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.

If you're an investor shopping for a financial advisor, the dizzying array of credentials may seem daunting. You'll frequently run into advisors who have earned the chartered financial analyst ...

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

The CFP Board will be searching for a replacement for CEO Kevin Keller who will be stepping down in April 2026.

CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller will retire from the organization at the end of April after serving in the position nearly two decades, the standard-setting advisor organization announced. The CFP Board ...

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 ...