Rather than spend your money on designations and awards of dubious significance, concentrate on recognized credentialing programs, such as the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards' CFP® designation. Even membership in an industry association such as the Financial Planning Association or the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors is a better use of your marketing and professional development capital, even if membership requirements of those associations are less strenuous than the CFP Board's. Read more >

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Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M.
William H. Byrnes, Esq.
September 11, 2011