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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

As a result, in 1973, a group of 35 planners became the inaugural recipients of the CFP marks. 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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 28-29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Niamh Douglas, CFP® is Financial Symmetry’s Newest Advisor

Financial Symmetry

We are thrilled to announce that Niamh Douglas, CFP®, has been promoted to the role of Advisor at Financial Symmetry.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

In 2019, the CFP board announced CFP® professionals must adhere to a fiduciary duty when providing investment advice. It’s important to note that the CFP Board’s fiduciary standard is business-model neutral as described below. You can search for CFP® professionals here.

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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. In this blog post, we will explore valuable tips to help you navigate the CFP exam and maximize your chances of success. The most recent revision occurred in 2019, resulting in the current computer-based test format.

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41 Top Influencers for Financial Advisors in 2023

Indigo Marketing Agency

Steve Sanduski is a CFP® professional and personal coach to financial professionals. Taylor Schulte is a CFP Ⓡ professional and founder and CEO of Define Financial. Lazetta Braxton is a CFP® professional and co-founder and co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners. He published his first book, Making Money Simple , in 2019.

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A Promising Picture for Financial Planner Job Growth

eMoney Advisor

There are 93,643 CFP® professionals in the United States, with 46 percent of them in the 50 and older age bracket. A CFP Board report on those who sat for the November 2022 exam showed that 68 percent were under age 40, and 35 percent were under 30. However, there are signs that a new generation of financial planners is emerging.