THE FINANCIAL PLANNING PROFESSION Opportunities in Financial Planning The financial planning field is growing in response to consumer demand, and that growth presents great career opportunities. Working as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional gives you the chance to develop a fulfilling career while helping others manage their finances and plan for their future financial security. EDUCATION Supporting You on the Path to CFP® Certification As you look to start on the path to CFP® certification, the requirements are easily understood as the four 'Es': Education, Exam, Experience, and Ethics. And CFP Board provides support at each step on the path. THE PROFESSIONAL-DESIGNATION PATHWAY Expanding Your Expertise with CFP® Certification Experienced professionals in financial services often regard CFP® certification as the next step in their career advancement. Although they may already possess other recognized professional designations and credentials, they see CFP® certification as a means to broaden their knowledge, provide the level of advice their clients seek and expand their business. CERTIFICATION Stay Strong on the Path to Certification We can all use encouragement and motivation as we face professional challenges on our career paths – and sitting for the CFP® exam is certainly one of those challenges. Hear from Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, personal finance journalist and CBS News business analyst, as she talks about her experience in taking the exam and achieving certification.