The RSSA® Program Summary:

As a member of the National Association of Divorced Professionals (NADP), you are part of an esteemed network that spans the legal, financial, mental health, and residential realms. You play a critical role in guiding your clients through one of the most challenging transitions of their lives: divorce. In this multifaceted journey, an understanding of Social Security benefits becomes not just beneficial, but essential.

Embracing the role of a Registered Social Security Analyst® (RSSA®) empowers you with specialized knowledge that is invaluable across all disciplines in the divorce industry. Whether you’re a lawyer, financial advisor, therapist, or real estate professional, understanding the intricacies of Social Security can greatly enhance the support you offer to divorcing clients. Consider these insights:

• Marital History and Benefits: Knowledge of how a 10-year marriage can impact Social Security eligibility is crucial in financial planning and legal settlements.
• Implications of Remarriage: Advising clients on how remarriage affects Social Security benefits can influence key life decisions.
• Age Considerations: Understanding the age requirements for independent entitlement and survivor benefits is vital for long-term planning.
• Benefit Calculation: Being able to explain how ex-spousal benefits are calculated (up to 50% of the ex-spouse’s PIA) adds depth to your financial guidance.
• Survivor Benefits and Remarriage: Guiding clients on the nuances of ex-survivor benefits, especially in the context of remarriage post-60, can be a game-changer in estate planning.

As an RSSA®, you become more than just a professional in your field; you transform into a holistic advisor who can navigate the complex intersections of divorce, finance, and Social Security. This expertise not only enhances your service offering but also solidifies your standing in the NADP community as a knowledgeable and comprehensive guide for clients during a critical life transition.

Join us in expanding the horizons of divorce professionalism. Integrate Social Security expertise into your practice and become a cornerstone of support and guidance in the NADP network.

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts is at the forefront of providing specialized Social Security education and innovative technology solutions to professional advisors and financial service professionals. NARSSA provides professionals including divorce professionals, CPAs, attorneys, CFPs, tax advisors, insurance agents and registered investment advisors with a comprehensive online platform for Social Security education, technology, software training, marketing and client advisory support services. Professionals that complete the 5 – module online education and training program, then sit for the independently proctored national proctored exam and earn their RSSA® credential certificate, demonstrating a basic competency in Social Security advisory services so they can better serve the needs of clients that seek advice on issues related to Social Security. The RSSA® Program is the only program where you will receive the RSSA Roadmap® Social Security software, the training to use the software, and the education to become a Social Security expert. This program will teach you how to use RSSA Roadmap® software to analyze and provide comprehensive reporting that will help your clients optimize their Social Security benefits. 

The RSSA® program is approved for professional continuing education by NASBA for the CPA Profession, the IRS for tax professionals, the CFP® Board for Certified Financial Planners, Broadridge for the AIF® credential and 41 state insurance licensing boards. NARSSA is listed in the FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory and materials have been FINRA reviewed. The RSSA® credential is also included in the FINRA Professional Designations Database. (Note: FINRA does not approve or endorse any professional credential or designation.)

One out of five Americans will be Social Security eligible this decade. For most of these 73 million baby-boomers, Social Security represents a significant portion of their future retirement income. Most Americans do not understand the complex rules, have questions, and need help deciding when to file based upon their unique circumstance. 

Help Americans get every dollar they are entitled to in Social Security benefits. Become an RSSA® Social Security expert.

NADP Members can save over $1,000 on the RSSA® Program.

Visit https://rssa.com/nadp/ for more information and to get started.