I disagree with a lot many of the points put across in the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/analysis/ifas-continue-to-move-towards-qca-level-six/1054516.article I think competitive pressures and the advent of multi-disciplinary practices from the legal profession will make more and more independent financial advisors work all the way up to becoming Chartered Financial Planners. For IFAs who have years of experience completing all of these exams and running a business and raising a family may well be too much. For new entrance to the profession, gaining Chartered Status is probably going to become the norm.rnrnThis information is intended to provide a general review of certain topics and its purpose is to inform but not to recommend or support any specific investment or course of action.rn