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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 21–22)

Nerd's Eye View

Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 2–3)

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Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP (..)

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Is a Financial Planner Course (CFP) Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Financial Professionals in India

International College of Financial Planning

Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. And for those looking to become such professionals, the question naturally arises: Is pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification worth it in India?

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Why a CFP course is the smartest step in your Financial Career?

International College of Financial Planning

It wouldn’t be exaggerating to state that the next decade belongs to India terms of being the most exciting Market to invest. The retail investors are beginning to understand the importance of investing in structured financial products than merely locking them up in gold or real estate assets.

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Training Resources And Programs To Help New CFPs Gain Real-World Expertise: The Small-Firm Guide To Associate Advisor Development

Nerd's Eye View

Even for advisors with a CFP certification or other credentials, honing these skills and the confidence to use them in real-time client interactions requires additional practice. To address this, associate advisors often rely on shadowing lead advisors and other team members, completing supervised work, and participating in debriefs.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 11-12)

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Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that according to CFP Board leaders, “everything is on the table” when it comes to the organization’s announced competency standards review.