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IAR Continuing Education (IAR CE)

Quest CE is an approved provider of Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education.

How IAR CE Works

We offer individual training for advisers and/or firm-sponsored programs. 

IAR CE: Credit Requirements

Whether you’re an individual investment adviser or managing a firm’s CE program, Quest CE has you covered. Take your required credits directly through our platform or set up a firm-wide program to manage your team’s compliance.

  • 12 total credits annually
  • 6 credits in Products and Practice
  • 6 credits in Regulatory and Ethics
  • Deadline: December 31st each year
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Benefits of Working with Us

Continuing education is our specialty—and has been, for many years.

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Transparent Pricing

All NASAA roster fees are included in our upfront cost – there are no surprises or hidden charges.

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All-New Content

Each year, we create entirely fresh CE packages, safeguarding your renewal process by preventing course duplication.

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Next-Day Reporting

Your credits are rostered within 24 hours, keeping your professional credentials consistently up-to-date.

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CFP Dual Credit

Our IAR CE course packages are also approved for CFP dual credit, ensuring you save time and money.

IAR CE Solutions for Firms

Are you a firm looking to set-up and administer IAR continuing education (CE)?

IAR CE Express

(Firms with under 50 users)

Our IAR CE Express solution is built exclusively for small firms, allowing you to easily assign and track IAR CE training.

IAR CE for Enterprise

(Firms with 50+ users)

Book a demo to see how we can help manage your team’s IAR CE needs – from enrollment to completion tracking.

Popular IAR CE Courses

Check out these popular courses, available for purchase today!

Enhanced AML Protocols and Investment Advisor Responsibilities

(1 Credit, CFP Dual Credit)

Ethically Serving Senior & Vulnerable Investors

(1 Credit, CFP Dual Credit)

Reg BI Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide for Investment Advisors

(1 Credit, CFP Dual Credit)

Frequently Asked Questions

You have questions – we have answers!

Every investment adviser representative (IAR) registered in a jurisdiction that adopts the model rule will be subject to its CE requirements. The mandatory CE program will apply to all registered IARs of both state-registered and federal covered investment advisers. IARs will be required to meet the CE requirements of any state in which the IAR is registered.

Duplicate courses will not count toward the IAR CE requirement, even if completed in another year. However, a duplicate course that has been updated with a new course number will provide the IAR with CE credit for that course. Every course that is taken must have a unique course ID. The course ID will be available to the IAR so they can review that against their own records.

Yes, if the training is approved by NASAA. Quest CE will let firms know which of its courses qualify for IAR CE in case they would like to look for course content that meets the CE requirements for both IAR CE and Firm Element CE.

If an IAR does not complete the CE requirement by the annual deadline, the IAR will pay the registration renewal fee and CRD will set his or her IAR CE status to “CE Inactive,” which will then appear in the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) and in BrokerCheck. CE Inactive is a notice to the IAR that if CE is not completed by the end of the year, the IAR will be unable to renew his or her registration.

An IAR registered in another state who is also registered as an IAR in his or her home state is in compliance if the home state has CE requirements that are at least as stringent as the model rule and the IAR is in compliance with the home state’s IAR CE requirements.

IARs will need to attain 12 CE credits each year to maintain their IAR registration. A “credit” is a unit that has been designated by NASAA to be at least 50 minutes of educational instruction. The 12 credits must include 6 credits of Products and Practices and 6 credits of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

Complete Your Program

Finish your program by adding these other services!

Annual Questionnaires

Add an actionable ACQ to your program to verify your representatives’ annual activities and disclosures.

Conflict of Interest Tracking

Individually track Outside Business Activities, Gifts, Entertainment, Customer Complaints and more!

On-Demand Annual Compliance Meeting(s)

Cut costs, improve productivity and accelerate learning with our online meeting technology.

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