International College of Financial Planning

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Committing to uphold the ethical guidelines and standards that govern their practice. What Do Financial Advisors Do? Marketing Their Craft: To spread their expertise, financial advisors also wear the hat of marketers, showcasing their services and expanding their reach. Successfully passing the respective examination.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

If a financial service professional represents an insurance company, they must be legally appointed by that company as an agent. Before being appointed, that professional will have to pass one or more state insurance exams, agree to a code of ethics, and maintain their license annually through continuing education.

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Financial Advising Financial Planning Ethics Financial Services 98

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?

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CFP Financial Advisor Financial Planner Ethics 59

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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