CFP Compliance Investment Planning 
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 2, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced this week that it will raise its annual fee for new and renewing certificants by $120 to $575 in order to help fund its public awareness campaign to promote the CFP brand with the public and encourage (..)
Sara Grillo
MAY 23, 2022
This interview with Cody Garrett, CFP, of Measure Twice Financial was mind-blowing. Cody decided to become an advice-only financial planner, avoiding managing assets for clients and focusing instead just on the service of financial planning because he feels that is where the greatest value of a financial advisor lies.
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Sara Grillo
AUGUST 25, 2023
Black Mammoth www.blackmammoth.com Avg account size: $46,000 Niche: Business Owners – Athletes, LGTBQ, Minority, Women Services: My services aren’t based on AUM or Investment Only, so I have DIY services and a full financial planning retainer model. For advise on such matters, contact a legal or compliance advisor.
Sara Grillo
DECEMBER 12, 2022
A student of the industry, he also has the following designations: the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Matt Pruitt, CFP®, CFA®. Chris Randall.
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week released its list of priorities for 2025 examinations, which include advisers' use of Artificial Intelligence tools, adviser recommendations of complex investment products, and broker-dealers' compliance with Regulation Best Interest CFP Board has introduced a refreshed ad campaign encouraging students (..)
Sara Grillo
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?
Sara Grillo
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? Are they getting a raw deal?
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