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Kevin Keller with an African American Aspiring CFP® Professional

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.

Kevin R Keller with Ohio State University Students at CFP Board Connections Conference

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.

Donors
  • 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