Investopedia / Michela Buttignol The certified financial planner designation is offered by the CFP Board of Standards and is for professionals who have extensive experience and knowledge of ...

Many financial advisors start by getting their certified financial planner (CFP) designation, and for good reason, Ryan says: The CFP designation "shows clients that advisors have passed a strict ...

5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Financial Professional Just a few of the designations you might encounter include CFP®, RICP®, BCM, CAC, CHFC, CLU, WMS, CFS and, well, the list goes on and on.

When Abby Morton wanted to switch from a career in corporate finance to one in personal finance, she decided to get her certified financial planner designation. She went to Utah Valley University ...

“I am so proud of our colleagues at Edward Jones for earning their Certified Financial Planner designation in such record numbers," Penny Pennington, managing partner at Edward Jones, said in a ...