WHAT IS A CES™? The Certified Estate and Trust Specialist (CES™) designation, offered by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF), equips financial professionals with the knowledge to provide comprehensive estate planning and asset repositioning services. This specialized program covers critical topics such as wills, probates, retirement accounts, taxes, and various types of trusts, enhancing a financial advisor’s ability to serve clients’ long-term interests. Additionally, individuals have passed an exam and complete 30 hours of continuing education training every 2 years.