A senior-level business development executive with more than a decade of experience, Anssy Okoebor holds the title of senior director of professional services at Andex Consulting. Among his credentials, Anssy Okoebor possesses a certificate in federal proposal management and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst.

The only credential specifically designed for financial professionals looking to stand out as advanced investment consultants, the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification demands successfully completing an educational component and passing the CIMA Certification Exam. Here are three benefits of becoming a CIMA.

Gain More Confidence

Earning the designation requires studying and learning the complexities of the financial services industry, and as a result of gaining this knowledge, CIMA-certified professionals report having more confidence with clients, including in areas that are becoming increasingly complex.

Increase Revenues

Conducted by the Investment & Wealth Institute, the survey “The Value of CIMA Certification to an Advisor’s Practice” polled 400 financial advisors and found that CIMA-certified professionals had earned 25 percent more income in the previous year than non-CIMA advisors.

Access Cutting-Edge Knowledge

The CIMA curriculum is prepared by advisors for advisors with a focus on the latest techniques and strategies delivering success in the industry.