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My Quest To Graduate 500 CFP-Ready Advisors a Year

By Ric Edelman June 10, 2026 Financial Planning

Ric Edelman is calling for the financial planning industry to dramatically expand its talent pipeline, aiming to graduate 500 CFP-ready advisors annually amid a growing shortage and aging workforce identified by CFP Board. He highlights limited academic pathways, lack of diversity, and strong career opportunities, including resilience to AI, as key reasons to attract more young professionals to the field.

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Financial Planning
Ric Edelman
June 10, 2026