WHY CFP^® CERTIFICATION MATTERS

Financial planning is an excellent career choice. The need for qualified financial advisors is great … and growing. Earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional certification prepares you to be a more accomplished and effective advisor by providing the knowledge, credibility and expertise needed to set you apart. If you are looking for a proven path to the top of the financial planning profession, the CFP^® professional certification is a must.

Here are some telling statistics on why CFP^® certification matters:

Career Satisfaction: 93% of CFP^® professionals are very satisfied with their career choice; 93% are very satisfied with their decision to pursue CFP^® certification
Increased Success: 82% of CFP^® professionals report that certification has directly contributed to their success as a personal financial planner
Competitive Advantage: 87% of CFP^® professionals believe they have an edge over financial planners who do not have CFP^® certification
Income Potential: 70% of CFP^® professionals report that earning certification has had a positive impact on their salary or other compensation

Whether you are an established advisor looking to build on your credentials, someone seeking greater challenges via a career change or an aspiring young person contemplating a meaningful career, CFP^® certification can open up a world of opportunities.

ABOUT CFP BOARD

CFP Board is a non-profit organization acting in the public interest by fostering professional standards in personal financial planning through its setting and enforcement of the education, examination, experience, ethics and other requirements for CFP^® certification.

Professional Advantages of CFP(R) Certification

Let CFP Board get you started on the path to becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional. Simply submit the form below to get your free download of the Professional Advantages of CFP^® Certification today!

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WHY CFP® CERTIFICATION MATTERS

ABOUT CFP BOARD

Let CFP Board get you started on the path to becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Simply submit the form below to get your free download of the Professional Advantages of CFP® Certification today!

WHY CFP^® CERTIFICATION MATTERS

Let CFP Board get you started on the path to becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ professional. Simply submit the form below to get your free download of the Professional Advantages of CFP^® Certification today!