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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 28-29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

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Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs (..)

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Kitces & Carl Ep 135: Do Experienced Financial Planners Have A Professional Obligation To Create Job Opportunities For The Next Generation?

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Beyond that, however, obligating financial planners to hire and train new advisors could create some unintended (and detrimental) consequences. Which, in turn, has prompted some to wonder if firm owners have a specific obligation to their profession to hire and train next-gen talent. Read More.

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

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As a result, in 1973, a group of 35 planners became the inaugural recipients of the CFP marks. The rising popularity of CFP certification was thanks in large part to CFP Board's setting of rigorous educational and examination requirements that established a high bar of competency for those who wished to use the CFP marks.

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The Impact of Financial Planner Certification or CFP® on Career Growth

International College of Financial Planning

In the professional domain of finance, the role of a financial planner has become increasingly pivotal. As individuals and businesses alike strive for financial stability and growth, the demand for skilled financial planners has surged.

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How Marketing With The CFP Marks Reduces Client Acquisition Costs And Accelerates Revenue Growth

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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. Similarly, CFP practitioners were found to have a lower practice-wide Client Acquisition Cost (CAC) and greater revenue growth in 2021!

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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

Accordingly, advisor licensing could mean establishing a requirement involving a professional designation like the CFP certification for those who provide financial advice.