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How Marketing With The CFP Marks Reduces Client Acquisition Costs And Accelerates Revenue Growth

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In the context of financial advisors, surveys have shown that CFP certification serves as an important branding signal for consumers seeking the services of a qualified advisor. Some strategies to do so can include simply talking about their own experiences as CFP professionals more intentionally (e.g.,

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

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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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The Market For “Lemons” In Financial Advice: How Higher Standards Can Lower Costs And Increase Access To Advice

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Accordingly, advisor licensing could mean establishing a requirement involving a professional designation like the CFP certification for those who provide financial advice.

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#FA Success Ep 384: Growing An Advisor Career From (Bank) Assistant To Partner While Also Growing A Family, With Hannah Provost

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So, whether you're interested in learning about entering the financial advice industry as a career changer, how to build a partnership with a more senior advisor, or how to maintain work-life balance while advancing in your career, then we hope you enjoy this episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast, with Hannah Provost.

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Serving Pro Bono Clients As A Busy Advisor: How Advisers Give Back Makes Volunteering Easy

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But while new fee models have allowed fee-only advisors to reach an expanding range of potential clients, there are many Americans who could benefit from professional financial advice but might not have sufficient income or assets to pay for it. Read More.

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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

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has increasingly made financial services products available directly to consumers, financial advisors have focused more and more on the business of financial advice itself.

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Serving Pro Bono Clients As A Busy Advisor: How Advisers Give Back Makes Volunteering Easy

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But while new fee models have allowed fee-only advisors to reach an expanding range of potential clients, there are many Americans who could benefit from professional financial advice but might not have sufficient income or assets to pay for it. Read More.

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