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Provide Clients with Financial Peace of Mind: Pursue a Certified Financial Planner® Certification

International College of Financial Planning

In the vast realm of finance, numerous pathways lead to the esteemed financial advisor title. Let’s unveil the roles of these dedicated experts, who tirelessly weave strategies to illuminate the path towards their clients’ financial aspirations. Who is a Financial Advisor? Where Do They Shine?

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Do you agree?

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

Carson Wealth

In this blog, we’ll break down industry jargon, share what various credentials indicate and explain why the financial services industry is so regulated. . Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. Professional Certifications for Financial Advisors. Three broad financial planning designations include: .

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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. I have a weekly newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” Robert Wright, CFP Lee: The list of things Gary Gensler doesn’t own is probably very short.

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How women can benefit from better financial planning to get financial stress relief!

Envision Wealth Planning

Causes of financial stress. In his 2020 blog post, Jim Yih, a Canadian Financial Advisor highlighted seven causes in his blog post, 7 Causes of Financial Stress: High debt levels. Real estate won’t be our financial savior. Moreover, what financial education should you start with? Low savings rates.

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

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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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

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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