NSSA Professionals Information

At the Advanced Retirement Planning Institute (ARPI), we certify financial advisors and insurance professionals in the disciplines that define modern retirement planning. Our three flagship designations — the NSSA® (National Social Security Advisor), IRMAACP® (IRMAA Certified Planner), and CELP® (Certified End-of-Life Planner) — represent the full spectrum of complexity your clients face as they approach and move through retirement. ARPI was built on a simple premise: that advisors who specialize earn the trust of clients who need it most. Our programs go beyond surface-level training. The NSSA® certification provides comprehensive instruction in Social Security rules, claiming strategies, and benefit optimization for individuals, couples, and surviving spouses. The IRMAACP® designation equips advisors to navigate Medicare's income-related premium surcharges — one of the most overlooked and costly factors in retirement income planning. The CELP® designation prepares advisors for the human and financial complexity of end-of-life planning, giving them the language and framework to lead those conversations with confidence. All three programs are available in self-paced online formats and earn continuing education credit for CFP®, CPE, and insurance license holders. Members gain access to a monthly member call, CE tracking through our member portal, a searchable advisor directory, and ongoing updates as legislation, COLA adjustments, and IRMAA thresholds change each year. With over 5,000 credential holders nationwide, ARPI is the professional home for advisors who want to be the most knowledgeable person in the room when retirement gets complicated. Advancing the standard of retirement advice.