The Investments & Wealth Institute is a premier professional membership association and the leading credentialing body for wealth management certifications in the United States and beyond. We are dedicated to serving the educational and professional development needs of the financial advice industry's most advanced practitioners, especially those focused on the high and ultra-high-net-worth ecosystems. Members of the Institute include the world's most successful wealth managers and advisors, RIA teams and ensemble practices, and enterprise-level decision makers in the financial advice industry.In addition to our award-winning publications, we offer a powerful suite of continuing educational (CE) programs and products, including our comprehensive online Academy, personalized private classes, live seminars, and national conferences. Our three professional certification programs — the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), the Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®), and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) credentials — represent powerful bodies of knowledge and symbolize extensive, exceptional professional expertise.