The leadership of the CFP Board would like advisors to know that it is in no hurry to begin enforcing its new competency ...

The phased-in updates to competency standards will raise education hours, broaden what counts as experience, and give the ...

Curious about becoming a CFP®? According to the CFP Board, around 3 in 4 CFP® professionals say the certification gives them a competitive edge, and 7 in 10 credit it with boosting their career ...

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Which CFP® program will actually help you pass? Picking the right training option can make or break your CFP® certification journey. With the latest CFP Board data showing a 64% pass rate, finding a ...

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

Did you know that in March 2025, 35% of CFP® hopefuls didn’t pass? You already know that the best way of boosting your odds of success starts with choosing the right education program and prep course; ...