For CFP: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
For CIMA: Investment Management Consultants Association is the owner of the certification mark "CIMA®," the service marks "Certified Investment Management AnalystSM," "Investment Management Consultants AssocationSM," and "IMCA®." Use of CIMA® or Certified Investment Management AnalystSM signifies that the user has successfully completed IMCA's initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management consultants.
For CPWA: Investment Management Consultants Assocation ® (IMCA ®) is the owner of the certification marks "CPWA ®" and "Certified Private Wealth Advisor ®". Use of the CPWA ® or Certified Private Wealth Advisor ® signifies that the user has successfully completed IMCA's initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.