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 ...

Educational standards for Certified Financial Planners will be reviewed, upgraded and enforced by a new board, the Council on Education, being created by the Certified Financial Planner Board of ...

If ever you doubted the value of a CFP certification for women, doubt no more. Recent research from Aite Group that was commissioned by CFP Board bears that out. In an interview, Kevin Keller, the CEO ...

The number of CFP professionals reached an all-time high of 98,875, with 2023 marking the most diverse class to date. The CFP Board reported a record number of new Certified Financial Planner ...

With so many online resources to choose from, finding a financial advisor has become easier. However, there’s a lot to sift through when it comes to picking one. Every financial advisor tends to have ...

Most people have heard of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner or CFP® practitioner but may not know what that means. Even though the title sounds straightforward, there is more to the position ...

The certified financial planner, or CFP, designation is often considered the standard of excellence for financial planners. It's a mark of an advisor's commitment to providing the best holistic advice ...

Over 4,000 Certified Financial Planners (CFPs®) were added nationwide in 2024, bringing the current total up to 103,093. Meanwhile, the number of CFPs® in some states can also shift when certificants ...

How can I find a certified financial planner (CFP) who is not associated with a brokerage house? I want truly independent ...

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CFP Board today announced the results of the July 2025 CFP® Certification Exam. The exam was administered during a July 10-17 testing window to 3,214 candidates. Following the largest ever March CFP® ...