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According to CNN Money being a financial advisor is the 6thbest job in the United States.  That is no surprise to people already in the industry, but may come as a surprise to those who aren’t familiar with the normal duties of a financial advisor.  So what makes it such a great job?  Primarily, it’s the satisfaction…

We are very excited to announce the re-launch of our CFP® Certification Education Programs blog.  The goal of this new look and feel is to make the blog more relevant to you, the student.  To that end, we have come up with a number of categories under which we will post information.  We will also…

We often feel guilty when we make an expensive purchase. After all, conventional wisdom dictates that every penny must be saved or invested. Scott Rick, a University of Michigan marketing professor, together with other researchers, conducted a study to quantify how people feel about what they buy. During the course of the study, they discovered something…

Americans today know that they are less prepared for their retirement because they have been using their savings to pay for bills and other expenses. As a result, they are risking a delay in retirement or a financially insecure retirement. However, according to the Eleanor Blayney, CFP, a consumer advocate from Certified Financial Planner Board…

While the financial services market has grown and branched out into online investment firms and discount brokers over the last few years, many Americans still prefer the traditional face-to-face advice of financial professionals. In fact, since the recession hit and the economy has been slow to fully recover, there are indications that concerned Americans are…

We all like to think we’re the best at what we do.  And maybe you are. But the Advisor down the street thinks the same thing.  And the Advisor around the corner thinks he has the best customer service.  The one in the next town over would say she has a higher rate of return. …

The clients of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) expect their planners to be holders of the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) qualification. Even the planners themselves understand the importance of obtaining the title of a CFP. Being a CFP will improve the reputation of a planner and will potentially impact the quality of their business…

The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) aims to prevent the use of any misleading and deceptive financial certifications and designations by recommending that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) create a rating system for financial certifications and designations. The goal is to set a specific standard to help both seniors and…