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Key Facts: CRPC Exam
70%
Passing Score Required
~60/85 correct
85
Exam Questions
3-hour time limit
$1,375
Exam Fee
Includes study materials
73/75
RMD Ages
SECURE 2.0 rules
Year-round
Testing
Pearson VUE
Retirement
Specialty
Income & tax planning
The CRPC exam consists of 85 multiple-choice questions administered in a 3-hour session. The passing score is 70%. The exam is offered year-round at Pearson VUE testing centers and via online proctoring. The CRPC designation is highly valued by financial advisory firms, with holders often commanding premium compensation for retirement planning expertise.
About the CRPC Exam
The CRPC designation is the premier credential for retirement planning specialists. The exam covers five core domains: Retirement Income Planning, Social Security Planning, Medicare and Healthcare Planning, Tax Planning for Retirement, Estate Planning, and Fiduciary Standards. It demonstrates expertise in helping clients navigate the complexities of retirement planning including tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, RMD rules under SECURE 2.0, Social Security optimization, Medicare enrollment decisions, and estate planning fundamentals.
Questions
85 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$1,375 (College for Financial Planning (Kaplan))
CRPC Exam Content Outline
Retirement Income Planning
Retirement income gap analysis, income source optimization (pensions, annuities, reverse mortgages), retirement cash flow planning, inflation impact, longevity risk management, retirement distribution strategies
Social Security Planning
Retirement benefits calculation, spousal and survivor benefits, filing strategies and break-even analysis, Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), Government Pension Offset (GPO), Social Security taxation
Medicare and Healthcare Planning
Medicare Parts A-D coverage and enrollment, Medigap policies, Medicare Advantage (Part C), IRMAA premium calculations, long-term care planning, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Tax Planning for Retirement
Tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing, Roth conversion strategies, RMD rules under SECURE 2.0 (age 73/75), Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), capital gains management, deductions in retirement
Estate Planning
Wills and trusts (revocable and irrevocable), beneficiary designations, probate avoidance, gift and estate tax basics, stepped-up basis rules, charitable giving strategies
Fiduciary Standards and Ethics
Fiduciary duty vs. suitability standard, Regulation Best Interest, Form ADV disclosures, conflicts of interest, professional ethics, client communication standards
How to Pass the CRPC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 85 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $1,375
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CRPC exam pass rate?
The College for Financial Planning does not publish official pass rates, but industry estimates suggest a 65-75% pass rate. Success depends on completing the required coursework and thorough preparation using practice questions. Candidates with CFP or other financial planning backgrounds tend to perform well on the exam.
What are the RMD rules under SECURE 2.0?
The SECURE 2.0 Act changed RMD ages: starting in 2023, RMDs must begin at age 73 (up from 72). Beginning in 2033, the RMD age increases to 75. The Act also eliminated RMDs for Roth 401(k) accounts starting in 2024 and reduced the excise tax for missed RMDs from 50% to 25% (or 10% if corrected promptly).
How do I calculate the best Social Security filing strategy?
The optimal filing strategy depends on multiple factors: life expectancy, marital status, work status, other income sources, and survivor benefit considerations. Generally, if you expect to live beyond the break-even age (typically late 70s to early 80s), delaying benefits yields higher lifetime income. Married couples should coordinate filing strategies, often with the higher earner delaying to maximize survivor benefits.
What is the difference between fiduciary and suitability standards?
Under the fiduciary standard, advisors must act in the client's best interest and put client interests ahead of their own. Under the suitability standard (which applies to broker-dealers), recommendations must merely be suitable based on the client's financial situation and objectives. The SEC's Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) requires brokers to act in the retail customer's best interest when making recommendations, narrowing but not eliminating the gap.
How much can I contribute to an HSA in 2026?
For 2026, HSA contribution limits are $4,300 for individual coverage and $8,550 for family coverage. Those age 55 and older can make an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution. HSA contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-deferred, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free, making HSAs a powerful triple-tax-advantaged retirement healthcare savings tool.
What Medicare enrollment periods should I know?
Key Medicare enrollment periods include: Initial Enrollment Period (3 months before, month of, and 3 months after turning 65), General Enrollment Period (January 1-March 31 annually for those who missed IEP), Open Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7 annually for plan changes), and Special Enrollment Periods (triggered by specific life events like losing employer coverage). Late enrollment penalties may apply for Part B and Part D.