FELLOW OF FPSC Marks Use Guide. July 2017 Version FINANCIAL PLANNING STANDARDS COUNCIL

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1 FELLOW OF FPSC Marks Use Guide July 2017 Version FINANCIAL PLANNING STANDARDS COUNCIL

2 Table of Contents FELLOW OF FPSC Marks Use Guide Requirements for Using the FELLOW OF FPSC Mark Adding the FELLOW OF FPSC Marks to Your Business Card and Other Materials Requirements for Using the FELLOW OF FPSC Logo Mark FINANCIAL PLANNING STANDARDS COUNCIL Page i

3 FELLOW OF FPSC Marks Use Guide Congratulations on earning the FELLOW OF FPSC distinction. As a recipient of the FELLOW OF FPSC, you have earned the right to use the FELLOW OF FPSC marks on your business cards, e-signature, promotional information and other materials. 1.0 Requirements for Using the FELLOW OF FPSC Mark 1.1 Use Small Caps Whenever the FELLOW OF FPSC mark is used, it must be in small caps font, rather than regular upper case capital letters: FELLOW OF FPSC FELLOW OF FPSC 1.2 Use the Identifier with the FELLOW OF FPSC Marks On the first mention, FELLOW OF FPSC must include a superscripted. Subsequent mentions in the same document or web page do not require the. 1.3 Always use the FELLOW OF FPSC Mark as an Adjective The FELLOW OF FPSC must never be used as a noun, but must be used as an adjective modifying a noun. An exception applies when the mark is used immediately following an individual s name. FELLOW OF FPSC distinction Jim Brown, CFP, FELLOW OF FPSC I am a FELLOW OF FPSC 1.4 Do Not Use Short Form FELLOW OF FPSC TM FELLOW 2017 FINANCIAL PLANNING STANDARDS COUNCIL Page 1

4 1.5 Pluralize the Noun, Not the Mark There is no plural of FELLOW OF FPSC. The term FELLOWS should not be used. Only pluralize the noun that the trademark is modifying. Recipients of the FELLOW OF FPSC distinction FELLOWS OF FPSC 1.6 Refer to the FELLOW OF FPSC as a Distinction I received the FELLOW OF FPSC distinction. I received the FELLOW OF FPSC certificate. I received the FELLOW OF FPSC certification. I received the FELLOW OF FPSC designation. 2.0 Adding the FELLOW OF FPSC Marks to Your Business Card and Other Materials The FELLOW OF FPSC can be used below your name and credentials on your business card. The preferred placement of the FELLOW OF FPSC distinction would be on the second line, with your business title on the third line: Jim Brown, CFP FELLOW OF FPSC Financial Consultant Please note that this is the preferred placement, but FPSC recognizes that some organizations may require a different placement of the distinction. You can use the FELLOW OF FPSC mark on your electronic signature, similar to the business card format. You can list your FELLOW OF FPSC distinction on your resume or website. It should be listed under awards or career achievements. Please feel free to use the following definition to describe your distinction: Financial Planning Standards Council recognizes individuals for outstanding contribution to furthering FPSC s vision and for advancing the financial planning profession with the FELLOW OF FPSC distinction FINANCIAL PLANNING STANDARDS COUNCIL Page 2

5 3.0 Requirements for Using the FELLOW OF FPSC Logo Mark You can use the logo on your website or printed materials alongside your name. To obtain the logo mark, please contact The FELLOW OF FPSC logo can be used in the branded colour (Pantone 166C or RGB 227, 92, 5) FINANCIAL PLANNING STANDARDS COUNCIL Page 3

6 About Financial Planning Standards Council As a professional standards-setting and certification body working in the public interest, FPSC s purpose is to drive value and instill confidence in financial planning. FPSC ensures those it certifies (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professionals and FPSC Level 1 Certificants in Financial Planning) meet appropriate standards of competence and professionalism through rigorous requirements of education, examination, experience and ethics. More information is at fpsc.ca University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J5 Tel: Toll Free: CFP, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and are certification trademarks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB). Financial Planning Standards Council is the marks licensing authority for the CFP marks in Canada, through agreement with FPSB. All other are registered trademarks of FPSC, unless indicated.