The CFP is a good designation to have, but it’s not the be-all and end-all. Just because a planner has a CFP certification does not mean that they are the best person to advise you.

Choosing the best CFP program for you can be the determining factor as to which side of the CFP pass rate statistic you fall on. Here are some steps to select the best CFP program: — Choose the ...

The CFP certification enhances the CPA license by providing professionals with a 360-degree approach to financial issues impacting individuals and families, generating a critical value-add for clients ...

CFP certification outside of the U.S. from the financial planning standards board. The CFP Board approves registered education programs but doesn't offer the education itself, ...

The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has decided that applicants for the coveted CFP mark must take a controversial 45-hour “capstone” course, starting next year, before being ...

As CFP Board works to regain credibility after omitting thousands of criminal and regulatory events to the public at its consumer-facing website, political mission creep can explain why current ...

In a post-exam survey, the CFP Board found 38 percent of candidates last month pursued certification as a way to show expertise in their jobs, while 34 percent cited the desire to distinguish ...

CFP® candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and complete a CFP® Board-registered education program. CPA candidates need 150 semester hours of education, often requiring a master’s degree.

The number of CFP professionals worldwide continues to grow, reaching a high of 213,002, a nearly 5% jump over last year, according to the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB). The U.S ...

The CFP is a good designation to have, but it’s not the be-all and end-all. Just because a planner has a CFP certification does not mean that they are the best person to advise you.

CFP certification outside of the U.S. from the financial planning standards board. The CFP Board approves registered education programs but doesn't offer the education itself, nor does it express ...