Kevin R. Keller Scholars Program
First-Gen Student
Next-Gen CFP® Pro
The Kevin R. Keller Scholars Program supports academically successful first-generation college students enrolled in CFP Board Registered Programs as they pursue CFP® certification.
By combining financial support, professional development and community, the program helps students build the confidence, connections and preparation needed to succeed in the financial planning profession.
A Legacy of Opportunity
Kevin R. Keller, who served as CEO of CFP Board from 2007 to 2026, was also a first-generation college student. He understands firsthand how education, mentorship and opportunity can shape a career. The Keller Scholars Program honors his legacy by helping the next generation of students pursue CFP® certification and meaningful careers in financial planning.
- V. Raymond Ferrara, CFP®
- Kevin R. Keller, CAE & Keith Brengle
- Peter Rohr, CFP® & Megan Rohr
- The DJHD Foundation
- Bill Carter
- Robert Glovsky, CFP® & Susan Glovsky
- Tim Kochis, JD, CFP® & Penelope Wong
- Elizabeth K. Miller, CFP®, CFA® & Ian M. Miller
- Curt Weil, CFP® & Margaret Weil
- Jack Brod, CFP® & Ilene Brod
- Elissa Buie, CFP® & Dave Yeske, CFP®
- Charlie Fitzgerald III, CFP® & Lisa Fitzgerald
- Diahann W. Lassus, CFP®
- Grant Rawdin, CFP® & Laura Rawdin
- Richard C. Salmen, CFP®
- Vetted Solutions
- Alexandra Armstrong, CFP®
- AssetMark
- Elaine E. Bedel, CFP®
- Cynthia L. Conger, CPA, CFP®
- Lisa Davis, JD & Robert Shapiro, JD
- Foundation for Financial Planning
- Charles & Judy Goldman
- Mark Johannessen, CFP® & Mindy Johannessen
- Terri Kallsen, CFP® & Scott Kallsen
- Susan Meisinger & John Peter Smith
- Dan Moisand, CFP® & Kelly Moisand
- Charles A. Moran, JD, CFP®
- Karen P. Schaeffer, CFP® & Richard W. Schaeffer, CFP®
- Richard Shaw, CFP® & Jackie Shaw
- Juliane M. Sullivan & Robert J. Sullivan, CFP Board Emeritus®
- Gary Vawter, CFP®
- Rick Adkins, CFP®
- Blaine F. Aikin, CFP®, CFA®
- Nat Bartholomew, CPA
- Marguerita Cheng, CFP®
- Arthur L. Herold, JD
- Dr. Stephen Horan, CFA
- Susan MacMichael John, CFP®
- Dr. Linda Y. Leitz, CFP®
- Roger C. Myers, Jr.
- NFP, an Aon Company
- Dr. Martin Seay, CFP® & Katie Seay, CFP®
- Tom Sporkin, JD
- David G. Strege, CKA®
- Evelyn Zohlen, CFP® & Mark Prendergast, CFP®
- Louis Barajas, CFP®
- Cary Carbonaro, CFP® & Stephen Leeds
- Mike & Kris Dabadie
- Eddy Demirovic
- Kamila Elliott, CFP®
- Fiducient Advisors, a Wealthspire Company
- Bridget Venus Grimes, CFP®
- Cheryl R. Holland, CFP®
- Philip O. Johnson, CFP®
- James N. Katsaounis
- Nancy A. Kistner, CFP®
- Malik Sherieff Lee, CFP®
- Carolyn McClanahan, CFP®
- Edward P. Moore, CFP®
- Dr. Kevin Roth & Laura Roth
- Catherine M. Seeber, CFP®
- Suzanne Siracuse
- K. Dane Snowden & Spencer W. Hurd
- Maureen Thompson & Jim Fry
- Elisse B. Walter, JD & Ronald Stern
- Kevin Yea, CPA