The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner, or CFP, is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning.

CFPs focus on long-term financial planning, while CFAs hone in on investment tools and valuing assets. CFPs usually work ...

Additionally, a record 10,437 candidates sat for the CFP exam in 2024. “The value of CFP certification has never been stronger,” Kevin Keller, chief executive officer of the CFP Board ...