January 16, 2025
Number of CFPs in U.S. Tops 103,000For 2024, the CFP Board reported a faster growth rate and gains in public recognition from a year earlier.
January 02, 2025
American College Launches Donor-Advised Fund Training ProgramThe inaugural set of in-person education sessions will be held in Dallas in April.
December 17, 2024
CFP Board Seeks Feedback on Competency StandardsProposed changes include the education, experience, examination and continuing education requirements.
December 10, 2024
Number of CFP Exam-Takers Sets New HighThe pass rate for the November exam was 62% with the second-largest number of people taking it.
November 27, 2024
More Than 60 Brokers Hit With FINRA Sanctions Over CE CheatingAnother individual completed the required training on the brokers' behalf, FINRA says.
September 26, 2024
Why Become a Financial Planner?The high pay "isn't one of the reasons I'm hearing," says professor Barry Mulholland.
August 15, 2024
All States Should Offer Online Life Agent Exams, Industry Groups SayCritics predict that returning to in-person-only testing will hurt rural candidates and weaken diversity.
June 24, 2024
American College Rolls Out CFP Continuing Education PlatformKnowledge Hub+ will feature more than 60 hours of combined CFP and American College course credits available.
June 10, 2024
Ex-NFL Player Finds New Field, Similar Strategy at RIA Serving Ultra-WealthyAfter retiring at 30, former Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler is leading market expansion at Caprock.
June 10, 2024
NAILBA Adds Life Underwriting ProgramThe 19-module course from the trade group will focus on how the application process works.