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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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The requirements for qualification to use the Certified Financial Planner designation could change after a review by a newly appointed Competency Standards Commission, the CFP Board of Standards ...

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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® ...