CFP Board's 25th Anniversary
Media Coverage

July 17, 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of CFP Board, and to commemorate this milestone, on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, CFP Board released a public opinion survey on consumer attitudes toward the economy and financial planners during a national news conference. Media interest in the survey results has been strong, with first day coverage resulting in more than 6.8 million impressions, including features in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Marketwatch.com. Bob Glovsky, CFP®, CFP Board’s 2010 Chair, has been keeping up the momentum of this public relations campaign, participating in an online chat with the Dallas Morning News, and holding a radio media tour with appearances on national and regional radio stations. Additional media coverage continues to surface, and highlights of the coverage will be posted below.

July 19, 2010
Dallas Morning News: “Survey Shows Increasing Concern over Personal Finances”
Merced Sun-Star: “Education Would Help to Prevent Financial Troubles”

July 18, 2010
The Arizona Republic: “Survey - Economy Is Sloth, Not Bull”

July 15, 2010
The Wall Street Journal: “Despite Money Fears, Few Hire a Financial Adviser”

July 14, 2010
The Argus Leader: “S Dakotans Still Cautious about Financial Planning”
Credit Union Times: “Retirement Still Investors' Top Worry”
MarketWatch.com: “Despite Money Fears, Few Hire a Financial Adviser”
The Vancouver Sun: “Americans Optimistic about the Economy, Survey Says”

July 13, 2010
Bloomberg: “Americans More Optimistic on Economy Than Their Own Finances, Survey Says”
Dallas Morning News: “Who needs a financial plan? Web Chat with Bob Glovsky”
Financial Advisor: “Survey - Americans Value Advisors But More Aren't Using Them”
Financial Planning: “CFP Board Celebrates Silver Anniversary, Outlines Its Future”
Financial Planning: “Two Years After the Crisis, Americans Haven’t Changed Use of Financial Planners”
Investment News: “Americans' Use of Financial Planners Unchanged since Crisis”
San Diego Daily Transcript: “Survey - Economy Resembles Sloth, Bear, Turtle”

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