The Standard of Excellence
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification is the standard of excellence in financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and are committed to serving their clients' best interests today to prepare them for a more secure tomorrow.
CFP Board's Public Awareness Campaign television ads and other advertising are back for a Spring 2021 flight running through late May. Learn more about the campaign.
Register to attend the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair on May 6. Whether you're a CFP® professional or pursuing your certification, the event can help connect you with firms looking for highly qualified talent.
Financial planning software has gained more traction with CFP® professionals across the advice landscape. Consider some of the most important things to look for when evaluating this software.
WHY CFP® CERTIFICATION
Earning your CFP® certification helps you enjoy a rewarding career and improve people's financial security. Hear about the opportunities and benefits of getting certified.
LEARN & GROW
Anyone can call themselves a financial advisor. Only those who have met the standard of excellence in financial planning can call themselves a CFP® professional.
ADVANCING THE PROFESSION TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC
The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning was founded to create a more diverse and sustainable financial planning profession, so that every American has access to competent and ethical financial planning advice.
in scholarships awarded to cultivate the next generation of financial planners
leading academics, researchers, & practitioners convened at Academic Colloquia events
thought leaders convened for the 3rd Diversity Summit
Plan with Confidence
Partner with an experienced, knowledgeable CFP® professional who’s committed to CFP Board, as part of their certification, to putting your best interests first — so you can be confident you’re on the path to a secure future. Our public campaign website can help you find who you need.