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CE Requirements for ChFC

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ChFC CE Requirements Overview

Last Reviewed on: 31 Oct, 2025

CE Requirements 
30 hours of CE every 2 years.
License Renewal period
Renew your license by December 31st biennially. 
CE Reporting Cycle
January 1 to December 31 biennially.
Ethics Requirement
One hour of ethics CE is required every two years.
Carry Over Credits 
No credit may be carried over from excess hours earned during a reporting period. 
Subject Area RestrictionThere is no minimum content requirement.

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ChFC CE Requirement
Complete 30 CE credits every 2 years. 
Ethics Requirement 
One hour of ethics CE is required every two years. View more
Initial CE Hours
Newly certified ChFC professionals begin their first CE cycle in the next full biennial period if certified in an odd year, or the one after that if certified in an even year—for example, those certified in 2023 start in 2025–2026, while those certified in 2024 start in 2027–2028. View more
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement. 
Subject Areas 
ChFC professionals can find detailed FOS on this link
Learning Modes  
All CE can be completed through self-study programs that include an exam or other method to demonstrate mastery, as approved by the program sponsor. 
Eligible Learning Activities 
Includes self-study programs with exams, live educational events, graduate-level university courses, approved professional exams (up to 30 credits), teaching roles, and more.
CE Deadline 
CE credits must be completed by December 31 of your reporting year.
Fast Track CEOur Fast Track ChFC CE packages are expertly curated bundles meeting ChFC professionals' CE requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your CE needs. View more
Reporting
January 1 to December 31 biennially.
License Renewal
Renew your license by December 31st biennially. Failure to renew by this date will result in escalating notices through March, removal from directories and loss of designation rights by April 1, and the need to complete all outstanding CE and pay reinstatement fees to restore your credential. View more
Carry Forward  
No credit may be carried over from excess hours earned during a reporting period. 
Record Retention  
Maintain records of completed CE credits for at least two years after the end of each biennial reporting period. 
Renewal FeesThe renewal fee is $190 for client-facing designees and $105 for non–client-facing designees, covering all designations held with The American College. View more

Do MY CPE ONE Courses Qualify for CE Credits for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Professionals? - YES!

MY CPE ONE courses qualify for CE credits for ChFC professionals. As a NASBA-approved provider, MY CPE ONE meets the standards set by The American College of Financial Services and offers ChFC-relevant content across multiple learning formats, including -  

  • Group Live Programs, 
  • Group Internet Based, and 
  • QAS Self-Study

You can verify our NASBA sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the NASBA Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for The American College of Financial Services

The American College of Financial Services 
630 Allendale Road, Suite 400 
King of Prussia, PA 19406 
Phone: 888-263-7265 
Email: ProfessionalRecertification@TheAmericanCollege.edu
Website: https://www.theamericancollege.edu 

We Review CE Compliance Requirements Every Twelve Months

At MYCPE ONE, we are committed to providing professionals across all designations with the most accurate and up-to-date continuing education information. Our team reviews and updates the CE requirement information for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) every Twelve months to reflect the latest standards and policies set by the American College of Financial Services.

While we work diligently to ensure accuracy, we encourage professionals to confirm the requirements directly with their respective boards or credentialing authorities through the official links provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ChFC professionals must complete 30 hours of Continuing Education (CE) every two years.

Yes, ChFC professionals must complete at least one hour of ethics CE every two years. Click here to subscribe to the ethics course on MYCPE ONE.

No, there is no minimum content requirement for ChFC professionals.

Newly certified ChFC professionals begin their first CE cycle in the next full biennial period if certified in an odd year, or the one after that if certified in an even year. 
Example: Certified in 2023 → first cycle is 2025–2026; certified in 2024 → first cycle is 2027–2028.

ChFC professionals can find accepted fields of study (FOS) outlined in The American College CE program guidelines. View more

All CE can be completed through self-study programs that include an exam or other method of demonstrating mastery, as approved by the program sponsor.

Eligible activities Includes self-study programs with exams, live educational events, graduate-level university courses, approved professional exams (up to 30 credits), teaching roles, and more

CE credits must be completed by December 31 of your reporting year (every two years).

The CE reporting period runs from January 1 to December 31 biennially.

ChFC professionals must renew their license by December 31 biennially.

No, ChFC professionals cannot carry forward excess CE credits to the next reporting cycle.

ChFC professionals must maintain CE records for at least two years after the end of each biennial reporting period, in case of audit.

The renewal fee is $190 for client-facing designees and $105 for non–client-facing designees, covering all designations held with The American College. View more

Yes. MYCPE ONE is a NASBA-approved provider, and its CE courses are designed to meet the standards set by The American College. However, it is the responsibility of each ChFC professional to confirm course eligibility based on their job role and board guidelines before registering. You can verify eligibility on each course page under the "QUALIFIES FOR" section.