CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification is the standard for financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and are committed to …

The CFP® certification process is known as the 4E's: Education, Exam, Experience & Ethics. Together, they prepare you to become a competent, ethical financial advisor.

Candidates for CFP® certification must pass the CFP® exam, which tests your ability to apply financial planning knowledge to real-life situations. This comprehensive exam ensures that you …

CFP® professionals have met extensive training and experience requirements, and commit to CFP Board's ethical standards that require them to put their clients' interests first. That's why …

The CFP® certification examination is a key requirement for achieving CFP® certification. By passing the exam, you demonstrate that you've attained the knowledge and competency …

Earning your CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification is the most beneficial step you can take to accelerate your career and better serve your clients. As a CFP® professional, you’ll …

Jan 8, 2025 · The two main routes are to pursue an undergraduate or graduate financial planning degree in a program registered with CFP Board, or to complete a certificate-level CFP Board …

CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct reflects the commitment that all CFP® professionals make to high standards of competency and ethics. CFP Board’s Code and …

As part of earning your CFP® certification, you'll need to complete college or university-level coursework through a CFP Board Registered Program.

Learn about the final steps to attaining CFP® certification and what you need to do before you can use the CFP® marks.