Executive Programme in Financial Planning and Investment Advisory Services
| Start Date: | Sep 11, 2025 | End Date: | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application: | August 28, 2025 | Last Date for Early Bird: | August 21, 2025 |
| Programme Fee: |
750000 INR Plus, GST |
Early Bird Fee: |
697500 INR Plus, GST |
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The fee mentioned is only for the IIMA Module. The CFP® certification fee should be paid directly to FPSB India. The payment link for the IIMA module will be shared with the selected candidates after scrutinising their nomination.
The Executive Programme in Financial Planning and Investment Advisory Services, jointly offered with Financial Planning Standards Board India (FPSB), is an advanced programme designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of financial planning and investment advisory services. The programme is aimed at individuals who already possess a foundational understanding of finance or related fields and are seeking to deepen their expertise, as well as those who aim to obtain necessary certifications and regulatory approvals for practising financial advisory services.
The topics covered in this programme are diverse and include pricing models of financial assets, risk and return characteristics of financial markets and alternative asset classes, asset allocation, investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, and alternative investments. Participants will gain knowledge about a variety of financial products, regulatory frameworks, best practices in the sector, and ethical standards necessary for providing customers with sound financial advice.
A key emphasis is placed on the impact of fintech and the role of psychology in financial advisory services, helping professionals effectively engage with retail clients and family offices. Additionally, a dedicated module shall focus on marketing, negotiation and communication skills, ensuring participants develop the strategic and interpersonal competencies needed to succeed in the field.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be delivered in a blended format, combining online and on-campus learning experiences. It will include 9 days of campus immersion, divided into three modules, along with weekend online sessions spread over approximately 8 months.
Campus Modules:
First Campus Module: Sept 11-13, 2025
Second Campus Module: Dec 22-24, 2025
Final Campus Module: April 13-15, 2026
Online Sessions:
The online sessions will be held in between, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm.
Certification and IIMA Alumni Status:
At the end of the Programme, eligible participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation and Alumni Status from IIM Ahmedabad.
For more information or any questions, contact Mr. Rahul Gupta: rahul-exed@iima.ac.in | +91 87588 00397
Objectives
- Train participants in handling financial advisory services targeted at a range of clients from typical retail investors to High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs).
- Provide in-depth knowledge of investment planning and advisory solutions to cater to the growing demand in these demographic segments.
- Equip mid-level managers within Private Banks or Asset Management Companies (AMCs) with the necessary expertise to serve complex financial needs.
- Develop an understanding of regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and best practices in financial advisory services.
- Enhance participants' skills in marketing, negotiation, and communication.
Programme Highlights
- To improve the learning outcomes, the curriculum is designed to be practical and incorporates case studies and real-world examples. An interactive pedagogy will be followed in the programme.
- This is a blended learning open enrolment programme with the flexibility of remote off-site sessions delivered direct-to-home online for the convenience of the participants along with periodic on-campus modules.
- Furthermore, to enhance the educational experience and create beneficial professional contacts, participants also have the chance to periodically interact with industry experts.
- Alumni status of IIMA which provides the platform for association with educational and industry networks associated with IIMA.
- As the programme is co-hosted with FPSB India, the participants will get an opportunity to get fast track access to the CFP® certification. More details on this could be accessed at the FPSB India website.
Programme Contents
1. Risk-return characteristics and asset pricing in financial markets
- Stock markets
- Fixed income
- Currency
- Derivatives and structured products
2. Asset allocation principles
3. Smart beta and factor Investing
4. Risk management of investment portfolios
5. Behavioural finance and implications for asset allocation
6. Retirement Planning
7. Estate Planning and intergenerational wealth management
8. Alternative investments
- Commodities markets and bullion
- Real estate
- Art and collectibles
9. Property and Liability Insurance
10. Tax planning for HNIs and UHNWIs
11. Fintech and robo-advisory
12. Understanding clients and pitching to clients
13. Negotiation skills and deal-closing
Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be highly interactive, combining conceptual knowledge with real-world application.
- On-campus sessions will provide immersive and interactive learning experiences.
- Online sessions will focus on conceptual and practical knowledge dissemination using IIMA’s advanced virtual learning infrastructure.
This programme is ideal for:
- Individuals aspiring to build a career in Financial Planning and Advisory services, particularly those enrolled in CFP® certification of FPSB India.
- Professionals from diverse financial institutions, including Banks, NBFCs, Asset Management Companies (AMCs), Insurance companies (both Life and Non-Life), Boutique investment management firms, family offices, and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
- Participants without CFP® certification must first enrol for the FPSB India certification, which is a prerequisite. They should complete their application through FPSB India and then proceed to apply for the IIMA programme by clicking the above "APPLY ONLINE" button.
- The programme is also open to CFP® professionals. Their certification status will be verified by FPSB India, after which they can apply for the IIMA programme.
