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CFP Board Tightening CE, Experience Standards for Planners
New CFP Board competency standards rolling out in 2026-2027 expand qualifying experience requirements, allow pro bono work to count toward certification experience hours and clarify readiness standards for independent practice. CFP Board Chair Terri Kallsen, CFP® emphasized the changes ensure certification standards evolve alongside the profession's demands, while CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE noted the updates prepare certificants to navigate the growing complexity of financial planning.
InvestmentNewsLeo Almazora
January 28, 2026