Renew as a FULLY RETIRED EPC Designation Holder & Select OPTION 3

WHY KEEP YOUR EPC DESIGNATION AFTER YOU RETIRE?

Even though the EPC is often earned by professionals from many disciplines, such as Insurance and Financial Advisors, Real Estate Agents, Lawyers and Accountants, Caregivers, Medical personnel and generally all people who work in the 50+ age group, its benefits don’t disappear when you step back from day‑to‑day practice. In fact, some become more meaningful.

Here’s a clear, well‑grounded summary of the benefits of maintaining your EPC (Elder Planning Counselor) designation even after retirement, supported by what the EPC program emphasizes about its purpose and values, regardless of the reasons why you initially completed the EPC study materials and received your EPC designation.

✅ 1. You stay connected to Canada’s aging‑focused knowledge base

The EPC curriculum is built around the evolving needs of Canadians as they age -covering health, social, psychological, and financial issues.

Maintaining the designation keeps you plugged into updated insights, trends, and resources that matter personally and professionally.

✅ 2. You retain credibility as a trusted elder‑planning resource

The EPC signals specialized understanding of the 55+ population and their unique needs.

Even in retirement, you may still:

* Mentor younger advisors
* Support family and friends
* Volunteer in community or seniors’ organizations
* Offer informal guidance

The designation reinforces your authority and experience.

✅ 3. You preserve your professional identity and legacy

The EPC is positioned as a “designation of distinction” for those committed to elder issues and aging‑related planning.

Keeping it active maintains the professional narrative you’ve built over decades—something many retirees value.

✅ 4. You maintain access to EPC member benefits

CIEPS provides:

* Ongoing education with the yearly Elder Planning Issues Conferences (EPIC)
* Senior‑focused resources
* Updates on aging‑related issues with the EPC Member Newsletter etc.
* Access to senior‑discount information and tools for the 55+ community

These benefits can be personally useful in retirement.

✅ 5. You stay aligned with a mission that still matters

The EPC emphasizes a holistic, respectful, “total needs” approach to aging Canadians.

If you’ve built a career around stewardship, clarity, and helping families navigate aging, keeping the designation is a way of staying connected to that purpose.

✅ 6. You remain part of a professional community

Even in retirement, many enjoy:

*  Staying in touch with peers
* Attending occasional events
* Keeping a sense of belonging in the elder‑planning field

The EPC community supports that continuity.