Track your progress on the path to CFP® certification using the CFP® Certification Tracker, a valuable tool available on the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) website. With an at-a-glance view of the requirements for CFP® certification, the tool makes it easy to map out your next steps. The following four requirements must be met in order to become …

Investopedia, the largest financial education website in the world, named Boston University among the top schools for Financial Planning. The article elaborates on the strengths of the program, “The top-notch faculty, who brings an impressively rich level of professional experience to the classroom, is arguably this program’s greatest asset.” Read more: The Best Schools for …

Passing the CFP® Certification Examination is a critical step in the process of earning the CFP® certification. Below is a compilation of selected frequently asked questions regarding the exam. How do I register for the CFP® Exam? For everything you need to know about the process of registering, preparing, and sitting for the CFP®  Exam, refer to …

US News and World Report has ranked Financial Advisor 31st in its list of 100 best jobs, and 4th best business job in the country. The need for financial advisors is projected to grow by 30% through 2024 with 73,900 new jobs projected. Yet there are only 76,000 CFP® professionals working in financial services today. In fact, …

A study conducted by Fondulas Strategic Research and featured on the CFP Board official website reports high satisfaction among CFP® professionals. Key findings include: 90% of CFP® professionals are strongly satisfied with career choice in financial planning. 91% are strongly satisfied with their decision to pursue CFP® certification. 90% would recommend CFP® certification to other financial …