The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner (CFP) is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

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Thinking about taking the CFP® exam for the first time? Second? Third? You may be wondering how many chances you actually get in your lifetime. And that’s a valid question, considering this exam is ...

More advisors than ever are pursuing the Certified Financial Planner designation — the most popular professional mark in the wealth management industry. And they're not just signing up in greater ...

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Among the 10,437 candidates testing this year, 6,763 candidates passed. The CFP Board announced a record year for its Certified Financial Planner certification exam, with 10,437 candidates testing in ...

Future CFPs, it’s time to study up on new tax laws. The CFP Board is updating its exam for new candidates come November. "I'm glad to see that [the CFP Board] has responded quickly since so much has ...