Curious about becoming a CFP®? According to the CFP Board, around 3 in 4 CFP® professionals say the certification gives them a competitive edge, and 7 in 10 credit it with boosting their career ...

The certified financial planner (CFP) certification is one of the most highly sought-after designations for financial professionals and can add a lot of value to their careers. The CFP certification ...

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The certified financial planner (CFP) designation is widely recognized by many professionals and considered to be the gold standard in financial planning. Advisors have to meet rigorous education, ...

To qualify, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university. The degree doesn’t have to be in finance, but you do need to complete a CFP Board ...

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The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards today proposed hastening its CFP certification application process for advisors with past bankruptcies or alcohol and drug-related misdemeanors on ...

CFP Board today announced the results of the November 2025 CFP ® Certification Exam. The exam was administered during a November 3-12 testing window to 3,970 candidates. Following the largest ever ...

The CFP Board, the body that grants the Certified Financial Planner certification for financial professionals, is inviting public comments on a slew of proposals to revamp its competency standards.