Become a certified financial planner by completing the 4 Es: Education, Exam, Experience and Ethics. Understand the CFP® certification process and start your career in financial planning.

Explore the education and eligibility requirements for the CFP® exam, offered three times a year. Learn about registration, preparation tools, and key deadlines.

Explore CFP Board-Registered Education Programs online or in-person. Find certificate or degree options that meet CFP professional education requirements.

Explore CFP® exam content, topics, format, and key dates. Learn who can take the exam, how it's scored, and how to prepare effectively for success.

The experience requirement prepares you to provide personal financial planning to the public as a CFP® professional. There are many ways to satisfy this requirement, and experience may be gained before …

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CFP® certification is the standard of excellence in personal financial planning. Holding CFP® certification signifies that you are trained and experienced in comprehensive financial planning, and …

Discover the CFP® certification standards, qualifications, and NCCA accreditation that define the highest level of financial planning expertise.

Prepare for your CFP® certification exam with our study guides, practice exam, exam day strategies and other resources for CFP® candidates.

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