CFP Clients Planning 
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 20, 2024
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.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
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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Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 27, 2023
In the context of financial advisors, surveys have shown that CFP certification serves as an important branding signal for consumers seeking the services of a qualified advisor. For instance, a 2015 study found that consumers had higher brand awareness of the CFP marks, even more than the well-known ChFC, CFA, CLU, and PFS designations.
Wealth Management
JUNE 27, 2025
I was amazed by some of the findings, including that 68% of the 414 respondents are currently using or plan to adopt AI-powered tools—only 32% had no plans to do so. Q&A: What Was Behind Schechter’s Decision to Sell to Arax? It has become a challenge to keep up with new rollouts. Let’s take just this week.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 10, 2025
Advisortech The CFP Board has released guidelines for using AI. kitces.com) Estate planning Estate plans are a big lift for everyone, including advisers themselves. kindnessfp.com) Why clients need to organize their digital assets for estate planning purposes. wsj.com) How to protect your parents from scammers.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
JANUARY 12, 2025
By Antoinette Tuscano, MDRT senior content specialist You can be an outstanding financial advisor; however, youre still out of business without clients. In these top videos posted on MDRTs YouTube channel in 2024, learn how MDRT members communicate and work with clients.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Mann, MBA, CFP I find that so many of my clients, regardless of income, have no idea how much money they are saving. Early in my career, this created quite the challenge in developing a proper plan. First, I would ask clients how much they were saving each year for retirement. Then I would present the plan to the client.
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