CISI Level 6 Certificate in Private Client Investment Advice & Management (PCIAM)
Private Client Investment Advice & Management (PCIAM) enables practitioners to showcase their comprehensive knowledge of private client investment advice principles within the current regulatory framework. This includes the ability to construct an appropriate portfolio by choosing from various financial products to meet the client's goals, adhering to the fundamental principle of knowing your customer. Additionally, practitioners will also be able to conduct regular portfolio assessments and reviews to ensu
Description
Why study the Private Client Investment Advice & Management?
Private Client Investment Advice & Management (PCIAM) enables practitioners to demonstrate their broad understanding of the principles of private client investment advice, within the context of the current regulatory environment.
You will be able to structure a suitable portfolio, selecting from a range of financial products, which meets client objectives and is based on the key principles of know your customer. You will also be able to undertake regular portfolio reviews and evaluations to ensure continued adherence to client objectives.
Is the Investment Advice Diploma right for you?
PCIAM is suitable for existing authorised advisers qualified at level 4. PCIAM (with gap-fill lodged with the CISI prior to 1st January 2021) meets and surpasses the step-change requirement of a benchmark qualification at RQF Level 4 as set out in the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) Consultation Paper.
Qualification Fact Sheet
Download the factsheet here.
Syllabus
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Financial advice within a regulated environment
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Investment taxation
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Financial markets
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Trust and trustees
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Financial instruments and products
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Principles of financial advice
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Portfolio performance and review
Study Materials
In addition to the in person study sessions, candidates will also receive access to the FitchLearning online study material to support with self study.
Training Dates
The in person study sessions will be split into three lots of three consecutive dates across September, October and November, as per below:
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05-Mar-2025
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06-Mar-2025
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07-Mar-2025
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01-Apr-2025
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03-Apr-2025
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04-Apr-2025
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14-May-2025
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15-May-2025
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16-May-2025
Delivery Mode
Face-to-face at Chapter One Training Offices.
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Place, 7 ½ Charing Cross, St Helier, JERSEY, JE2 3RP
Cost
Full tuition, covering all modules: £3,250. This cost includes, Online Learning Portal and access to Fitch Learning's marketing leading study materials. Please note the cost does not include the CISI Registration fee, CISI Exam fee and CISI text book.
Post Qualification Opportunities
Obtaining the Private Client Investment Advice & Management qualification entitles you to join the Institute at MCSI Member level. As a member of the Institute, you will enjoy the recognition of being a professional in a world of increasing competition. The extensive continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities available through the CISI’s suite of membership benefits ensures financial services practitioners can maintain competence and meet the requirements of firms and the regulator.