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50th Anniversary Of The CFP Marks: The Journey, Current State Of CFP Board, And Growing The Financial Planning Profession

Nerd's Eye View

The rising popularity of CFP certification was thanks in large part to CFP Board's setting of rigorous educational and examination requirements that established a high bar of competency for those who wished to use the CFP marks.

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Establishing an Online Presence for Your Certified Financial Planner Practice

International College of Financial Planning

Websites are also an excellent place for advisors to showcase their specific areas of expertise and any certifications they might have. For instance, since 2019, the CFP Board has been giving out digital certificates that advisors can display on websites, allowing potential clients to check a CFP® professional’s status quickly.

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How clients saving for retirement can benefit from higher interest rates

Nationwide Financial

Unfortunately, however, interest rates offered by financial institutions to savers were also very low. From 2010-2019, the average interest rate on a one-year certificate of deposit was about.5%, Most financial planners recommend having up to six months of expenses set aside in a fully liquid emergency fund.

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Preparing for the CFP Exam: Effective Tips and Strategies for Success

International College of Financial Planning

CFP, or the Certified Financial Planner exam, is a significant milestone in becoming a certified financial planner. Over the years, the CFP exam has undergone refinements in line with the evolution of the financial planning profession. Get in touch to get an insight into the CFP course details.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

In 2008, Kelly began working directly with clients as a financial planner. She has helped hundreds of clients achieve their financial and life goals. She was awarded a JD in September 2018 and passed the California Bar Exam in February 2019. In August 2022, Kelly launched her own advisory firm, Brava Financial.

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How Getting Women Into Financial Planning Can Benefit Everyone

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Once women achieve their CFP® certification, the rate of relinquishment is extremely low. In this regard, financial planning seems to differ from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers where many women leave their jobs in their mid-thirties after a few years of experience on the job.”

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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

Wright argues that we could diminish any asset that way, even stock certificates. In addition to the CFP ® mark, he also earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC ® ) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU ® ) designations from the American College of Financial Services. Gold has transaction value. All value is relative.