The leadership of the CFP Board would like advisors to know that it is in no hurry to begin enforcing its new competency ...

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 phased-in updates to competency standards will raise education hours, broaden what counts as experience, and give the ...

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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, ...

The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner, or CFP, is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...