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The Standard of Excellence
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification is the standard for financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training and ethical standards, and commit to CFP Board to serve their clients’ best interests.
A Career in Financial Planning
Find Your Path to Certification
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Join a Career That Pays Off — in Every Way
Work-life balance. Financial success. Meaningful impact. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, you get it all. It’s no surprise that financial advisor is ranked #2 in best business jobs by U.S. News & World Report. And with demand growing every year, it’s a smart move for your future.
A Day in the Life of a CFP® Pro
Explore Career Paths
Wondering what a career as a CFP® professional is all about? The Guide to Careers in Financial Planning breaks down typical career tracks, companies that hire financial planners, where to find jobs and much more.
The Future of Financial Planning Starts Here
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.
Scholarships
$2.6M+
in scholarships awarded to cultivate the next generation of financial planners
PRO BONO
385k+
hours that CFP® professionals volunteered to provide Americans access to competent and ethical financial planning
Connections Conference
650+
CFP® professionals and other practitioners, firm leaders, academics, faculty and students attended the inaugural conference
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.