International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

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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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

This interview with Cody Garrett, CFP, of Measure Twice Financial was mind-blowing. Cody decided to become an advice-only financial planner, avoiding managing assets for clients and focusing instead just on the service of financial planning because he feels that is where the greatest value of a financial advisor lies.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

Kelly Nilsson, CFP®, CDFA®, JD Kelly’s journey in finance began in 1992, and for the first 17 years of her career she worked for financial marketing firms and insurance companies, during which time her clients were financial advisors. She obtained her CFP designation in 2003. Bogle and His Lifelong Battle to Serve Investors First.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 10, 2023

Robert Wright, CFP Lee: The list of things Gary Gensler doesn’t own is probably very short. ” – Robert Wright, CFP For someone to be able to send payments overseas, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies help with that. – Josh Gonzalez, CFP Wright: This happens in pharma as well. Wright: So is cash.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? Are they getting a raw deal?

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