The Advanced Retirement Planning Institute (ARPI) provides specialized education, credentials, tools, and community support for financial professionals working in retirement planning. Its programs focus on Social Security, Medicare and IRMAA, and end-of-life planning. ARPI offers three designations: NSSA® (National Social Security Advisor), IRMAACP™ (IRMAA Certified Planner), and CELP® (Certified End-of-Life Planner). Self-paced courses cover topics such as benefit-claiming strategies, Medicare costs and appeals, retirement income, estate settlement, survivor protection, and legacy planning. Courses include continuing education eligibility where specified, and credential holders receive annual content updates and ongoing support.

ARPI also provides professional resources and technology. AXIOM® supports research and benefit modeling with guidance tied to federal policy sources, while CALCULUS® offers a Social Security breakeven calculator and Retirement Advisor Pro® supports Social Security, IRMAA, and Roth conversion planning. Members can access a professional community, curated resources, webinars, and a directory. ARPI reports more than 5,000 certifications awarded and offers a combined NSSA® and IRMAACP™ enrollment option.