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What Does CFP® Certification Represent?
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| For someone who is looking to enter the financial planning field and seriously considering pursuing CFP® certification, it's a good question to ask what the CFP® mark actually represents. |
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When to Get Started with CFP® Certification Education
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| Summer can be a time to pause and reflect on many things – including our professional goals and how to take steps towards those goals. Those interested in attaining CFP® certification might ask, "When is the best time to start the CFP Board Registered Program education coursework?" The answer is, "Any time!" |
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Join a Growing Profession
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| The financial planning field is expected to grow 15% by 2024. U.S. News and World Report's annual Job Report ranks Financial Advisor as #8 in Best Business Jobs for 2018. The number of CFP® professionals is also growing, now more than 80,000 nationwide, as those in the financial services industry increasingly recognize the value of holding the highest-standard credential. |
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Track Your Path to CFP® Certification
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| There are four major steps to the process of attaining CFP® certification. The four 'E's' are: Education, Exam, Experience and Ethics background check. To help candidates track their progress on the path to certification, CFP Board has an online Certification Tracker tool. |
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