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The IQPF
Who are we?
The Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF) is the only organization in Quebec authorized to grant financial planning diplomas and to establish rules concerning the ongoing professional development of professional financial planners.
Only professionals recognized by the Institut québécois de planification financière are authorized to use the title of Financial Planner (F.Pl.).
The IQPF is also the only organization entirely dedicated to and reserved for financial planners.
Vision
Mission
To protect the financial well-being of Quebec consumers by overseeing the training and qualification of financial planners.
Values
The IQPF relies on the following values to achieve its mission:
Integrity
Act honestly and in good faith, in keeping with our mission
and our vision.
Professionalism
Train financial planners to the highest quality standards so
their know-how and competencies can contribute effectively to the
financial health of Quebecers.
Diligence
Uphold efficiency and discipline, in keeping with ethical and
deontological rules.
Transparency
Maintain clarity and account for our actions fairly and
faithfully, to establish an atmosphere of trust and confidence.
IQPF affiliates rely on these same values in their practice of the profession:
Integrity
Act honestly and in good faith, in keeping with the best
interests of their clients.
Professionalism
Use their know-how and competencies skilfully to contribute
effectively to the financial health of their clients.
Diligence
Uphold efficiency and discipline, in keeping with professional
standards and ethical and deontological rules.
Transparency
Maintain clarity and ensure that their clients have a complete
understanding of the services offered to them, to establish a
relationship of trust and confidence.

