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50th Anniversary Of The CFP Marks: The Journey, Current State Of CFP Board, And Growing The Financial Planning Profession

Nerd's Eye View

In the mid-20th century, the first phone call for a person who needed guidance on saving or planning for retirement was likely to be to a stockbroker or a mutual fund or insurance salesperson. As a result, in 1973, a group of 35 planners became the inaugural recipients of the CFP marks.

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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days when financial advisors were first and foremost salespeople for insurance and investments products, the reality is that "advisor training and education" wasn't really about finance or advice… it was mostly just about learning how the company's products worked and how to effectively sell them to consumers.

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Why Wealth Management Isn’t What It Used to Be

International College of Financial Planning

Where CFP® Really Comes In This is where the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification makes a real difference. ” When you’re CFP®, your work speaks for you. Said the wrong things sometimes in tough moments. • Are you trained to discuss term insurance but hesitant to ask about family dynamics? •

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

So much of our world is filled with abbreviations surrounding insurance and investment products, processes, education and accomplishments. . Translating from the secret language of financial planning, the sentence would read “Tammy specializes in insurance. CFP ® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

Achieving the status of Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) represents a significant professional milestone in financial services. These standards encompass extensive educational requirements, a rigorous examination process, relevant professional experience, and a steadfast commitment to ethical conduct.

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Exploring CFP Fast Track: Eligibility and Advantages for Financial Planners

International College of Financial Planning

The financial planning industry has witnessed remarkable growth, making the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification increasingly valuable for professionals seeking to advance their careers. Why Choose CFP Certification? Financial planning has emerged as one of the most rewarding career paths in the modern financial sector.

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The Market For “Lemons” In Financial Advice: How Higher Standards Can Lower Costs And Increase Access To Advice

Nerd's Eye View

In fact, even a relatively modest shift to a higher-trust environment (which may be achieved by enacting higher standards) that just partially reduces the incredibly high client acquisition costs of financial advisors could more than offset the entire cost of fiduciary liability insurance from those higher standards!