserve the private pension system.
ASPPA members:
- Earn valuable credentials through professional development.
- Get up-to-date legislative and regulatory news.
- Attend national and regional conferences.
- Network with industry experts.
- Benefit from industry representation in Washington, DC.
- Firms with more than one ASPPA credentialed member are eligible for a multi-member discount.
A decision to join ASPPA represents a commitment to career pension professionals and the private retirement system. The process for securing ASPPA credentials is simple:
- Select a membership path based on individual professional discipline
- Determine required examinations.
- Purchase and study recommended and suggested reading materials
- Schedule and pass examinations
- Apply for desired credentials
Membership Application Forms
Forms are in PDF format and require Adobe® Reader® to access.
For ASPPA Members Only - ASPPA Discussion Forums
ASPPA’s new online Discussion Forums provide a means for ASPPA members to exchange technical information, questions and ideas relating to the retirement industry.
For Credentialed Members Only- ASPPA Professional Services Directory
Let ASPPA help market you, your credential and your firm’s capabilities with the new ASPPA Professional Services Directory. Your future clients will discover that finding an ASPPA credentialed professional in any area of the country will be a breeze with this new on-line tool. Options ranging from state, regional and national listing capabilities to the inclusion of a detailed description of services offered will be accessible to anyone looking for credentialed professionals. Search by city, state or zip code as a starting point and, by taking mile radius into consideration, the results will provide potential clients with valuable information about you, your firm and your services.