The CFP exam is a computerized six-hour, 170-question beast of an exam designed to test your ability to apply a range of ...

Tax-savvy retirement income planning was once a niche for financial planners, but the silver tsunami has changed that.

Median total compensation for certified financial planners climbed to $195,000 last year. But pay varied widely, depending on ...

Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.

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 ...

A 10-year national study conducted by the Certified Financial Planner Board is two years into its tracking of US consumers. A decade-long study by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards ...

The CFP Board announced that 3,214 candidates took its Certified Financial Planner certification exam in July, setting a record for a July testing. The pass rate was 64%. This followed the largest ...

To qualify, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university. The degree doesn’t have to be in finance, but you do need to complete a CFP Board ...

A record-setting 3,214 candidates took the CFP Board’s July 2025 certification exam, marking the highest turnout for a July sitting, according to results announced this week. The exam, administered ...

TELL CITY – Maddie Dauby of Onyx Private Wealth has earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification. Obtaining this certification shows the dedication to our firm and our clients that we ...

CFP Board has formed the Academic Pathways & Standards Working Group (APSWG) to evaluate the bachelor’s degree requirement for CFP® certification as part of its comprehensive approach to reviewing ...

Discover the benefits and requirements of becoming a chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC), a professional designation, enhancing reputation and opportunities.