Fi360 – A Broadridge Company
Fi360, now part of Broadridge Retirement and Workplace, is a leading authority on fiduciary education and credentialing. Its programs are built on the Prudent Practices® framework, a widely adopted standard for investment fiduciaries across retirement, wealth, and institutional advisory channels. Fi360 designations emphasize ethical stewardship, process‑driven decision‑making, and a commitment to investor‑first outcomes.
📜 Flagship Designations
- AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary® — Validates knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the application of a prudent investment process.
- AIFA® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst® — Focuses on assessing fiduciary practices and conducting investment process evaluations.
- PPC® – Professional Plan Consultant® — Equips advisors to support employer‑sponsored retirement plans and ERISA compliance.
🧭 Overview
Fi360’s curriculum provides fiduciaries with practical tools for implementing and documenting a prudent investment process. Its designations are widely recognized across retirement plan consulting, wealth management, and institutional advisory roles. Training emphasizes due diligence, investment monitoring, regulatory alignment, and the consistent application of fiduciary best practices.
As part of Broadridge, Fi360 integrates fiduciary education with broader retirement and workplace solutions, expanding its reach across advisory firms, plan sponsors, and financial institutions.
🤝 Community & Support
Fi360 supports a nationwide community of fiduciary professionals through continuing education, webinars, conferences, and compliance resources. Designation holders must adhere to a Code of Ethics and complete annual continuing education to maintain alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and industry standards.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: fi360.com
- Founded: 1999 (acquired by Broadridge in 2020)
- Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- Credential Focus: Fiduciary duty, retirement plan consulting, investment process evaluation
- Flagship Designations: AIF®, AIFA®, PPC®
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Financial Planning, Wealth Management & Investment Advisory
- Secondary Sector: Retirement Plans & Workplace Benefits
🗂 Category Assignment
- Fiduciary Standards & Best Practices
- Retirement Plan Consulting & ERISA Compliance
- Investment Process Evaluation
- Ethics & Professional Conduct
🔗 Related Providers
- CFP Board – Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
- The American College of Financial Services
- College for Financial Planning
- Investments & Wealth Institute (IWI)
- American Bankers Association (ABA)
🎓 Related Designations
- AIF® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
- AIFA® – Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst®
- PPC® – Professional Plan Consultant®
- CFP® – Certified Financial Planner
- ChFC – Chartered Financial Consultant
- CRPS® – Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist
