Hi all, I am a bit in doubt whether experience at a Discount brokerage would count towards the CFP work requirement?

As Discount brokerages are execution only, I have indepth knowledge of Stocks, GICs, Options, Bonds etc but by CIRO (ex IROCC) we are not allowed to give advice.

The FP Canada advisors are saying there is a good chance it can be used, but that seems like a ploy to get me to shell out for the courses.

My question: Has anyone successfully used work experience from a Discount Brokerage in Canada towards qualifying for the CFP work requirement?

Thanks :)

Just as an example I have listed a role at BMO that is exactly what I do (I dont work for BMO...or do I?)
https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/job/R240015217/Investment-Specialist-BMO-Investorline-Bilingual-French-and-English